Bruce Buffer

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Bruce Buffer at UFC 73.
Bruce Buffer at UFC 73.

Bruce Buffer (born on May 21, 1959 in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is the main ring announcer for Ultimate Fighting Championship main events. At UFC shows, he is always introduced as "the veteran voice of the Octagon, Bruce Buffer". He is the half brother of the well-known boxing ring announcer Michael Buffer, and works with his brother's company. Both Michael and Bruce are grandsons of late boxer Johnny Buff. [1] Buffer has also appeared on the World Poker Tour, in the Season 3 Invitational at the Commerce Casino, where he placed 6th.

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[edit] Catch Phrases

Bruce always starts off the beginning of each PPV with the phrase "We are LIIIIIIVE!".

Before each main event Buffer proclaims, "IIIIIIIIIIIT's time for the Main Event of the evening"

[edit] Mixed Martial Arts Training

Buffer has stated that he trained Brazillian Jiu Jitsu when he was a child and has had some training in the ancient art of Hawaiian Kempo.

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