How did Bruce Buffer’s Friends cameo announcing Courtney Cox’s reel boyfriend’s fight lead to his UFC dream job?

Famous announcer Bruce Buffer shed light on his journey from a television show to the UFC and revealed interesting things.

How did Bruce Buffer’s Friends cameo announcing Courtney Cox’s reel boyfriend’s fight lead to his UFC dream job?

Bruce Buffer, Courtney Cox and her boyfriend (via People)

The hit Television show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. became a launching pad for the careers of many of its actors. Apart from the main cast, iconic UFC announcer Bruce Buffer also utilized his cameo in the show to establish his career in the MMA world. Buffer has come a long way in his career as the official announcer in the octagon for the UFC.

Bruce has created specific signature moves, like the 180-degree turn. His catchphrase, “its time,” has substantially impacted the hearts and minds of MMA fans. But Buffer did not get a stable position at the UFC solely because of his love for the sport. A much younger Bruce Buffer had to work hard to convince the UFC to take him on.

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In an interview with BT Sport, Bruce Buffer narrates how he landed a job at the fighting organization. The opportunity that propelled Buffer into the spotlight was his cameo in the popular TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Bruce Buffer was introduced to announce a staged MMA fight for Courtney Cox’s (Monica Geller’s) boyfriend in the show.

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Bruce had already managed to make temporary announcements at UFC events. But this did not convince Robert Myer (the head of the UFC in the 90s) to give him a permanent role in the organization. Buffer stated, “I met with him and said, ‘Robert, I feel like a girl in high school waiting to be asked to the prom. Let’s stop screwing around, and I’m going to ask you one more time, and I’m never going to ask you again.”

A large number of fans have witnessed Bruce Buffer’s growth since his debut. He has announced at every significant event in the UFC. His voice and passion have inspired many fighters, fans, and commentators to glue their eyes to the unraveling in their presence.

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Bruce Buffer receives appreciation for his longevity and dedication to the UFC

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Bruce Buffer (via: talksport.com)

Not many people can claim to have been part of the UFC longer than Dana White himself. But one such iconic individual is Bruce Buffer. The UFC announcer has served the organization since the 1990s with passion. A famous boxing announcer, Bruce Buffer, has even rekindled his relationship with his half-brother, Michael Buffer. This newly found relationship benefited both announcers in their careers.

Recently, Bruce Buffer has been recognized and appreciated for his long and illustrious career spanning over 25 years in the UFC. Fans reposted the UFC banner to appreciate how Buffer maintained his work continuously for decades until the pandemic came in 2020.

For any individual to dedicate a quarter of their life to a particular job is impressive in itself. But for Bruce Buffer to ensure his continuous contribution without failing is extraordinary. The appreciation he has received in recent times is well-deserved for someone of his caliber.

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