Bruce Buffer: 360 'could very well happen at UFC 100'
by MMAmania.com on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 AM EDT
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"I turned 52 in May and as far as I’m concerned, the way I work in the Octagon -- whether it’s a Buffer 180 or 360, which could very well happen at UFC 100 -- I can do this well into my sixties. I’ll be doing this as long as they’ll have me. No matter what I do in life, I always give one hundred and fifty percent. Some of my moves are a little pushy on the knees or the hips but like I always say, the show must go on."
UFC 100 is a monumental event indeed. Can the veteran voice of the Octagon pull off mixed martial arts' equivalent of the triple lindy or will he fall flat on his face? Tune in on July 11 and find out for yourselves, Maniacs ...
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IIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTSSSSSSSSSSSSS TIME!!! to hear wat u guys think of how his body will hold up, i think it shud b fine..
by guyverbob on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
am I the only one who cracks up every time he does it?? It’s his signature!
by kevin on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love bruce. He’s the down to earth, laid back type of guy. Seems fun to be around, more so than michael lol
by Drew C on Jul 4, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bruce is classic voice for sure, but i REALLY miss big john mcarthy as a ref..and would not miss bruce as much if he left..lol cuz he is just an announcer..
by sarah on Jul 4, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always hated listening to his intro’s from way back in the day. Voice sounds very fake and silly to me. And his silly 180 does make me laugh, but it’s more “at him” than “with him.” His brother is the man though.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Jul 4, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talk about a cushy job. Michael gets a 7-figure appearance fee to say one stupid catchphrase. Great work if you can get it.
by PW on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Big John, it’s sad that he won’t be the top ref at 100. It’s only fitting that he should be there in action, since he was around during the early/dark ages…
by Drew C on Jul 4, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I honestly cant imagine who could fill his shoes…..
by allamerican on Jul 4, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet he brakes his hip doing to buffer 360 when hes 60 lol
by JG on Jul 4, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha, I hope he seriously does a 360. That would be awesome. I like Bruce. He’s grown on me.
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 4:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CRO COP SIGNS WITH THE UFC***
Lorenzo hopped on his private Jet and flew to Mirko’s ohuse in Croatia where the two met at Mirko’s home for two hours.
Mirko said that Lorenzo made him an offer he couldnt refuse so Cro Cop will be back in the Octagon.
THIS ISNT A JOKE!
by JOhn G on Jul 4, 2009 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh goodies. So far Cro Cop hasn’t impressed me in the UFC yet. Let’s hope he does. People talk of all the hype surrounding Velasquez and how he hasn’t measured up to it, but Cro Cop, despite being at the tailend of his career, has shown far less potential in the UFC than Cain has.
Let’s hope he does well.
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point in Mirko’s career, i think Cain would destroy him. The UFC needs to avoid matching Cro Cop up with Heavyweight wrestlers..because those are fights that he has NO SHOT at winning. Cro cop needs to be matched up against strikers like: Dos Santos, Hardonk, Berry and If he can get a few wins under his belt, I would like to see him eventually rematch Cheik Kongo.
If Couture isnt washed up yet…he will be soon. Sooner or later the fountain of youth will run dry. Same can be said about my beloved Nogueira. YOU match up, either Couture or Big NOg against Cro cop, and you still have a very marketable fight that fans all over the world would still like to see even though the fighters involved are far removed from their prime!
by JOhn G on Jul 4, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good post, John. Dos Santos would be a perfect matchup for him indeed. They threw Al-Turk to him, he’s received his ‘warmup’ fight, so now it’s time to test him.
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES SIR!!! I really want to see him face Dos Santos next, but I wouldnt complain if his next fight were against Hardonk. A fight with Hardonk might provide one of the greatest kicking displays seen in the UFC in a long time.
by JOhn G on Jul 4, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, Dos Santos would be great. Then all three big prospects will have gotten their big tests and we can definitely see how to line them up as title challengers.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 4, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god, that’s awesome! He better not chicken out. The 360 is so good it should be put on the card. LOL
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We better see the 360 at 100. Its the only time that’ll be suitable IMO. I know a lot of people in here cant stand Rogan, but I think the guy is hilarious…..
by allamerican on Jul 4, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only problem with the 360 is he’s already looking the right way. A 540 would be something special lol.
