Introduced on broadcasts as the “Veteran Voice of the Octagon,” Bruce Buffer has accumulated a hefty net worth of $14 million.
Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bruce Anthony Buffer is an American professional mixed martial arts ring announcer. Buffer is also the official octagon announcer for the UFC events.
Known as the ‘Veteran Voice of the Octagon’, he dabbled into the martial arts at 13 while living in Philadelphia.
He studied judo and received a green belt. At 15, Buffer moved to Malibu, where he became friends with Chuck Morris‘ two students, who taught him Tang Soo Do.
He received a second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do.
Before Starting His Career As UFC Announcer, Bruce Buffer Was A Kickboxer!
As of 2024, Bruce Buffer’s estimated net worth is $14 million. While some sources suggest Buffer’s net worth is $14 million, others claim it to be around $12 million.
His primary source of income stems from his role as a UFC announcer. However, he has accumulated substantial wealth outside UFC through other business ventures and activities.
Buffer’s UFC salary is $10,754.23 per event. His compensation for regular UFC events is $50,000, while his pay for special pay-per-view battles is $100,000.
Additionally, he makes additional cash by hosting private parties and accepting sponsorships. Annually, he makes about $2,796,099.
He started kickboxing in his twenties. However, Buffer retired at 32 after sustaining his second concussion.
Furthermore, his career as an announcer started in 1996 when he announced the preliminary fight on UFC 8 and later hosted all fights at UFC 10.
Then, in 1997, Buffer appeared on the Season 3 Episode 24 of the Friends sitcom, “The One with the Ultimate Fighting Champion“, where he played himself.
Similarly, he convinced Robert Myer, the UFC owner, to appoint him as a full-time ring announcer, beginning with UFC 13.
Buffer’s energetic style and booming voice have made him an iconic figure in combat sports.
Furthermore, Buffer is well-known for his signature move, “The Buffer 180,” in which he moves directly across the Octagon, rapidly rotating 180° and pointing to the corner, before introducing the fighters.
He has also announced several foreign MMA promotions, including K-1 events and the 2008 Joel Casamayor vs. Michael Katsidis boxing match on HBO.
Similarly, Buffer also presented the biennial ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) submission wrestling event.
Bruce Buffer’s Career Outside UFC Announcing
Besides his UFC announcer career, Bruce has also ventured into several other activities.
He is a well-regarded poker player who appeared on ESPN’s World Series of Poker Main Event broadcast in 2007, playing World Champion Chris Moneymaker at the televised table.
Similarly, he made the World Poker Tour Final Table in the Season 3 Invitational at the Commerce Casino, finishing sixth.
He was honored to begin the final table of the 2010 World Series of Poker main event with the poker phrase “Shuffle up and deal!“
In September 2010, the Luxor Las Vegas named its poker room after Bruce Buffer.
In 2007, he featured in the HBO comedy-drama series Entourage, in the episode ‘Gotcha!‘, announcing an exhibition battle for Chuck Liddell‘s charity.
Bruce appeared on the Comedy Central show Tosh.0., on March 20, 2012. He also played himself in the 2015 film Hot Tub Time Machine 2.
Moreover, he played one of the fight fans alongside his brother Michael in the 2018 mystery comedy film Holmes & Watson.
In October 2019, Relax Gaming collaborated with Buffer to develop a new video slot machine, ‘It’s Time.’
Additionally, he announced the UFC-inspired song “It’s Time” by American and Dutch DJs Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke.
Similarly, he announced the Monday Night Football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021.
Buffer appeared in advertisements for the Canadian mortgage firm Dominion Lending Centres in the fall of 2022.
With such an illustrious career, Buffer has made various investments, further boosting his net worth.
According to reports, he owns a Ferrari 296 GT3 worth $350K. Moreover, Bruce also owns a house called ‘The Venice Beach House‘ with his brother.
Moreover, he has teamed up with his brother, Michael Buffer, to form a company, The Buffer Partnership. He is also the co-founder of MILLIONS.co.
Although Buffer has several money streams, his main ones include event hosting, sponsorships, and brand endorsements.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- As of 2024, Bruce Buffer’s elder brother, Michael Buffer, has an estimated net worth of around $400 million.
- Buffer is the official announcer for Destruction AllStars, a PlayStation 5 exclusive video game created by Lucid Games.
- He is the official announcer for the World Series of Beer Pong.
