LAS VEGAS -- One of the fun. light-hearted storylines of UFC 100 weekend was whether or not we'd see the long-rumored "Buffer 360."
For those of you who missed it, yep, he pulled it off.
UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer did the move during his introduction of Brock Lesnar during the main event. Buffer has become known for what is termed "the Buffer 180" when he starts in the direction of one fighter but does a quick, 180-degree swivel turn to the other during intros. UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan eventually asked him if he'd ever consider a 360 for a big event, and Buffer said he'd consider it.
The movement took on a life of its own across MMA forums and message boards with "Will he or won't he" conversations.
Just prior to the main event, Buffer walked past press row, and several reporters asked him if he was going to do it. Buffer smiled and said, "We'll see," before walking up the octagon ramp.
In a fun fact, this amateur footage was shot by UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon.
















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7-12-2009 @ 1:11PM
Ted said...
LOL....
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7-12-2009 @ 9:53PM
mrod1030 said...
removed? what a$$holes
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7-13-2009 @ 3:26PM
bearandcol said...
This is the part I really dislike about the UFC. The control of the video clips from after the fights.
U100 was the first PPV I have ever ordered-I wanted to see Mir kick Lesnars arse!
I was ticked to see that they had 5 fights on the undercard that were not shown. Of course that fills the film vaults for DW. But he was to think about the fans.
I'll watch MMA over any other sports, but keeping the old fights from the fans is like the WWE (which I hate) way to do business.
They value money over the fans.
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