Mike Goldberg a pill junkie? Have we seen the last of him in the booth?

Haggis McJackass · 12-30-2012, 01:55 AM

Veteran announcer Mike Goldberg will not be calling the fights tonight at UFC 155. Originally, his absence from tonight’s event was attributed to an illness, but it turns out that this isn’t quite the case. Via MMAJunkie:

UFC President Dana White on Friday confirmed the change to MMAjunkie.com ([Only registered and activated users can see links. ]) but could not offer specifics into the situation or when Goldberg is expected to return to his post.

“He’s taking time off and is not working this weekend,” White said. “I don’t know when he will be back.

White declined to offer any specifics on the reason for Goldberg’s leave.

What's happened here?

Stoo · 12-30-2012, 01:59 AM

We dont know until they tell us...

Haggis McJackass · 12-30-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoo

We dont know until they tell us...

Whatever it is, it apparently was pretty sudden.

Rob_Floyd · 12-30-2012, 02:06 AM

Anik didn't annoy me tonight, to be honest. I palmed my face far more frequently during the last couple PPV's than I did during this one.

Johnstown · 12-30-2012, 02:07 AM

i have some ideas but they would all be bullshit speculation...

Stoo · 12-30-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_Floyd

Anik didn't annoy me tonight, to be honest. I palmed my face far more frequently during the last couple PPV's than I did during this one.

Anik is solid, but bland. He does overuse winningest though, hate that Say what you want about Goldy, he is distinct...more often than not for the wrong reasons but distinct none the less

Rob_Floyd · 12-30-2012, 02:33 AM

Anik is beyond bland. I can't even recall a word he said tonight, to be honest with you. I'm not sure what's worse; being bland and forgettable, or being dumb/annoying but memorable.

MaliSlamusrex · 12-30-2012, 07:05 AM

about time they fired his ass. He is the worst commentator in any sport.

KERRIGAN · 12-30-2012, 08:47 AM

Anik made me miss Goldberg and Goldberg is shit.

There was absolutely no chemistry whatsoever in the commentary between Rogan and Anik.

Also with Anik, I find it annoying how fast he speaks and how many words he is keen to inflict upon anyone watching the broadcast.

thejokerswild · 12-30-2012, 09:13 AM

Didn't think I would say it but I hope he comes back. The voice and personality go hand in hand with UFC ppvs. Him and Rogan go back a long way.

Anik seemed to do the job tonight but yeah, really didn't emphasize the action like goldberg can. Not the familiar ingrained broadcast style

Beouche · 12-30-2012, 09:35 AM

Didnt miss that fuckwit at all. Didnt like the guy last night though. Why dont they bring in Schiavello?

And why they still using Bruce Buffet?

For a company that likes to be on the ball and deliver a quality product, they have two of the shittest fronts you can find anywhere

Ne5ville14 · 12-30-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob_Floyd

Anik is beyond bland. I can't even recall a word he said tonight, to be honest with you. I'm not sure what's worse; being bland and forgettable, or being dumb/annoying but memorable.

dumb/annoying but memorable is better !

If you are able to laugh at yourself it's alot better !!

greathamza · 12-30-2012, 01:11 PM

Anik was killing Joe.
Joe was doing his thing talking and then Aniks response was OK and then dead silence. WTF?
Say what you will but Goldy could at least hold a conversation

BobDigi5060 · 12-31-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KERRIGAN

Anik made me miss Goldberg and Goldberg is shit.

There was absolutely no chemistry whatsoever in the commentary between Rogan and Anik.

Also with Anik, I find it annoying how fast he speaks and how many words he is keen to inflict upon anyone watching the broadcast.

It was their first time together, but Anik bottled it.

Absolutely no insight, just play by play. He was on his ass for the majority of the night, the fight was ending and all he had to say was "One minute to go!"

He is not bad, but he has no business calling fights. Keep him in studio, and give Frank Mir some play. I've seen Joe Rogan busting on Mauro Ranallo so I don't think they will ever be paired up.

Goldie will be missed, and I believe he is dealing with some personal problems.. Maybe that cute, half Asian daughter of his.

Flea Man · 01-01-2013, 12:45 PM

I much prefer Anik not saying much and offering little of substance than Goldberg not being able to shut his mouth and talking utter bollocks all the time.

Fuck Goldberg off.

12-30-2012, 01:55 AM	#1
Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: From the Lands Down Under. Posts: 22,502 vCash: 177	Mike Goldberg a pill junkie? Have we seen the last of him in the booth? Veteran announcer Mike Goldberg will not be calling the fights tonight at UFC 155. Originally, his absence from tonight’s event was attributed to an illness, but it turns out that this isn’t quite the case. Via MMAJunkie: UFC President Dana White on Friday confirmed the change to MMAjunkie.com ([Only registered and activated users can see links. ]) but could not offer specifics into the situation or when Goldberg is expected to return to his post. “He’s taking time off and is not working this weekend,” White said. “I don’t know when he will be back. White declined to offer any specifics on the reason for Goldberg’s leave. What's happened here?
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Stoo RIP T-Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14,976 vCash: 1000	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. We dont know until they tell us...
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Rob_Floyd Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 4,995 vCash: 847	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. Anik is beyond bland. I can't even recall a word he said tonight, to be honest with you. I'm not sure what's worse; being bland and forgettable, or being dumb/annoying but memorable.
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MaliSlamusrex Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,263 vCash: 1000	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. about time they fired his ass. He is the worst commentator in any sport.
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KERRIGAN Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vegemite Island Posts: 4,676 vCash: 356	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. Anik made me miss Goldberg and Goldberg is shit. There was absolutely no chemistry whatsoever in the commentary between Rogan and Anik. Also with Anik, I find it annoying how fast he speaks and how many words he is keen to inflict upon anyone watching the broadcast.
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12-30-2012, 09:13 AM	#10
thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. Didn't think I would say it but I hope he comes back. The voice and personality go hand in hand with UFC ppvs. Him and Rogan go back a long way. Anik seemed to do the job tonight but yeah, really didn't emphasize the action like goldberg can. Not the familiar ingrained broadcast style
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Beouche Dinamita East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 10,196 vCash: 500	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. Didnt miss that fuckwit at all. Didnt like the guy last night though. Why dont they bring in Schiavello? And why they still using Bruce Buffet? For a company that likes to be on the ball and deliver a quality product, they have two of the shittest fronts you can find anywhere
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greathamza Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sweden Posts: 6,305 vCash: 0	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. Anik was killing Joe. Joe was doing his thing talking and then Aniks response was OK and then dead silence. WTF? Say what you will but Goldy could at least hold a conversation
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,065 vCash: 75	Re: Something has happened with Mike Goldberg, and it's not looking good for him. I much prefer Anik not saying much and offering little of substance than Goldberg not being able to shut his mouth and talking utter bollocks all the time. Fuck Goldberg off.
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