Mike Goldberg breaks silence regarding UFC departure

Mike Goldberg didn’t get a send off following UFC 207, but Friday night he released a statement regarding his final UFC show on Twitter.

The promotion’s longtime play-by-play man, dating back to 1997, thanked fans for the support, gave a shoutout to UFC fighters and even poked a bit of fun at himself in the post.

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!” Goldberg wrote. “It has been overwhelming and so…