master of ceremonies

With the card running more than an hour later than planned, it was 03:20 local time when master of ceremonies Michael Buffer introduced Ngannou to the ring.

David Tennant is hosting Sunday’s ceremony in London and says it’s more relaxing to be the master of ceremonies than a nominee.

The pontiff said he also has worked with the papal master of ceremonies to revise the funeral rites: “We simplified them a lot,” he said.

From the lectern, the master of ceremonies glanced over the crowd that gathered for the news conference introducing Ron Washington as the Angels’ new manager.

"Please welcome our honoured VIP guests to today's celebrations," announced the master of ceremonies.