Mike Goldberg took a leave of absence starting at the UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez event on December 29, 2012.
UFC President Dana White broke the news shortly before the event began. Rumors ran rampant that various things had occurred.
It was later confirmed that Goldberg was absent due to a reported illness.
During today’s UFC on FOX 6 media conference call the UFC’s director of communications Dave Sholler confirmed that Goldberg would be back at the broadcast table at the FOX event.
“I can confirm that Mike Goldberg will be on the broadcast with Joe Rogan for the FOX broadcast.”
During his absense UFC on FX and Fuel TV’s Jon Anik filled in.