Bruce Buffer, the iconic UFC announcer with nearly 30 years in the game, had an off night at UFC Mexico City on March 29, 2025. In the prelim fight between Jamall Emmers and Gabriel Miranda at Arena CDMX, Buffer called out the wrong winner after Emmers scored a stunning first-round knockout. The 67-year-old declared Miranda the victor, even though Emmers had just dropped him with a huge right hand and finished with hammer fists. The error caught everyone off guard, got fixed quickly, but left people wondering if Buffer’s long career is starting to show cracks.
The fight didn’t last long. Emmers, a 35-year-old featherweight bouncing back from a loss, faced Miranda, who came out strong with a takedown attempt and a tight grip. Emmers broke loose, stood up, and took over. He landed a clean right that floored Miranda, then smashed down two hammer fists to wrap it up at 4:06 of the first round. Buffer stepped in with his usual flair, but when he named Miranda the winner, the crowd buzzed with confusion. The correction came fast, giving Emmers his win, though the slip-up echoed louder than the knockout for a moment. Not long before, at UFC Seattle, Buffer’s voice had wobbled too, fueling talk about his age catching up.
Bruce Buffer announced Gabriel Miranda defeated Jamall Emmers 😭 #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/17BCvBY0Lp
— Delinquent MMA (@DelinquentMMA) March 29, 2025
Bruce Buffer washed????
— Rizzo (@RizzooMMA) March 29, 2025
Bruce Buffer… pic.twitter.com/kC27knU5he
— Umar’s 3rd burner ☝️🦅 (@Umars3rdburner) March 29, 2025
Buffer’s Long Run Faces a Test
The Mexico City event had more big moments. Brandon Moreno outworked Steve Erceg in the main event to stay near the top, and Manuel Torres put Drew Dober away with a quick knockout. Emmers’ win got him back on track in the featherweight division, while Miranda walked away with another loss. Buffer’s mix-up didn’t change the outcome, but it grabbed attention. At 67, an age when most folks are done working, he’s still a fixture in the octagon, though this stumble has some asking how much longer he can keep it up.
Buffer started with UFC back in 1996, bringing his big voice and spins to every show since. The Mexico City error was a rare miss for someone who’s been spot-on for years. With that Seattle hiccup fresh in mind, it’s hard not to think time might be creeping up on him. His place in UFC history is set, linked to the sport’s growth from small venues to packed arenas. Whether this is just a rough patch or the start of a fade, Buffer’s still the voice fans know, but this night showed he’s not perfect anymore.
