UFC fans are burning over a report that outspoken sportstalk radio host Jim Rome is in talks to replace Mike Goldberg as the mixed-martial-arts league’s lead broadcaster.
FloSports managing editor and former Bleacher Report MMA writer Jeremy Botter said on Twitter that he’s confirmed talks with the former “Rome is Burning” host, which were originally mentioned by former fighter Chael Sonnen on a podcast. Here’s Botter’s tweet:
https://twitter.com/jeremybotter/status/814219042772885504
Company president Dana White told reporters Wednesday that Goldberg’s final fight call will be at pay-per-view UFC 207, which takes place on Friday. The UFC did not immediately respond to TheWrap‘s request for comment on the possibilty of a Rome hire.
Wednesday afternoon, many of the combat sport’s fans attempted to beat the Rome talks into submission. Here’s some of the finest Twitter haymakers thrown in the unsupportive 140-character octagon:
If Jim Rome gets the job, Joe Rogan will break his arm by the second show
— RJ Veneno 23 ?? (@Rammel_23) December 28, 2016
Saw Jim Rome trending. Unfortunately not for the reason you hope.
— Franklin Harris (@FranklinH3000) December 28, 2016
If the Jim Rome becoming lead UFC broadcaster rumors are true I'll honestly need to start watching fights muted
— Ryan Wintle (@RyanWintle) December 28, 2016
Jim Rome calling UFC fights is comedy.
— John (@JGor492) December 28, 2016
https://twitter.com/Easton_Johnson2/status/814233186662170625
https://twitter.com/FlyinBrianJ/status/814227461718282240
https://twitter.com/TheRealKohut/status/814237400050307072