Dana White reveals that Bruce Buffer tested positive for COVID-19 and is out of UFC 267

B. Buffer is known for not mincing his words when questioned. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram brucebufferufc

On the eve of UFC 267, an event held in Abu Dhabi (USA), the organization suffered a major loss. One of the biggest names in Ultimate, Bruce Buffer tested positive for COVID-19 and will not announce the fighters at this Saturday's event (31). Joe Martínez, who works as the organization's announcer in 'Fight Nights', will be his replacement.

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The information was released by president Dana White, at a press conference to promote the card, held this Thursday. According to the agent, Buffer contracted the new coronavirus and remained in the United States at rest. Coincidentally, it is the first numbered event Buffer has not performed at since 1997. His presence at UFC 268 of November 6th is also uncertain.

Known as the 'Voice of the UFC', Bruce Buffer works as announcer of the organization for 25 years and is an important part of the show at company events. He is famous for his catchphrases like 'We are Live' (We are live, in free translation) and 'It's time!' (This is the time!) and saw up close the best fighters and the greatest fights that have ever taken place in the Octagon.