Mike Goldberg Issues Statement On UFC Exit

Veteran UFC commentator Mike Goldberg’s near 20-year run behind the mic came to an end last weekend at UFC 207, though there was no mention of that fact during the pay-per-view broadcast.

However, Goldberg has now taken to social media to thank everyone who’s offered him messages of support and thanks for being the voice of the UFC for so many years.

“I wish I could respond to every single fan, fighter, and member of the media who reached out and showed their support, gratitude, and appreciation! It has been overwhelming and so gratifying! Thank you!!

Every single UFC, from Ultimate Japan to UFC 207, my primary focus has been on just 2 things!

First, to bring passion, energy, and raw emotion to our fans around the world, dedicated, diehard fans like none other!

Second, to properly represent each and every fighter, from UFC newcomer to veterans with 20-plus Octagon battles, our fighters work so hard and sacrifice so much, it was my responsibility to properly prepare and tell their stories!!

Tommy Toe Hold, that video was hilarious!

And just for the record, I still believe that Anderson Silva’s Precision is Precise!”

Check out the good-natured tribute to Goldberg from Tommy Toe Hold that he referred to in his statementn below.

Ross launched MMA Insight (previously FightOfTheNight.com) in 2009 as a way to channel his passion for the sport of mixed martial arts. He's since penned countless news stories and live fight reports along with dozens of feature articles as the lead writer for the site, reaching millions of fans in the process.