Mike Goldberg

Mike Goldberg

Goldberg in 2008
Born Mike Goldberg
(1966-11-24) November 24, 1966
North Olmsted, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Residence Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.[2]
Occupation Play-by-play commentator

Mike Goldberg (born November 24, 1964) is an American play-by-play commentator, mainly known for his work with the Ultimate Fighting Championship from 1997 until his departure in 2017.[3] He currently works for Bellator MMA, debuting in 2017 at Bellator 180.[2]

Broadcasting career

Born in North Olmsted, Ohio,[1] Goldberg graduated from Miami University.[2]

Goldberg also served as studio host for college football telecasts on FSN, as well as ACC Sunday Night Hoops, he also appeared as a guest host on The Best Damn Sports Show Period, and has been heard on Arizona Cardinals pre-season telecasts.

He is the former TV play-by-play announcer for the Detroit Red Wings, Minnesota Wild and ESPN2 Hockey, broadcasting over 900 NHL Games.[2]

In 2005, Goldberg was offered a contract to work for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to be the head announcer on WWE's flagship show WWE Raw.[4] He was also reportedly offered an extra six-figure amount to no-show at a UFC event prior to starting work for WWE.[5] Ultimately, Goldberg refused the WWE contract and signed a new deal with UFC.

On October 12, 2014, Goldberg made his NFL play-by-play debut. It lasted one game after his mistake-filled, widely panned debut including repeatedly referring to Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer as Don Zimmer. Afterwards he engaged Twitter fans, critical of his call, with profane responses. He was removed from the next week's broadcast and never called another NFL game.

During his tenure with SportsChannel Chicago, he served as sideline reporter for the Chicago Bulls, including the Bulls 1991, 1992 and 1993 World Championships. He has also called Big Ten, ACC and SEC college football and basketball games.

Goldberg also served as the Host of Shaquille O'Neal's sports reality television show Shaq Vs.

On December 28, 2016, UFC announced that Goldberg would be leaving the promotion following UFC 207.[6]

He works at Absolute Championship Berkut.

On June 24, 2017, Goldberg made his Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 180 in Madison Square Garden.[2]

Personal life

Mike has a daughter and a son and is involved in a long term relationship.

References

  1. 1 2 Stupp, Dan. "UFC's military events have impact on broadcaster". Dayton Daily News.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bellator signs commentators Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo". Bellator MMA. June 13, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  3. ↑ Reynolds, Robert. "UFC announcer Mike Goldberg goes from pucks to punchouts". MMADieHards.com.
  4. ↑ GOLDBERG SPEAKS FOR FIRST TIME - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more
  5. ↑ 411mania.com: Wrestling - VIOLENT PANDA Saturday News 08.05.06
  6. ↑ "UFC commentator Mike Goldberg leaving the promotion following UFC 207". MMAFighting. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
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