If he pulls the 360 the crowd will go insane.
by RobH86 on Jul 4, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ever since I saw this video I’ve been hoping to see the 360 at 100. BB is the man and if he does it, that would be priceless.
by David W-S on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hope he’s just playing because if he realy thinks that way of his job, is hilarious
by bellio on Jul 4, 2009 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im smart cause i thought he was’nt joking, oh well its summer wen i got back to skool is wen thinking matters..
by guyverbob on Jul 4, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup hard to turn left to right while pointing with one hand and reading cards in your other hand. shit gets confusing. easly could stroke out
by dbg on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with a couple million people watching, don’t forget that
by connor on Jul 4, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always wonder why Buff doesn’t get enough camera time during his intros. You could tell he practiced in the mirror! He’s just so animated!
by oddchild on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m really hopin for the 360. Even if he were to fall, it’d be great.
by Craig on Jul 4, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously does this matter? I mean are they gonna report if Joe Rogan gets a hangnail? Bit ridiculous
by Doc octagon on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I sometimes watch UFC’s with a couple of buddies and whenever they show Bruce everybody starts clapping and laughing(it’s becoming like a Chuck Norris thing), the UFC has a cast of characters, that mesh will together.
by Robert(1) on Jul 4, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m thinking he’s gonna get all amped up and accidently do a 540 and announce the wrong fighter. Don’t do it Bruce!!!
by BruceLubber on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
M. Emmet Walsh: Buffer! Get your suit on! We need ya!
by Jesse Holland on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Buffer is the biggest asswipe ever, how cares what he does, I bet when he not announcing, he sits if front os the mirror saying " I good enough strong enough and golly geezz people really like me"
by bigmcmac on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
any point to being an ass? or is that just a natural thing to you?
by connor on Jul 4, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m so glad someone’s finally written an article about this. I think his wacky sprinkler moves inside the Octagon are absolutely ridiculous. I’ve noticed in the last few UFCs that they no longer show his signature 180. I’m hoping this is intentional and not something that’s likely to change any time soon.
by whatev on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope he tries. Hope he fails. Hope he falls. Hope the mike gets lodged in his trachea. Hope the UFC gets a new announcer.
Seriously, I would rather listen to Carl Lewis sing the national anthem than listen to Michael “I am famous because my dad was famous” Buffer. Please stop trying to fake us out when you are announcing fighters.
I would like to be the first to officially say on this MB, I can’t stand this guy.
by efisher on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Michael is his half brother not his dad… bruce is a nice guy who is just having fun with his job.. There’s nothing wrong with that..
You just need to sit back and smoke a joint, then laugh at bruce when he does the Buffer 180 or 360 during ufc 100.. no need to hate.
by ItsNormlToSmokePot on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well luckily you won’t have to listen to Michael Buffer because Bruce Buffer’s in town! Yee haw!
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 4:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he makes fun of himself and the same time he tries to be serious….people seem to enjoy it
by Robert(1) on Jul 4, 2009 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t tell if you thought Michael Buffer or his dad, or that Bruce Buffer was Michael Buffer, but you are wrong either way.
by DirtyML on Jul 4, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
52 is not that old, 60+ he’s pushing it
by danasmassiveego on Jul 4, 2009 1:46 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruce Buffer’s power pivot during introductions is priceless.
by DirtyML on Jul 4, 2009 2:49 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I get pissed when the cameras cut away from him before I get to see it.
by PW on Jul 4, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is not as good as his brother. LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!
by kickbox on Jul 4, 2009 7:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But his bro just ain’t got the moves, that’s what elevates BB to the next level – I’ve been quite disappointed in recent UFC’s that the camera has panned out before we get to see him mislead us with the intro-shimmy :(
by Jimrod on Jul 4, 2009 7:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly, good points JRod. Bruce Buffer is fight announcer 2.0. He’s the next generation of cool. He should actually open up a school.
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What he needs to work on in about 5 years is right after introducing the fighters he busts a move and does a breakdance spinning on his head and shit.
by Kobajack on Jul 4, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this guy. ‘The Buffer 180’ should be trademarked.
by UK_Chris on Jul 4, 2009 7:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Introducing first!!! sweeps to the right at a million miles an hour.
by elltwilightiott on Jul 4, 2009 9:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only everyone put as much heart into their job as buffer does. The only thing that will make this even better if he falls down. Just for laughs I don’t want to see him hurt.
by Anderson Silva on Jul 4, 2009 9:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 360 Isn’t just an internet rumor?! It may really happen? God, I would love to see the 360 power pivot. It may be hard to pull off.
by Josh Hauck on Jul 4, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Buff is awesome. One of the things that sets the UFC apart from other sports is the accessability of its stars. Buff is totally cool with the fans and will always interupt a conversation to take a picture with a fan and doesnt even seem annoyed. Ive been to 3 ppvs and ive run into him every time and had my picture taken with him twice. So then when im watching on tv Im always like theres my buddy Buff.
by steveo on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I watch every UFC PPV there is and I dont think they show the 180 enough, if your paying attention you only see glimpse’s of it if any at all, the odd full 180. Personally, it entertains me, I love the 180, I make a big deal about it when and before it happens. That said I think the 360 might be to much, I cant see Bruce leaving his feet long enough to do a full 360 in the air and then landing it some how making look cool. BRUCE STAY WITH THE 180 MAN, IT RULES!!!!!!
by Spyder on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, Microsoft 360? It has games and stuff.
by Anderson Silva on Jul 5, 2009 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after seeing the buffer 360 video a few months ago i can honestly say ive been more excited for this than the actual fites :-/ lol
by irishlilpete on Jul 5, 2009 3:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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