Legendary UFC announcer Bruce Buffer made an unexpected error during the results announcement at UFC Mexico City on Saturday night.
Following an impressive first-round TKO victory by Jamall Emmers over Gabriel Miranda, Buffer appeared to momentarily mix up the competitors’ names during the official result announcement.
The unusual mistake occurred after Emmers had delivered a dominant performance, silencing the partisan Mexico City crowd with a devastating display of striking that saw him drop Miranda multiple times before securing the stoppage at 4:06 of the first round.
When it came time for the official decision, Buffer, known for his flawless delivery and iconic “It’s time!” catchphrase, called for “Jamal” but then repeated “Jamal” again rather than announcing “Emmers” – creating momentary confusion in the octagon.
The awkward moment was captured on video as Buffer approached Emmers for the octagon interview, saying,
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with Jamal Emmers. Jamal. Jamal.”
For Emmers, the technical mishap did little to dampen what was otherwise a perfect return to competition after a year-long layoff. The American overcame early adversity when Miranda secured a takedown in the opening moments of the bout, eventually turning the tables and unleashing a series of powerful right hands that twice sent his Brazilian opponent crashing to the canvas.
Even the most experienced professionals have occasional slip-ups, and Buffer’s rare mistake stands as a reminder that everyone is human – even the voice of the octagon who has announced thousands of bouts over his illustrious career.
Emmers’ victory improves his professional record as he bounces back from his previous defeat against Nate Landwehr, while Miranda suffers his second consecutive loss following a previous setback against Morgan Charriere.
UFC Mexico City continued the organization’s successful international expansion, delivering an action-packed card despite the momentary announcement confusion that will likely become a minor footnote in what was otherwise a spectacular night of mixed martial arts competition.
