Go get some champagne to pop because it’s time for celebration. Bruce Buffer, the man dubbed as the ‘Voice of the Octagon’ has completed 29 years with the UFC. With his signature “Iiiiiiiiiiit’s Tiiiiiimme!!” he has been raising the entropy of the fighting community before each fight. After all, the way Buffer addresses the crowd is truly unique just to him. Securing the ‘Buffer 180’ for the main and co-main events further ups the game, don’t you agree? But what did the 67-year-old have to say about the big achievement? 

Taking to Instagram, Buffer shared about 20 slides where he captured some interesting and nostalgic moments from his days with the UFC to date. In the caption, he recounted that it was 16 February 1996 when he first stepped into the Octagon to announce the preliminary rounds for UFC 8 in Puerto Rico. He went on, “I am both honored & very thankful to all whom I’ve met, announced & worked with on our incredible UFC Team over the years. My passion for announcing our great UFC Octagon Warriors to all the amazing UFC fans worldwide only gets stronger & stronger every year & I plan on roaring from the Octagon for many years to come.” 

If you’re smiling and thinking of Buffer’s signature moves, then trust me, you’re not alone. Michael Bisping swooped down to the comments section to extend his feelings. He wrote, “Congrats brother. The voice of the octagon indeed!” The UFC play-by-play commentator, Jon Anik, commented, “The Man.” Even the social media face of the UFC, Nina Marie Daniele lifted Buffer up high. She commented, “You are one in a million Bruce! We are lucky to have you 🎙️❤️🙌”

As soon as Buffer dropped the post, the fighting community took over the comments section to praise him. Needless to say, the emotions ran pretty strong through the fans’ words. Let’s take a look at what the fight fans had to say, shall we?

It’s joy all around as Bruce Buffer celebrates 29th anniversary in the UFC

While Buffer dropped the post in the mood of celebration, some of the fans initially believed that he was going to retire. And that was nothing short of a scary note. One fan wrote, “Got scared and thought bro was retiring 😅😭.” Another fan commented, “You almost scared me thinking you was going to retire… UFC WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU! THANK YOU for making the sport I live THAT MUCH MORE EXCITING WITH YOU BRUCE!!”

Of course, the Ultimate Fighting Championship wouldn’t be the same without Buffer announcing the fights. And we have already seen how that feels like, haven’t we? One of the fans decided to point this out. He quoted, “Would not be the same without you there.” Meanwhile, one fan decided to hype up Buffer’s legendary status by commenting, “AND STILL…” Another fan added, “There is nobody I would rather see announcing UFC fights! You’re doing an amazing job.”

It wasn’t an unknown fact that Buffer brought excitement to the fights with his announcement. And some of the fans weighed in on that. One fan wrote, “You bring excitement to events like no other🙌🙌🔥🔥👏👏.” On the other hand, there was one comment that connected the UFC with the gladiators’ fights in ancient Rome. And the glue was none other than the ‘Voice of the Octagon.’ The comment read, “Bruce Buffer makes us feel like we’re ancient Romans watching the gladiators at the Colosseum. He instantly brings the hype and energy before every fight getting us on the edge of our seats pumping with adrenaline and WE ARNT EVEN THE ONES FIGHTING. Truly a legend of the sport.”

What are your thoughts on Buffer’s announcements? Of course, we know. There is no one like him, right? Drop down to the debate section and let’s continue to shower our appreciation for everything that Buffer has given to the sport.