MMA fans can’t help but feel the shivers run through their spines every time Bruce Buffer bellows, “It’s time!” inside the UFC Octagon! His booming voice has been the soundtrack to mark the beginning of countless iconic battles. But recently, the veteran announcer decided to switch things up a bit. How? In a surprising twist, Buffer made waves not at a UFC or combat sports event, but on stage with comic, Nikki Glaser.

Montreal played host to this unexpected duo, where Bruce Buffer didn’t just lend his voice, he brought the house down before Glaser even stepped into the spotlight. And judging by her reaction? He may have just stolen the show!

Bruce Buffer tears the roof of the building as he announces Nikki Glaser’s entrance  in Montreal

According to a post on Instagram shared by the man himself, it was revealed, “It was an honor to introduce comedienne extraordinaire @NikkiGlaser onto the stage for her show in Montreal, Canada. She is hilarious & put on a non-stop laughter filled show.”

In the video accompanying the post, Buffer, cue-card in hand, announces Nikki Glaser with the same enthusiasm and hype that he brings to the Octagon when someone like Alex Pereira is fighting. The crowd erupts, and Glaser walks out to thunderous applause while Buffer gives her a warm hug and walks away.

In the caption for the post, Buffer didn’t just praise Glaser, he urged fans to catch her live shows while she tours through October. Glaser’s response? She couldn’t have been more thrilled as she wrote in the comments, “The highlight of my tour! Can’t thank you enough!”

And who could blame her? Though best known for his UFC duties, Bruce Buffer is no stranger to the spotlight elsewhere. From announcing boxing matches on HBO to cameo appearances in TV shows and video games, Buffer has become a pop culture symbol of high-stakes energy. But it all started from a TV screen and a twist of fate.

However, Buffer didn’t always know he was destined for the mic. In fact, his life took a wild turn when he saw boxing announcer Michael Buffer on TV. Intrigued by the name they shared, Bruce did some digging. What he discovered? Michael wasn’t just a voice he admired, he was his half-brother.

The revelation lit a fire, and he eventually found his calling in the UFC in 1996 in his mid-30s and never looked back. His passion, his precision, and his performance earned him the title of one of the most iconic sports announcers ever. But while fans see the sharp tuxedo and feel the thunder in his voice, it’s the heart behind the mic that keeps drawing people in.

And maybe that’s why Nikki Glaser called him the “highlight” of her tour. Because Bruce Buffer doesn’t just introduce people, he lifts them. Whether it’s a fighter in front of millions or a comic lighting up a stage, Buffer gives them that extra spark. That elusive ‘goosebumps’ moment. So, does he see himself doing this forever? The answer may surprise you!

Retirement is not on the horizon anytime soon for Buffer

Bruce Buffer, normally flawless inside the Octagon, had fans scratching their heads in Mexico City a few months ago. The voice that usually electrifies the arena had a rare slip-up. During the UFC Fight Night card, Buffer mistakenly announced the wrong winner after Jamall Emmers flatlined Gabriel Miranda with a vicious first-round knockout.

The internet exploded with fans criticizing the 67-year-old announcer, with some even claiming that ‘it’s time’ for Buffer to walk away from his duties. But Buffer? He’s not rattled. In fact, he already addressed the idea. His comments from a past episode of ‘The Ariel Helwani Show’ were brought to light after the incident, and they tell a different story.

According to Buffer, “The hardest part of my job is the travel. Michael’s (Buffer) 80 years old, and he’s traveling, still doing boxing. Now, the big thing for me is that Michael does one event a night, maybe two… I’m announcing 12-14 fights a night.”

Still, the question remains: how long can he keep it up? Buffer kept it straightforward as he confessed, “As long as, again I’ll say it again, as long as mentally and physically I can do it the way I like to do it, I will do it for as long as I can do it and if that takes me to 80 years old or longer then so be it.”

Buffer doesn’t want to fade out, he wants to go out with a bang. So, for now, retirement isn’t on the table. After all, whether it’s Nikki Glaser on stage or a UFC warrior stepping into the Octagon, Buffer gives it everything he’s got! What’s your favorite Bruce Buffer introduction of all time? Let us know in the comments below!