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

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  1. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    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 (www.mmajunkie.com) 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? :blood

    :hat
     
    Haggis McJackass, Dec 29, 2012
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  2. Stoo

    Stoo Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    We dont know until they tell us...
     
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  3. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    Whatever it is, it apparently was pretty sudden. :conf

    :hat
     
    Haggis McJackass, Dec 29, 2012
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  4. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    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.
     
    Rob_Floyd, Dec 29, 2012
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  5. Johnstown

    Johnstown Boxing Addict banned

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    i have some ideas but they would all be bull**** speculation...
     
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  6. Stoo

    Stoo Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    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
     
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  7. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    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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  8. MaliSlamusrex

    MaliSlamusrex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    about time they fired his ass. He is the worst commentator in any sport.
     
    MaliSlamusrex, Dec 30, 2012
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  9. KERRIGAN

    KERRIGAN Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Anik made me miss Goldberg and Goldberg is ****.

    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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  10. thejokerswild

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    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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  11. Beouche

    Beouche Juan Manuel Marquez Full Member

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    Didnt miss that ****wit 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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  12. Ne5ville14

    Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... Full Member

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    :lol:

    dumb/annoying but memorable is better !

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

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    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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  14. BobDigi5060

    BobDigi5060 East Side MMA Full Member

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    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!" :dead 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.
     
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  15. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    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.

    **** Goldberg off.
     
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