Michael Buffer Vs. Bruce Buffer: Who's The Better Combat Sports Announcer?

In the combat sports world, brothers Michael Buffer and Bruce Buffer are institutions.

If you’re a professional wrestling or boxing fan, you’ve likely heard Michael’s firm, booming voice telling you to get ready to rumble.

If you’re more of a UFC fan, then Bruce--with all his intensity--has let you know that it’s time.

Michael and Bruce have both made a name for themselves in their respective fields, but head-to-head, who is the more successful Buffer brother?

In terms of popularity, Michael is definitely the more popular of the Buffer duo. He got his start as a ring announcer in 1982 but shot to mainstream popularity the following year when he got a regular gig as the ring announcer on Bob Arum’s Top Rank Boxing on ESPN.

Michael coined the catchphrase “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble,” which has since been his signature expression.

The catchphrase itself has become widely popular and has taken a life of its own in pop culture.

Michael has also had stints in other sporting events such as the MLB World Series, Stanley Cup Finals and NBA Finals, as well as live shows of WWE and the now-defunct WCW.

Michael’s popularity has also helped him land cameos and even main roles in movies. His biggest role to date is playing the main antagonist in the Adam Sandler comedy "Don’t Mess With The Zohan."

As of 2021, the 76-year-old’s net worth is estimated to be at around $400 million.

Michael may be more popular, but Bruce is definitely more active nowadays.

The younger of the two, Bruce started announcing in 1996 with the UFC. Ever since then, he’s been the man on the mic for almost every major UFC event and has introduced all of the promotion’s biggest stars.

Bruce has also developed his own catchphrase, one that he yells out right before the main event of every UFC card: “It’s Time!” If you’ve heard that, you know that business is about to pick up.

As of 2021, Bruce’s net worth is estimated to be at $10 million. He is said to make a cool $100,000 per event.

Interestingly enough, Michael and Bruce only met each other in 1989 after their birth father had introduced them.

In the 1990s, Michael brought Bruce along as his manager. The two have since become business partners.