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Bruce Buffer and his piece of paper.

  • 05-08-2009 5:38pm
    #1
    Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    Bruce Buffer might do some other work, but his main job has him work once per month.

    Would it be too much effort on his part to memorise the names and locations of the fighters in that month, or is it too much to ask?

    He reads off that Goddamn piece of paper for every single fight!

    Come on Bruce, you have one of the best jobs in the world, you get flown all over America and the world, and you're known as the voice of the Octagon.

    How about you try and remember the names for the 10 fights you have to announce every month!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    It doesn't bother me in the slightest I have to say.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭mooeire


    Really scrapping the barrel with something to moan about today aren't ya.... :rolleyes:


  • Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    I was just thinking, even the most casual UFC fan will easily know the names, weights, and locations of all the fighters involved.

    Why does the "voice of the octagon" use the piece of paper?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 863 ✭✭✭bjj-fighter


    jayteecork wrote: »
    I was just thinking, even the most casual UFC fan will easily know the names, weights, and locations of all the fighters involved.

    I think that is incorrect


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭Karmafaerie


    Because all fight announcers ever use them!
    He didn't invent the cue card like!

    Anyway, without the card he couldn't put as much impact into the "Buffer 180" so I'm happy to see it.:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭mooeire


    Because all fight announcers ever use them!
    He didn't invent the cue card like!

    Anyway, without the card he couldn't put as much impact into the "Buffer 180" so I'm happy to see it.:D
    Did you see the "Buffer 360" at Ufc 100????? :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,825 ✭✭✭Mikeyt086


    jayteecork wrote: »
    I was just thinking, even the most casual UFC fan will easily know the names, weights, and locations of all the fighters involved.

    Why does the "voice of the octagon" use the piece of paper?

    So he doesnt make a mistake.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,006 ✭✭✭✭callaway92


    OP, OP

    epic_fail.jpg


  • Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    callaway92 wrote: »
    OP, OP

    epic_fail.jpg


    Sorry, I try and create threads that even begin to approach the intelligence of the other boards.ie/internet message board forums.
    eg: Family Guy, What will I be when I grow up, and Summerslam threads


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    Who would he know that Harley Davidsons are the only motorcycles fit for the octagon?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 271 ✭✭RAMPAGE1


    He might mix up Coors Light with Bud Light and then jump on Brocks Wife,
    I'd pay to see that as he turns to brock sitting on top of Sable and tells him hey Brock She has a horseshoe up her ass


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,480 ✭✭✭Devastator


    mooeire wrote: »
    Really scrapping the barrel with something to moan about today aren't ya.... :rolleyes:

    agreed
    jayteecork wrote: »
    I was just thinking, even the most casual UFC fan will easily know the names, weights, and locations of all the fighters involved.

    Why does the "voice of the octagon" use the piece of paper?

    The weigh in's are the day before the event....so :- 1/He doesn't have all month to memorize the information, 2/ I very much doubt even hardened UFC fans would know all that information for even 1/2 the fights.
    Mikeyt086 wrote: »
    So he doesnt make a mistake.

    seems obvious doesn't it not wanting make a fool of himself infront of millions of people around the world.
    jayteecork wrote: »
    I try and create threads that even begin to approach the intelligence of the other boards.ie/internet message board forums.

    is this thread supposed to be an example? :confused:


  • Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    Well you wouldn't catch out George Hamilton with all the facts on a piece of paper.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    jayteecork wrote: »
    Well you wouldn't catch out George Hamilton with all the facts on a piece of paper.

    What?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭shenanigans1982


    jayteecork wrote: »
    Well you wouldn't catch out George Hamilton with all the facts on a piece of paper.

    I'm pretty sure George Hamilton does have facts on the piece of paper and a team of researchers to gather them for him....don't let the fact that he is a commentator and that you can't see him ov TV confuse you.

    Although if he doesn't I gotta give him credit...he's never screws up.

