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'Mike Goldberg' (born November 24 , 1964) is an American sportscaster.

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Broadcasting career

Personal life

References

Broadcasting career

He is best known as the play-by-play announcer for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, a high-profile mixed martial arts event. His voice is heard on pay-per-views and shows on Fox Sports Net and Spike TV.
Goldberg is also the studio host for college football telecasts on FSN. Most games involve teams in the Big 12 and Pacific 10 conferences.
In 2005, Goldberg was offered a contract to work for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to be the head announcer on the WWE's flagship show RAW.[1] He was also reportedly offered an extra 6 figure amount to no-show at a UFC event prior to starting work for WWE.[2] Ultimately Goldberg refused the WWE contract and signed a new deal with the UFC.
He is the former TV play-by-play announcer for the Minnesota Wild and the Tampa Bay Lightning
Goldberg is the announcer for the Lingerie Bowl.
Goldberg also does play-by-play commentary for FSN's broadcasts of the Red Bull Air Race World Series.

Personal life

Mike and wife his Kim have two children, a 9 year old daughter Kiarra and a year old son Kole. Goldberg is based in Atlanta, Georgia.^[1]
Grew up in North Olmsted, OH with one brother, Todd. Both played and were exceptional hockey players. Spent college at Bowling Green State University.

References

1. [Stated in the August 2007 issue of Ultimate Grappling]