Bruce Buffer is a well-known announcer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
Buffer, the American UFC announcer, boasts a net worth of $12 million. He earned this fortune as the main Octagon ring announcer for UFC.
Bruce Anthony Buffer, born on May 21, 1957, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, began studying martial arts as a teenager while living in Philadelphia with his family.
He earned a green belt in judo and a black belt in Tang Soo Do.
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When he was 15, Buffer and his family moved to Malibu where he continued his martial arts training and became friends with Chuck Norris.
It was through Chuck that he discovered Tang Soo Do.
Additionally, Buffer studied kickboxing for several years until his doctors advised him to stop due to receiving too many concussions.
Bruce Buffer’s Net Worth, UFC Career, and Salary
Bruce Buffer, known as the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon” in UFC events, has gained popularity due to his catchphrases and signature moves.
To kick off every event, he begins with the famous line, “Folks, we…are…live!” Prior to each main event, Bruce announces, “This is the main event of the evening,” followed by “This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for,” and finally, “It’s time!” before introducing the two final fighters.
He performs the “Buffer 180” move during his routine. This move involves pointing to the corner while executing a quick spin of 180 degrees.
The UFC pays Bruce Buffer $100,000 for each event he hosts.
Does Buffer Work Outside the UFC?
Buffer, a well-known announcer, has worked for multiple international events such as K-1, HBO boxing, Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) submission wrestling tournaments, and UFC.
Apart from being an official announcer for the World Series of Beer Pong, he has also lent his voice to several video games and music.
Buffer is not just an announcer but also a skilled poker player who has appeared on ESPN’s World Series of Poker Main Event and TV series Poker After Dark. He popularized the phrase “Shuffle up and deal!” at the final table of the 2010 World Series of Poker.
Buffer has made appearances in several television shows such as “Friends” and “Entourage,” and films including “Here Comes the Boom” (2012), “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” (2015), and “Holmes & Watson” (2018). The Luxor Las Vegas poker room was even named after him.
Bruce Buffer’s Personal Life
Michael Buffer, a world-famous boxing announcer, is the half-brother of Bruce Buffer. In 1989, Joe Buffer, their father, introduced them to each other and they established “The Buffer Partnership”.
Bruce suggested that Michael should trademark his well-known catchphrase, “Let’s get ready to rumble!”.
This led to numerous licensing deals and appearance fees which helped Michael earn hundreds of millions of dollars.
Johnny Buff, a renowned boxer, was the grandfather of Bruce and Michael.
Annie Buffer and Bruce were formerly married, but they divorced in 2015. They have a son named Dougie Buffer.
Bruce Buffer’s Net Worth and Endorsement
Bruce Buffer and his half-brother Michael Buffer founded The Buffer Partnership to expand their business through licensing and appearances.
He wears suits from King and Bay during his appearances in the octagon. King and Bay is a men’s business suit company that promotes him.
Fanduel, a gaming company offering sportsbooks, daily fantasy sports, online casinos, and horse race betting products, sponsors Bruce.
Puncher’s Chance whiskey has an affiliation with Bruce. This whiskey is available in major states across the USA.
