Bruce Buffer biography
Bruce Buffer, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the official octagon announcer of the UFC, a role he has held since UFC 13, earning the nickname "The Voice of the Octagon". His father taught him poker when he was about eight, and a sixth-place finish for $5,000 in the 2005 World Poker Tour Invitational turned the hobby into a passion.
Buffer won the 2010 Grand Slam of Poker for $75,000, finished third in the 2007 LA Poker Classic and cashed in the 2010 WSOP Main Event. His biggest result came in 2024, when he made his first WSOP final table in the $50,000 High Roller, finishing eighth of 177 entries for $212,423. He has appeared on Hustler Casino Live and Poker After Dark and has announced "Shuffle up and deal" at the WSOP Main Event. His live earnings are about $570,000.
Career summary
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer is a long-time poker hobbyist with about $570,000 in live earnings, including an eighth-place finish in the 2024 WSOP $50,000 High Roller.
Bruce Buffer poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Grand Slam of Poker ($225) | 1st | $75,000 |
| 2024 | WSOP $50,000 High Roller | 8th | $212,423 |
| 2011 | Liz Flynt Spring Poker Classic | 3rd | $28,000 |
| 2010 | WSOP Main Event | 478th | $27,519 |
| 2007 | LA Poker Classic ($1,060) | 3rd | $40,420 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $569,000+.
Bruce Buffer playing style
Buffer is an aggressive recreational player who is comfortable at high buy-ins, though he describes poker as "just a hobby".
Business & sponsorships
Official octagon announcer of the UFC since UFC 13; opened the Bruce Buffer High-Stakes Poker Room at the Luxor in Las Vegas.
Why Bruce matters
Bruce Buffer, the voice of UFC fights, is a serious poker hobbyist who reached a WSOP $50,000 High Roller final table in 2024.
FAQ about Bruce Buffer
Does UFC announcer Bruce Buffer play poker?
Yes. He has about $570,000 in live tournament earnings and made the final table of the 2024 WSOP $50,000 High Roller.
What is Bruce Buffer's biggest poker win?
He won the 2010 Grand Slam of Poker for $75,000; his biggest cash is $212,423 for eighth place in the 2024 WSOP $50,000 High Roller.
How much has Bruce Buffer won playing poker?
Bruce Buffer has won $569,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Bruce Buffer have?
Bruce Buffer has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
