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The full broadcast team for the Octagon’s first trip to Serbia has been revealed. Saturday night sees MMA’s leading promotion enter new territory when UFC Belgrade takes place as the first of five events scheduled for August.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 23

Bruce Buffer’s UFC White House mic used to introduce Gaethje, Pereira and more sells for 5 figures

Fans look to have paid big for some UFC Freedom 250 memorabilia. The MMA leader staged its biggest event of the year on June 14, when the UFC Octagon hosted action on the South Lawn of the White House.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 19

Bruce Buffer faces Michael Buffer at World Cup final

UFC announcer Bruce Buffer shared the spotlight with his half-brother Michael Buffer at the FIFA World Cup final Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

FOX Announcers Ripped For Disrespectful Comments Before World Cup Final Sunday

FOX and FIFA pulled out all the stops before the 2026 Men's World Cup Final on Sunday afternoon in New Jersey. Jennifer Hudson performed a special version of the U.S.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 25

UFC bringing back recently debuted announcer for second assignment in Bruce Buffer’s absence

Justin Bernard will be serving as the announcer for a UFC Fight Night for a second time next month. Bruce Buffer isn’t immune to the occasional mistake but his iconic voice will always be a staple of the leading MMA promotion’s events.

Athletics News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

Bruce Buffer Announces Athletics Lineups In Las Vegas

Bruce Buffer made a guest appearance for the Athletics' first home series in Las Vegas, handling the starting lineup introductions as the franchise settled into its new city.

MMA News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / May 29

Texas A&M vs. Lamar College Station Regional, Game 1: Game Log, Box Score

In the iconic words of the legendary UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, "It's time!" The No. 12-nationally seeded Texas A&M Aggies have once again been given hosting privileges for an NCAA Tournament Regional, where they will begin with Game 1 against the Lamar Cardinals.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 26

UFC set to debut new Octagon announcer with Bruce Buffer absent from upcoming events

The broadcast team for this weekend’s UFC event has been revealed. On Saturday, Song Yadong faces Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau from the Galaxy Arena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

‘I’m dearly sorry’… Bruce Buffer breaks silence on UFC mistake that saw him announce the wrong winner

Bruce Buffer recently reflected on the confusing mix-up that happened in Seattle last month. While a UFC 327 result was overturned shortly after being announced, this wasn’t due to promotion’s long-time announcer making an error.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 12

UFC 327 result that was overturned to receive ‘formal protest’ from fighter whose win was taken away

The third fight of the night at UFC 327 produced some controversy at the Kaseya Center. Last month, Bruce Buffer apologized after reading out the wrong winner, resulting in an awkward moment where the result had to be corrected.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 22

Bruce Buffer provides retirement update after celebrating 30 years with the UFC in Houston

Bruce Buffer has one goal in mind before he starts to think about stepping away from the UFC. Sean Strickland may have had his mic cut after UFC Houston, but one man the promotion is never going to silence was also in attendance at the Toyota Center on Saturday night.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 22

Bruce Buffer Shares Retirement Timeline After Celebrating 30 Years With UFC at Houston

For 30 years, Bruce Buffer’s exciting voice has filled the UFC octagon, creating unforgettable moments in mixed martial arts. His signature announcements have become a big part of the excitement of numbered events.

MMA News / HITC / February 22

How Bruce Buffer responded to Conor McGregor’s ‘juggernaut’ praise on the UFC legend

Bruce Buffer has responded warmly after Conor McGregor hailed him as a “juggernaut” while celebrating the UFC announcer’s 30-year milestone with the promotion.

MMA News / HITC / February 22

Bruce Buffer gets emotional after UFC airs video package celebrating 30th anniversary with promotion

Bruce Buffer became visibly emotional in the octagon after the UFC honored his 30-year tenure with the promotion during UFC Houston. The veteran announcer was recognized with a video package celebrating three decades with the organization, a milestone that began with his debut at UFC 8 in December 1996.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 22

Who Is Bruce Buffer? Inside The Life Of The ‘Voice Of The Octagon’ After Three Decades In UFC

When the lights dim, the cameras zoom in, and anticipation grips the arena, one voice cuts through the tension like no other — Bruce Buffer’s. At UFC Houston, fans rose to their feet to celebrate a remarkable milestone as the iconic announcer completed 30 years with the UFC.

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MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 20

‘Voice of the Octagon’ Bruce Buffer Sends Bold Message to Next-Gen Announcers

No one announces like Bruce Buffer in the UFC. He hypes up the fighters during his callouts, and fans get super excited. Meanwhile, as ‘Voice of the Octagon’ is getting old now, he still challenges the next generation of announcers to step up and bring it.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 24

UFC 324 Paramount Debut Labeled ‘Cursed’ After Megan Olivi Mic Fail and Bruce Buffer Mix-Up

How did the UFC’s $7.7 billion Paramount+ era kick off? With a technical issue and Bruce Buffer getting fighter bios backwards for the very first fight of the night!

MMA News / HITC / January 8

How Bruce Buffer’s cameo on Friends led to him becoming legendary voice of UFC

A short, one-off cameo on Friends helped Bruce Buffer become the premier announcer of the UFC. Bruce Buffer is the unmistakable “Voice of the Octagon” — but few fans realise that his journey to that title began not inside an arena, but on the set of one of TV’s most popular comedies.

MMA News / HITC / August 1, 2025

Bruce Buffer outlines updated retirement timeline and his possible final UFC event

Bruce Buffer has been a fixture in the UFC since 1997, when he became the organisation’s full-time ring announcer. But he won’t be around forever. Buffer has previously discussed his retirement plans, saying that the main factor will be whether or not he can still perform to his own standards.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 31, 2025

Bruce Buffer reveals updated retirement timeframe and landmark UFC event that he’s set as a ‘goal’

Having become the UFC’s full-time ring announcer in 1997, Bruce Buffer has been a key part of the promotion’s DNA but this won’t always be the case. Buffer has previously spoken about his retirement, stating that the main condition for when he calls it quits is when he can no longer do his job the way he wants to.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 30, 2025

MMA world reacts as Bruce Buffer announces wrong winner at UFC Mexico

Everyone makes mistakes in life. Most aren't seen, but when they are, they could have dire consequences. This is precisely what happened to UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer, a two-decade-plus promotional mainstay on duty Saturday night for UFC Mexico.