    "Italy are preparing to make a substitution - and it is, the unmistakable figure............of Roberto Baggio”
    George announces the arrival on the pitch of..... Gianluca Vialli. Unfortunately, the two subs had got their shirts mixed up.



    "Kevin Moran.....oldest man on the pitch today...35 years of age.....of course the referee could possibly be older than that ......and technically he's on the pitch too.....then again his linesmen could be even older than him... but are they technically 'on' the pitch.”

    "And Ireland have got to contain the brothers Baggio.”

    "The Baggio brothers, of course, are not related.”


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    jayteecork wrote: »
    Bruce Buffer might do some other work, but his main job has him work once per month.

    Would it be too much effort on his part to memorise the names and locations of the fighters in that month, or is it too much to ask?

    He reads off that Goddamn piece of paper for every single fight!

    Come on Bruce, you have one of the best jobs in the world, you get flown all over America and the world, and you're known as the voice of the Octagon.

    How about you try and remember the names for the 10 fights you have to announce every month!


    Everytime I think this forum is scrapping the bottom of the barrel someone comes out with a little gem like this!.

    'Get a life man.

    .


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,497 ✭✭✭✭Dragan


    A slip of the tongue or a "failure to mention" might resulting in voiding an endorsement contract that means millions to the UFC.

    Bruce reads what's on the cards, and only ever what is on the cards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,900 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Dragan wrote: »
    A slip of the tongue or a "failure to mention" might resulting in voiding an endorsement contract that means millions to the UFC.

    Bruce reads what's on the cards, and only ever what is on the cards.
    This is it imo.

    It's not that he isn't able to memorise the names/weights/locations.
    Its that he isn't allowed, just incase


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,825 ✭✭✭Mikeyt086


    jayteecork wrote: »
    Well you wouldn't catch out George Hamilton with all the facts on a piece of paper.

    And George Hamilton is probably the most idiotic commentator in world TV.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,193 ✭✭✭Turd Ferguson


    How do you know Buffer has the names and weights of the fighters on the cards? Its possible that he has all the details memorized and the writing on the cards are just motivational messages for himself like "Keep up the good work Bruce" "You're beautifull on the inside" and "The world is your oyster"


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  • Site Banned Posts: 5,676 ✭✭✭jayteecork


    How do you know Buffer has the names and weights of the fighters on the cards? Its possible that he has all the details memorized and the writing on the cards are just motivational messages for himself like "Keep up the good work Bruce" "You're beautifull on the inside" and "The world is your oyster"

    :)


  • Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Collins Ancient Tenure


    Hes a very poor immatation of his half brother,they need to get Michael onboard.



  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    Hes a very poor immatation of his half brother,they need to get Michael onboard.



    I still remember Bret "Hitman" Clarke


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,594 ✭✭✭Fozzy


    rovert wrote: »
    I still remember Bret "Hitman" Clarke

    Victor Belfroth


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    rovert wrote: »
    I still remember Bret "Hitman" Clarke

    So does Youtube :)



    Michael Buffer bores me it must be said.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,549 ✭✭✭✭cowzerp


    Mossy Monk wrote: »
    So does Youtube :)


    Michael Buffer bores me it must be said.

    Some people dont appreciate class!

    even with his feck up it was still great!!

    Rush Boxing club and Rush Martial Arts head coach.



  • Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Collins Ancient Tenure


    cowzerp wrote: »
    Some people dont appreciate class!

    even with his feck up it was still great!!

    He recovers so well its hilarious.
    It looks like even if they pointed it out to him he would just say I can call him whatever the **** I want lol.

    Coolness personified.

    He actually runs a company with his brother doing announcements and I reckon the UFC went after him but got his brother.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,309 ✭✭✭T-K-O


    The love affair on here with Bruce BUffer makes me wanna vomit.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,759 ✭✭✭✭dlofnep


    This is a pretty dismal rant.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    I reckon the UFC went after him but got his brother.

    I bet you are wrong


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭t-ha


    Dragan wrote: »
    Bruce reads what's on the cards, and only ever what is on the cards.
    Go **** yourself, San Diego! :D


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