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Mike Goldberg issues statement on departure from UFC - 'I’ll forever be grateful for being on this journey'

Many people were surprised to learn that UFC 207 last month was the final time Mike Goldberg would be commentating cageside for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after nearly 20 years of service. Even more people were surprised to learn that the promotion did little to send Goldberg off in fashion. After two weeks of silence, Goldberg released the following statement earlier this morning (Sat., Jan. 7, 2016) via Twitter:

What an incredible ride! I’ll forever be grateful for being on this journey with all of you for the last 19 years! pic.twitter.com/reg3APxk9X

— Mike Goldberg (@MFG16) January 7, 2017

"I wish I could respond to every single fan, fighter and member of the media who reached out and showed their support, gratitude and appreciation," wrote Goldberg.