MMA community pays tribute to Mike Goldberg after quiet UFC 207 sendoff

Friday evening in Las Vegas, longtime UFC commentator Mike Goldberg called his final event for the UFC. Leading up to the fight, there were numerous reports that the event would be Goldberg’s last. Those reports came after UFC President Dana White stated that he was working to put together a ‘dream team’ of commentary.

While there was no mention of the event being Goldberg’s last during the course of the UFC 207 broadcast, fighters took to Twitter to pay tribute to the longtime commentator. In addition, Goldberg’s son took to Twitter to express his frustration with the promotion for quietly whisking his father away.

my dad did so much for the UFC over the past 13 years and they can't even give him a proper goodbye. what a joke @ufc

— kole (@kolegoldberg) December 31, 2016

20 years** what an embarrassment @ufc https://t.co/2eHoF4fV6l

— kole (@kolegoldberg) December 31, 2016

End of an era..Goldberg will be missed.
He should leave his microphone in the middle of the cage like fighters do their gloves. Lol

— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 30, 2016

@MFG16 we will miss ya brother! #endofanera

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) December 31, 2016

Thank you to Joe Silva and Mike Goldberg for all the great @ufc memories & props to Amanda Nunes for showing everyone what's up.

— Cortney Casey (@CastIron_Casey) December 31, 2016

No matter what the storyline on Mike Goldberg @MFG16 leaving UFC, there absolutely should have been a tribute to the man.@joerogan #UFC207

— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) December 31, 2016

Was always great to see @MFG16 at @UFC events. Take good care Goldy, hope to see you around my friend!!

— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) December 31, 2016

@MFG16 Goldie = legend. Great person/friend/Role Model. Honored to have had so many fights called by you & ur sexy voice. #ThanksForTheYears

— Matt Mitrione (@mattmitrione) December 31, 2016

Big props 2 my man @MFG16 working his last UFC tonight. Mike you have been nothing but class throughout the years. God Bless brother #AskBJM

— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) December 30, 2016

Working out with With a couple of #OGs
Gonna miss you #MikeGoldberg thanks for the #goodvibes and support.. https://t.co/46ijX8f4n2

— Yancy Medeiros (@ymedeiros) December 31, 2016

GONNA MISS YOU Mr.Goldberg "Goldie" @MFG16 Your AMAZING! 🙏🏻

— BANGMuayThaicom (@DUANEBANGCOM) December 31, 2016

Thanks @MFG16 for everything. So many memories. Cannot believe I got the chance to call a PPV w/ you after listening for so many years

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) December 31, 2016

Listening 2 @MFG16 during his last UFC show was emotional. He's the Godfather of the mic, showed the way for me & others. Thanks Mike 👏🏼😢👏🏼

— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) December 31, 2016

Congratulations to my friend and colleague @MFG16 on a legendary career w/ the UFC! Hall-of-Fame voice that I trust will be heard from soon.

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) December 31, 2016