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Logan Paul

Bruce Buffer explains why he wants to see Logan Paul fight Paddy Pimblett in the UFC

Cole Shelton - July 11, 2023

Bruce Buffer is interested in seeing Logan Paul face Paddy Pimblett in the UFC. Paul has expressed interest in fighting in MMA as he has a wrestling background and also has some boxing fights. He also gets along with Dana White and recently asked to fight Paddy Pimblett inside of the Octagon.

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Conor McGregor

Bruce Buffer admits Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coaching TUF will make him a viewer again: "It's going to be exciting"

Cole Shelton - March 3, 2023

Bruce Buffer was ecstatic when he heard that Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler would be the coaches of TUF 31. McGregor and Chandler are set to coach TUF 31 and fight later this year in a massive fight for the sport. It will also bring new eyeballs to TUF, including Buffer who admits he hasn’t watched TUF in a bit but will be tuned into every episode to see what happens.

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Bruce Buffer explains what happened when the New York State Athletic Commission was changing the scorecard in the Octagon at UFC 281: "That is probably a mistake on their part"

Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023

Bruce Buffer didn’t know what to think when the New York State Athletic Commission was changing the scorecard in the Octagon at UFC 281. Before the scorecard between Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Silvana Gomez Juarez was read, the commission came into the Octagon to change the score in front of everybody. According to Buffer, he says he couldn’t read the score so told the commission to write it better, but instead of writing it in private, they changed it while inside the Octagon cage.

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Ciryl Gane

Bruce Buffer excited to see Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, believes 'Bones' is the "GOAT"

Cole Shelton - March 1, 2023

Bruce Buffer always thought Jon Jones would fight again. After Jones vacated his light heavyweight title after his win over Dominick Reyes in February 2020, he said the plan was to make his heavyweight debut. However, three years went by without him fighting, but Buffer always expected him back.

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Geoff Neal

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 112 with Bruce Buffer, Geoff Neal, Jalin Turner, and Mana Martinez

Cole Shelton - February 28, 2023

The 112th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 285. We’re first joined by the voice of the Octagon Bruce Buffer (2:02). Next, seventh-ranked UFC welterweight Geoff Neal (19:00) comes on. 10th-ranked UFC lightweight Jalin Turner (31:45) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Mana Martinez (45:20).

Anthony Johnson
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Anthony Johnson slams Bruce Buffer for suggesting fighters “become irrelevant” when they leave the UFC

Jeffrey Walter - February 6, 2022

Anthony Johnson has slammed Bruce Buffer for suggesting fighters “become irrelevant” when they leave the UFC. The topic of fighter pay, or a lack there of, has been a hot topic in recent weeks.

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Bruce Buffer cautions fighters about parting ways with the UFC: “You become irrelevant when you leave”

Harry Kettle - February 3, 2022

UFC announcer Bruce Buffer has warned fighters against leaving the promotion during a fascinating podcast exchange. Over the course of the last few weeks and months, the discussion surrounding the future of Francis Ngannou has intensified. The man known as “The Predator” has become synonymous with both success and controversy, especially after his win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 270.

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Bruce Buffer provides positive health update after missing UFC 267

Adam D Martin - October 29, 2021

UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer provided a positive health update after missing UFC 267 due to testing positive for COVID-19. Buffer is typically the man on the mic in the Octagon during the UFC’s numbered cards, but for the first since in 25 years, he will be missing a numbered UFC card. The reason is that Buffer recently tested positive for COVID-19. He has been feeling under the weather and, as much as he wanted to be in Abu Dhabi, he had no choice but to withdraw from the card.

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Bruce Buffer shares his list of the greatest UFC fighters of all time

Adam D Martin - July 7, 2021

A member of the UFC organization for over 25 years, Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer shared his list of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. Buffer has been the man with the mic dating all the way back to 1996, so he’s seen many fighters come and go over the years, and some of them have been great. Speaking to Tom Taylor of Maxim, Buffer shared his list of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. Check it out.

