American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer Bruce Anthony Buffer, also known as the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon,” is the official octagon announcer for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
Michael Buffer’s half-brother, the ring announcer for professional wrestling and boxing, owns The Buffer Partnership, where he serves as president and CEO. Buffer has competed as a kickboxer and holds a black belt in Tang Soo Do.
Buffer’s first martial arts experience began when he was thirteen years old. He was a green-belt judo practitioner. Bruce moved to Malibu, California, with his family when he was fifteen years old.
There, he became friends with two of Chuck Norris’ students and discovered Tang Soo Do, of which he currently holds a second-degree black belt. In his 20s, he began kickboxing but had to give it up when he was 32 because of another concussion.
Who is Bruce Buffer?
American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer Bruce Anthony Buffer serves as the official octagon announcer for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events. Initially, he was referred to on broadcasts as the “Octagon Veteran Voice.” Buffer’s trademark statement, “It is time!” is always made before the main event of a UFC card.
His half-brother Michael Buffer, president and CEO of The Buffer Partnership, is a ring announcer for professional wrestling and boxing. Their father, Joe Buffer, was involved in multiple romantic relationships while serving in the US Navy.
What happened to Bruce Buffer?
Bruce Buffer of the UFC explains the history of his catchphrase, “It is time!”
Bruce Buffer, a longtime UFC ring announcer, joins The Fan Pregame Show to discuss how his announcing has changed over the years and the history of his famous main event catchphrase.
What is Bruce Buffer’s net worth in April 2024?
Bruce Buffer has an estimated net worth of $14 million, as of April 2024. Buffer has numerous sources of income, and hosting events, sponsorships, and brand endorsements are the primary sources of his revenue. His popular natural history and catchy videos are also quite well-known among audiences.
Bruce Buffer is also linked with many brands and promotes their products on his social media platform. Furthermore, he is the representative for Fanduel, a gaming company. The company gives him a good amount of money. He is also linked with an American whiskey company named Puncher’s Whisky.
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