Does anyone else miss Mike Goldberg?

[Seahawks Fan]

I was watching some old fights recently and it occurred to me just how much I miss Mike Goldberg calling the fights.

Yeah he made A lot of technical mistakes and didn't have a deep understanding of fighting, but what he lacked in those areas he made up for with pure enthusiasm. Watching Goldie call the big fights makes me aware of how lifeless and boring the current broadcast teams are. You can even sense Rogan is not the same without Goldie. Joe used to be like a giddy high school kid when Goldie was around, now he calls the fights like a lifeless corporate robot.

I don't care what anyone says, Goldie's voice is synonymous with the UFC's golden era, and many of those legendary moments would be worse off were it not for Goodies excitement and enthusiasm giving the PBP. Long live Goldie!

 

[CerebralKnievel]

He has a great voice for the job, and frankly, as dumb as he frequently appeared, Cormier equals him in his own bumbling stupidity. That said, they're all more or less forgettable and irrelevant. Rogan is great as a pivotal figure of mockery, though.

 

[Hymen Crusher]

I think it until I actually watch a fight he called. Then I remember I don't miss him at all I miss that ufc. I watch gsp vs Hughes 2 at least once a year as one should, Goldie doesn't help at all.

 

[HNIC215]

 

[Poirierfan]

Great voice and amateur hour all in one.

 

[jsbx45]

Of course I do.

So do you..

 

[italiamusica]

He has a great voice for the job, and frankly, as dumb as he frequently appeared, Cormier equals him in his own bumbling stupidity. That said, they're all more or less forgettable and irrelevant. Rogan is great as a pivotal figure of mockery, though.

That's exactly what it is, his voice is perfect for it.

 

[sonhow]

Every day

 

[Leonard Haid]

I was watching some old fights recently and it occurred to me just how much I miss Mike Goldberg calling the fights.

Yeah he made A lot of technical mistakes and didn't have a deep understanding of fighting, but what he lacked in those areas he made up for with pure enthusiasm. Watching Goldie call the big fights makes me aware of how lifeless and boring the current broadcast teams are. You can even sense Rogan is not the same without Goldie. Joe used to be like a giddy high school kid when Goldie was around, now he calls the fights like a lifeless corporate robot.

I don't care what anyone says, Goldie's voice is synonymous with the UFC's golden era, and many of those legendary moments would be worse off were it not for Goodies excitement and enthusiasm giving the PBP. Long live Goldie!

Goldberg left the UFC almost 10 years ago. Get over it.

 

[RichardHarrow]

Someone remind me why they got rid of him?

 

[DrRodentia]

What you are feeling is called nostalgia. You don't know what you got until it's gone. You would probably hate it if it never stopped. You may have even hated it then.

 

[Stump]

Yes and no. He was pretty cringe often and definitely lowered the professionalism status any time he was around.

But. Annik is too far the other way. He's a soulless corporate drone. We need a buttoned down but still relatable guy like quadros, instead of annick.

And we need a higher level goofball like Mauro or bas as colour commentator rather than the boring company men like DC, or bisping.

 

[DrRodentia]

But. Annik is too far the other way. He's a soulless corporate drone. We need a buttoned down but still relatable guy like quadros, instead of annick.

And we need a higher level goofball like Mauro or bas as colour commentator rather than the boring company men like DC, or bisping.

Anik is a degenerate gambler and he throws little jokes and out of pocket comments in there from time to time. I think he is significantly better at his job than Goldberg was, nostalgia aside. Goldie's style belonged in the era that it was.

 

[burningspear]

nah, you could often sense rogan's frustration

 

[Mitchell Cummingham]

I was watching some old fights recently and it occurred to me just how much I miss Mike Goldberg calling the fights.

Yeah he made A lot of technical mistakes and didn't have a deep understanding of fighting, but what he lacked in those areas he made up for with pure enthusiasm. Watching Goldie call the big fights makes me aware of how lifeless and boring the current broadcast teams are. You can even sense Rogan is not the same without Goldie. Joe used to be like a giddy high school kid when Goldie was around, now he calls the fights like a lifeless corporate robot.

I don't care what anyone says, Goldie's voice is synonymous with the UFC's golden era, and many of those legendary moments would be worse off were it not for Goodies excitement and enthusiasm giving the PBP. Long live Goldie!

Goldberg was the golden era of the UFC. They could've kept him whilst still bringing in more commentators

 

[Karate Kid]

oh gee, another millennial nostalgia fest that lacks self awareness

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

Yeah. Cause Mike Gilberg isn't cutting it

 

[Young Calf Kick]

 

[josh345]

Long live buffer. Him and Joe were perfect together.

 

[AndrewGolota48]

No other announcer could ever pull off opening lines like "Vitor is back! Chuck doesn't care!" delivered in dramatic fashion.