Nationality American Education Miami University Spouse Kim Goldberg (m. 1996) | Role Commentator Name Mike Goldberg | |
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Born November 24, 1964 (age 59) ( 1964-11-24 ) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Children Kiarra Goldberg, Kole Goldberg TV shows Shaq Vs., Brutally Normal, UltimateBet.net Poker Challenge, Red Bull Air Race World Series on Fox Similar People Joe Rogan, Frank Coraci, Tangie Ambrose, Mike Damus, Joanna Pacula Profiles | ||
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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. He currently works for Bellator MMA, debuting in 2017 at Bellator 180.
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- Live chat anderson silva s return mike goldberg s nfl disaster ufc 179 preview and more
- Mike goldberg ufc commentator 2012 off the record on jones vs silva gsp its all over line
- Broadcasting career
- Personal life
- References
Mike goldberg ufc commentator 2012 off the record on jones vs silva gsp its all over line
Broadcasting career
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Goldberg graduated from Miami University.
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.
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. He was also reportedly offered an extra six-figure amount to no-show at a UFC event prior to starting work for WWE. Ultimately, Goldberg refused the WWE contract and signed a new deal with UFC.
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.
He works at Bellator MMA on Spike.
On June 24, 2017, Goldberg made his Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 180 in Madison Square Garden.
Personal life
Mike has a daughter and a son and is involved in a long term relationship.