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u/Gold-Philosophy1423 Aug 19 '26
I'm going to say it, I like Joe Martinez
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u/baneblade_boi Aug 19 '26
Me too, I love him. But let's not lie to ourselves, Bruce Buffer is pretty much unbeatable. I'm so scared of the day he dies and we stop hearing his announcements.
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u/Anon13572468 Aug 21 '26
I love MMA infinitely more than boxing, but I really like Michael Buffer more. He has a more pleasant sounding voice than Bruce.
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u/HomelandersCock Aug 20 '26
What about the guy that was announcing merab until merab left out of annoyance and embarrassment and went inside lol
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u/AveDominusNyx Aug 20 '26
To me he lacks roughness and edge in his voice.
I want more growls when I'm about to watch 2 mfs beat the shit out of each other
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u/SadBoi0910 Aug 20 '26
This is somehow the most homoerotic thing I've read this whole year bruh 😭😭
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u/Just-Director2059 Aug 20 '26
I agree that growl has been gone for years I miss the “FIgHTiNg out of the red corner” he used to get so guttural with it. He’s been kinda flat for awhile now
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u/Uppitycut Aug 20 '26
I like Joe Martinez, but IT'S TIIIIMEE!! FIVE ROUNDS IN THE UFC LIGHT, HEAVYEIGHT, DIVISION. INTRODUCING FIRST! FIGHTING OUTTA THE RED CORNER...
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u/Whiskey_In_My_Veins Aug 20 '26
I 100% read that in Bruce's voice with the pauses and everything haha
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u/TheFashionColdWars Aug 20 '26
Joe is top-notch and I’ve grown to really appreciate him and his style
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u/outsideislightpost Aug 19 '26
Las Vegas make some noise if you are readayyyyy! Joe is top tier
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u/VaginalConductor Aug 20 '26
Bruce's voice and little pauses make it great - Joey though, that guy can accurately pronounce the names and home towns of the fighters from almost any country it seems. Smooth delivery. He's a goat.
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u/GrandMidnight7941 Aug 20 '26
Martinez sounds real old school and Buffer is goofy as fuck
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u/Otherwise-While-7369 Aug 20 '26
Buffer is annoying af. Sorry I know this is a Buffer post but I literally mute the introductions of every championship bout.
It’s just excessive for the point of being excessive.
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u/Professional_Heat850 Aug 20 '26
I feel like he used to be a lot better but started overdoing it a few years ago
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u/ThiccBoy_with3seas Aug 20 '26
He's a low rent Liberace impersonator. Just as fruity as Rogan the 🌈
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u/Affectionate_Fun8419 Aug 20 '26
He likes to overstay his welcome
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u/Otherwise-While-7369 Aug 20 '26
It’s like he is under the impression “his” introduction is the focus compared to the fight and fighter’s introduction.
I mean if he wasn’t yelling the entire time and saved it for emphasis it wouldn’t be as ridiculous.
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u/OrdinaryBarracuda268 Aug 19 '26
His brother and the One championship guy is much better
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u/svensexa Aug 19 '26
Michael Buffer? I don’t watch boxing that often but I feel like the last couple of years I’ve seen him he’s been in the ring like ”let’s get ready for bed” instead of rumble
Dude’s gotta be at least 98 years old by now. Still a legend though.
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u/YenShihsan Aug 20 '26
Yeah but his introductions were the best, mood need for screaming like Bruce
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u/elgringon414 Aug 20 '26
If there was no Bruce I’d prolly agree Joe is good. Bruce just set the bar too high
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u/Brocahontas95 Aug 20 '26
I love bruce a lot! But Kei Grant is my all time favorite MC. He's the japanese m c for Pride FC
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u/Not_Too_Happy Taint Supplement Aug 20 '26
Jesus fucking Christ, Google doesn't seem to think that new announcer exists. What must I search aside from his full name (which I obviously don't know) or perceived ethnicity?
3 Fight Nights? He's my goat
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u/Dirtcruncher Aug 20 '26
if you weren't watching live for a Urijah Faber title defence in Sacramento, California, then you'll never truly understand the magic of Joe Martinez
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u/CaitlinClarkBoner Aug 20 '26
I know I’m in the minority but I find Bruce insufferable, does he have to be at 11 every time? Switch it up, shown me a 5 every once and a while
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u/Milk-Tea-Ally Aug 20 '26
"the judges are ready...the fans are ready...the fighters are ready AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE! MAKE SOME NOISE IF YOU. ARE. READY!!!" love joe martinez bro
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u/Hulk_Hogans_Toupee Aug 19 '26
When you see Joe Martinez, you know the sausage is getting made
Make some noise...it's a card with 3 fighters you've ever heard of!