Joe Martinez vs Bruce Buffer?

[Still Holdin]

Is there even a remote chance they compete? Or was he just a filler due to the dual cards 1-day apart? At first I was upset not to see Buffer and didn't like the guy off the bat, but he has a pretty good voice and really animates each fighter.

 

[frederick]

Yeah, Martinez seems to have the smoother and more consistent voice. I think Buffer's voice has gotten rough over the years and you'll notice it more the later into an event he goes.

I'm not saying I prefer one over the other, but those are my observations.

 

[wilKO]

Buffer isnt very good. He has a cool personality but his voice is nowhere near good enough for his current job.

 

[Magooglie]

Buffer reads the scores better.

 

[tkotom]

 

[Still Holdin]

Martinez had that smooth Michael Buffer style, really got me ready to see these wars.

 

[TKimble]

There is a 0.1% chance Buffer is replaced, and that .1% is the possibly he dies in some freak accident. So no, it ain't happening.

 

[bjpenngoat]

joe martinez is awesome. Every wec fight was great, the commentating was fantastic and the announcing was great. I really miss those wec cards a lot.

 

[beefcake180]

Joe has always been excellent.

 

[Prairieboy]

Martinez>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Buffer

 

[eXtv]

I prefer this new guy tbh, never really liked Buffer.

 

[Comrade Khan]

IMO they are the 2 best announcers in mma. Buffer will always be the "voice" of the Octagon, but Martinez was a good replacement and he did a good job.

 

[BJJscion]

I prefer Martinez. Guy is a breath of fresh air, tbh.

 

[chillyoo]

No way, Buffer is the greatest. This guy did a good job, but no

 

[Satanical Eve]

UFC should stick with Joe Martinez for the TUF and Fight Nights. I love his work he did for WEC. Was perfect

 

[Get it on]

Joe is smooth, nice to change it up once in a while.

 

[Tooth and Nail]

I like them both.

One thing though...when Martinez calls a nickname...it doesn't sound as ridiculous.

I was hoping Joe would get to call Faber's name at least one more time though.

I love how he does it.

 

[orangecuse]

Is Joe the reason so many fights were so exciting?

Definitely got a little WEC nostalgia last night.

 

[The Swirl]

joe martinez is awesome. Every wec fight was great, the commentating was fantastic and the announcing was great. I really miss those wec cards a lot.

I basically came in to say this. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it. Seeing Joe last night reminded me how much I miss WEC

 

[SKN TTK]

I like that Buffer has been possessed by the Pride lady lately. I prefer the rough, shout-like announcing ("It's... TIIIIIIME!") for MMA over the smooth Martinez. Both great though.