Michael C. Williams is one of today’s most notable MMA / Ring / Cage Announcers.

Now in his 19th year as a professional announcer, Michael has worked at the most demanding levels of televised fights including PPV, MTV Networks, HDNet Fights, Versus, ESPN, FSN, HBO, Showtime, and many other regional, national, and international networks.

In 2010, Michael signed on to become the Cage Announcer for Bellator Fighting Championships. In 2011, Bellator aired Saturday nights LIVE on MTV2, completing 25 events from coast to coast. The incredibly successful 4th and 5th seasons of the tournament based format delivered a fight of the year candidate with “Chandler vs Alvarez”. Bellator moves to Friday nights LIVE on MTV2 for 2012, with a planned move to Spike TV in 2013.

As one of few announcers with national / international experience, Michael is routinely licensed and performing (partial list) in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, New Orleans, Florida, Texas, Washington, Missouri, Connecticut, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arizona, Louisiana, N. Carolina, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Tennessee, California, as well as Mexico and Canada.

Michael’s work in the sport of MMA began as a natural extension of his 15 years working in professional boxing. Michael has always been known to have one of the most dramatic and professional presentations, making him a natural for work in MMA.

Having shared the ring with some of the biggest names in MMA, Michael announced the HDNet portion of “Affliction: Banned” featuring the reemergence of Vitor Belfort, and the headliner of "Nogueira vs Matysushenko". For “Affliction: Day of Reckoning”, Michael announced both the HDNet portion, as well as the full PPV features including "Fedor vs Arlovsky". These events were Fedor’s U.S. Debut at a time when he was seemingly invincible, and universally recognized as the P4P #1. Standing in the center of the ring delivering the introductions stands as one of Michael’s favorite moments in nearly two decades of shows. Michael was set to announce the full fight card at “Trilogy” prior to the announced cancellation, and word of Affliction’s promotional exit.

To date there has only been one legitimate, large scale “Boxing + MMA” combined fight card in this country. Based upon his experience, Michael was selected, and flown to Las Vegas to announce the entire event. ESPN FNF broadcast the boxing portion of the card. Immediately after an addition ring-rope was added, a separate broadcast for “A Night of Combat” began, featuring several fighters out of "Xtreme Couture Gym" cornered by Randy himself. The show included the infamous pro debut of Kim Couture, in which her jaw was snapped completely in half in the 1st minute of the 1st round. She went on to fight the entire 14 minutes remaining in the fight. Say what you will… but, there can be no doubt that this fight goes down as one of the gutsiest (and bloodiest) fights in the sport.

Michael’s true value extends well beyond the Introductions. Michael always creates the complete event with his ability to focus on the promoter’s organization, the fighters, future events, and the recognition of the event’s venue and sponsors.

Taking it a step further… it’s not just Michael’s work inside the cage that sets him apart.

Archive Gallery The lead up to Fight Night… Michael’s announcing is utilized to add that high-energy MMA atmosphere to the events leading up to Fight Night — Weigh-Ins, Press Conferences, and Media Workouts. Michael not only adds the drama that only a Cage Announcer can deliver, but also takes on the responsibility to communicate event details, drive ticket sales, highlight the promoters upcoming shows, recognize sponsors, and create a feel for the events that are uniquely MMA.

When Fight Night arrives… Michael’s work with the In-House crowd builds such genuine rapport that he can ensure the fans will be on their feet and yelling on ‘Q’ at the top of the show, and during any re-sets or critical re-joins from commercial breaks. Michael’s experience allows him to maintain this high energy atmosphere for as long as is needed to ensure that the broadcast has the right look and feel that is so critical to the show’s Producers.