Here is all you need to know about Bruce Buffer, the announcer at UFC and why is he in the headlines along with his salary and net worth
Recently, someone on Twitter expressed their wish to see WrestleMania 40’s main event introductions made by the illustrious Bruce Buffer, the UFC announcer.
And why not, the American makes sure that everyone loves his voice. The voice of UFC, Bruce Buffer has recently revealed his warm-up exercise ahead of the announcements.
Who is UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, salary, net worth, bio, age, family, wife and brother
The American has revealed his desire to use his voice to please everyone and to give the UFC fighters the enthusiasm they so richly deserve. He took over his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account and wrote:
I ALWAYS WARM UP TO GIVE OUR UFC WARRIORS ALL THE ENERGY THEY DERSERVE BEFORE THEY DO BATTLE IN THE OCTAGON.”
Here is the video he posted of himself on X account.
I ALWAYS WARM UP TO GIVE OUR UFC WARRIORS ALL THE ENERGY THEY DERSERVE BEFORE THEY DO BATTLE IN THE OCTAGON 🗣️🎙️#ITSTIME 👊 #BUFFLIFE 😎 pic.twitter.com/Vke70gZXbO
— Bruce Buffer (@brucebuffer) October 26, 2023
Who is Bruce Buffer?
Bruce Anthony Buffer is an American mixed martial arts professional ring announcer, who was born on May 21, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) uses him as their official octagon announcer. He is known on broadcasts as the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon.” The 66-year-old stands 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.
In 1989, Bruce was introduced to his half-brother, Michael Buffer, when their birth father contacted Michael after seeing him on television and in the mid-1990s, Bruce became Michael’s agent/manager. The pair have since worked together to form a company and grow their business via licensing.
A look at Bruce Buffer’s career so far
Every time a UFC card’s main event approaches, Buffer always says, “It’s time!” He is the half-brother of boxer and professional wrestler Michael Buffer, who serves as president and CEO of The Buffer Partnership.
Buffer called the preliminary match at UFC 8 in 1996 before hosting any of the bouts at UFC 10. In 1997, he starred in his own sitcom, “The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion,” which debuted in Season 3 Episode 24.
Bruce Buffer quit fighting in kickboxing while he was in his 30s. He later ran with his half-brother, Michael, and the two of them finally formed a business partnership. In the ring, Bruce is referred to be the Octagon’s Veteran Voice. He began his career announcing UFC MMA bouts.
Who is Bruce Buffer’s wife and children?
Bruce Buffer wed Annie Buffer, his longtime lover. Bruce Buffer and Annie Buffer had been lifelong partners before taking the oaths. The two have a son named Dougie Buffer.
What is Bruce Buffer’s net worth?
Bruce Buffer is thought to be worth $12 million. Although Bruce has several other sources of income, his main sources are event hosting, sponsorships, and brand endorsements.
Bruce Buffer makes an amount of $50,000 per UFC fight and $100,000 for special UFC events.
Born: 21 May 1957 (age 66 years), Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Martial arts: Kickboxing, Tang Soo Do
Siblings: Michael Buffer
Books: It’s Time! My 360-Degree View of the UFC
Height: 1.8 m
Parents: Joe Buffer, Connie Buffer
Other names: Veteran voice of the Octagon