Feature UFC commentator Mike Goldberg to leave the promotion after UFC 207 by Daniel Yanofsky December 29, 2016 Mike Goldberg (Bleacher Report) It looks like the new age of the UFC won’t include a fan favorite. During yesterday’s media scrum UFC President Dana White announced that UFC play-by-play commentator Mike Goldberg’s final broadcast for the promotion will be at UFC 207 this Friday. Goldberg has been with the UFC since UFC 15.5: Ultimate Japan in 1997. Alongside Joe Rogan, he has called historical moments for the promotion and has been considered “the voice” of the UFC by fans. Kristine Haugsjaa and I have discussed the possibility of Goldberg leaving on The Main Event. With WME | IMG set to become the new UFC owners, there were rumors of big changes coming to the promotion. Several talent have already been laid off around the world, and not even promotion regulars were safe. It is unknown who will replace Goldberg at the commentary table, but the hope is its someone with knowledge of MMA and someone who’s worked with the UFC. MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani put someone’s name into the hat: httpss://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/814229039476936705 That wouldn’t be a bad choice at all. The fear Kristine and I have is if someone from the entertainment business gets brought in (someone like Ryan Seacrest or the man himself). With time until UFC 208, the company will have a big decision to make. Good luck to Mike Goldberg in whatever he ends up doing, and thank you for all that you have done while with the UFC. Post Views: 1,463 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Daniel Yanofsky Baseball Editor, Misc. Sports Editor. Covers all things combat sports (MMA, Pro Wrestling and Boxing). When he's not writing, Daniel hosts a podcast, The Main Event. Latest posts by Daniel Yanofsky (see all) Mets hire Luis Rojas to replace Carlos Beltran as manager - January 23, 2020 An Outsider’s 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot - January 21, 2020 A Wild Yo Sighting: Yoenis Cespedes participates in running, fielding and hitting drills - January 21, 2020 Following Conor McGregor’s win at UFC 246, is “The King” truly back? - January 20, 2020 Related Topicsdana whiteMike Goldbergmmaufcufc 207WME-IMG 1 Comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on March 15, 2021 Will Michael Jordan’s Exclusive Golf Course Enable Him To Take On The Pros? by Katie Malespina | posted on March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren by Brandon Berrios | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Feature You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) On the 109th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... DGS Main Event MMA Fight of the Year: Robbie Lawler vs. Carlos Condit at UFC 195 Double G Sports: Top 50 Articles From 2016