Ring announcers are the all-important people who help build up the fighters and hype the audience one last time before the bell rings. Thinking of the UFC sans its long time ring announcer Bruce Buffer is unimaginable.
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Buffer, at 63-years-old, is not getting any younger and must pass on his duties someday. However, he doesn’t believe that day will come soon.
Despite being with the company for over two decades, the ‘Veteran Voice of the Octagon’ believes he must prove himself every single Fight Night.
He said, “I always give 150 percent every time I walk into the Octagon. I’ve said it many times, every time I walk out on Saturday, those are the nights I have to prove I deserve the job.”
In the absence of a crowd for the last four months, it is Buffer alone who keeps up the intensity on our screens before each fight. He revealed how the lack of an audience hasn’t perturbed him one bit. He touches on his last PPV main event duties, where he introduced Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier.
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Buffer said, “When I am there with no audiences with two great warriors in Stipe and DC, even when there are 50 thousand people in an arena when the introduction happens it is just me and the fighter. Just enhance the moment.”
Bruce Buffer reveals he is still passionate about what he does
‘The Veteran Voice of the Octagon’ takes pristine care of his voice. He said, “Don’t do anything to damage it. Don’t smoke, just take care of it like you take care of your body. My throat is my work tool, so I just do the basics and don’t abuse it.”
This is first and foremost on his list, as even without the turns and the Buffer 360, his introductions still have the crowds chanting along with him. The fans at home too may do the same during the main events.
Announcers have distinct styles across sports across the world. However, Buffer has evolved with time. He attributed it to the passion he has for the sport and said, “I’m very humble about it all. I’m all about passion, everything I do is with a passion that is the reason why I announce the way I do.”
He acknowledged that eventually, the passion will fade, but that day is nowhere in the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, Buffer has slowed down in recent times with Joe Martinez taking over at certain events.
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However, Buffer always returns and said he would continue to do so for another decade. He concluded, “I would say you are stuck with me for at least another 10 years. I’m in great shape and stay in great shape. I’m lucky to do what I do.”
Audiences will believe that they are lucky to hear this evergreen icon. What do you make of Bruce Buffer’s intention to be part of the UFC till at least 2030?