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Video | Bruce Buffer hired to dump a dude’s girlfriend on Cameo

Adam Martin - December 13, 2020

UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer was hired by some guy on the Internet to help dump his girlfriend with a Buffer video on Cameo. Buffer has been the lead UFC ring announcer for many years, but he is a man of many hats and has numerous other ventures outside of the Octagon. One of those is his Cameo page, as fans can hire Buffer to record audio and video clips with sayings of their own. Well, it turns one out fan took it to the next level and decided to enlist the services of Buffer to help him dump his girlfriend in the most savage way.

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Dana White

Bruce Buffer looks back on elevator fight with Frank Trigg

Tom Taylor - November 13, 2020

UFC announcer Bruce Buffer recently looked back on his infamous elevator brawl with former UFC welterweight contender Frank Trigg. Buffer opened up on this incident on the UFC Fight Pass original series Fightlore.

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Video | Bruce Buffer gives Anderson Silva a special introduction for his final UFC fight

Harry Kettle - November 2, 2020

UFC announcer Bruce Buffer paid tribute to Anderson Silva by taking a knee for the legend in his final fight with the promotion. “The Spider” stepped into the Octagon for the final time on Saturday night as he was beaten in the fourth round by middleweight contender Uriah Hall. The two men embraced after the bout with Silva offering Hall some words of advice in a real “passing the torch” moment.

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Bruce Buffer expects to continue being the voice of the Octagon for "at least another 10 years"

Cole Shelton - August 25, 2020

Bruce Buffer isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Buffer has been the voice of the Octagon for over 25 years. As of late has had to provide the same energy with no fans in the building. Yet, for Buffer, he says even when fans are in arenas, the introduction has always just been him and the fighter.

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Giga Chikadze

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 8 with Bruce Buffer, Clay Collard, Giga Chikadze & Zak Cummings

Cole Shelton - August 25, 2020

The eighth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 8. We’re first joined by the voice of the Octagon, Bruce Buffer (1:46). Next, former UFC featherweight and Top Rank boxing star, Clay Collard (15:38) comes on. Then, rising featherweight contender, Giga Chikadze (27:47) joins the program. Finally, UFC middleweight, Zak Cummings (43:59) closes out the show.

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UFC

Bruce Buffer on UFC 249 situation: 'I have no idea about anything'

Tom Taylor - April 3, 2020

Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer is willing to work at UFC 249 on April 18 — provided the UFC can find a location for the card and ensure the safety of staff and fighters during the coronavirus pandemic. “I stand on the basis that, if there’s an event announced – based on the location, the safety factor of everybody involved, how we’re being tested, whatever, all the obvious – if there is such a word anymore, a completely safe thing to do, then let’s do it. Right?” Buffer told MMA Junkie. “Obviously there would not be an audience; we know that.”

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Conor McGregor

Bruce Buffer wants Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre 'mega fight'

Natasha Hooper - September 6, 2019

“The Veteran Voice of the Octagon” Bruce Buffer is fantasizing about a Conor McGregor vs. Georges St-Pierre fight — even if he thinks it’s just a pipe dream. Conor McGregor hasn’t fought since his historic loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. He vacated the Octagon after tapping out in the fourth round and hasn’t returned since. He is, however, in frequent communication with Dana White and is looking to return for the right opportunity. Buffer believes that McGregor needs to earn his spot in the rankings again.

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Daniel Cormier

Bruce Buffer suggests Daniel Cormier should retire in favor of a trilogy bout with Jon Jones

Christopher Taylor - January 10, 2019

UFC announcer Bruce Buffer doesn’t think a trilogy fight between bitter rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier “should happen”. The long time voice of the octagon, Buffer, shared his thoughts on the matter during a recent interview with Express Sport.

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Nate Diaz

Bruce Buffer backtracks on Nate Diaz comments, clarifies on what he meant by "bow"

Tom Taylor - August 27, 2018

Over the weekend, UFC Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer made some comments about lightweight contender Nate Diaz. Buffer explained that, in his opinion, Nate Diaz’s bellicose attitude toward the UFC is unwarranted. In fact, he said that he felt that Diaz should “bowing” to UFC President Dana White. “Nate, I heard you made 7 or more million dollars in your last fight,” Buffer told TMZ. “I don’t want to hear you complaining about being under promoted by the UFC. You should be thanking the UFC and bowing to Dana White every time you see him. [Endeavor co-CEOs] Ari Emanuel, Patrick Whitesell.”

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