Bruce Buffer is the man behind the mic who not only makes announcements for the UFC but also raises the spirit of the audience. The legendary announcer makes the crowd go crazy with a single “It’s time”. He has stuck with the UFC and become an essential member of the Octagon. He won the public with his first announcement in 1996 and has been loved ever since. However, the legendary announcer, in fact, performs a ritual of warm-up exercises before he goes on with the announcements. 

The ‘Veteran Voice of the Octagon’ is someone without whom the UFC would be left incomplete and boring. Although his announcements are on a level that is unachievable by common men, it does take a toll on his throat. Which is probably why he has to perform warm-up exercises. Fans, however, are entertained not only by the way he speaks but also by the way he gets himself ready before the announcements.

Fans react to Bruce Buffer’s warm-up ritual

Recently, @blackbeltmma, an MMA fight news profile, shared a video of the warm-up rituals followed by the ‘Voice of UFC’. In the video, Buffer could be seen vibing to the music, all the while warming up his mouth. Furthermore, he rolled over his shoulders and took deep breaths. Finally, he stretched his chest and shoulders using the cage. It, in fact, looked as though the announcer was getting ready for a fight.

The fans, however, were not lagging behind to comment. They displayed their affection for the man behind the microphone. Nevertheless, some fans believed that Buffer was seemingly getting ready for a fight. 

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Here’s what people said about the warm-up ritual:

• Very high level! Professionalism, mindset and a lot of energy. Big Bruce Buffer
• Why he warming up like he about to fight 
• Always the best cards when he’s setting the stage
• Buffer’s throat game is unmatched
• stretching the vocal cords
• Looks like he’s ready for a fight…
• thats why he the best in the game

Bruce Buffer can pack a real punch

Buffer is not only prompt in announcements, but also in fighting. A few months back, ESPN MMA shared a short video clip of the announcer working on a bag. He showed off a few combinations of punches. Jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts, he showed them all. Finally, the video concluded with Buffer’s kicks to the bag.

While the announcer is loved throughout the MMA world for his voice, his skills in fighting are nothing short of amazing. He has a black belt in Tang Soo Do and even used to compete in kickboxing fights.

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