Marc Goddard: ‘MMA Culture’ to Blame on Lack of Corner Stoppages - MMA Fighting 

Love that MMA Fighting gives refs a platform too. Fans often forget that these guys got stuff going on outside of fighting as well and are good people. Cheers Ariel

Skyping from the car like a true martial artist.

Close your eyes and imagine mark saying he deserves the title shot…

I think MMA is too popular of a sport now to not have a more objective scoring system. Sandhagen vs TJ really made me confused as what judges actually prioritize in a fight.

One difference with boxing corners Vs MMA corners seems to be the boxing corners seem to think beyond the current fight. For example, a fighter is in a bad spot and risking long term injury/K.O etc and the corner seems to be willing to call it to save the fighter for 'another day' to prolong the fighter's career/quality of life. This may be because boxers have more options in securing a future fight compared to the '3 losses and you're done' nature of top flight MMA.

Mark NOT SO Goddard 🔥

Jason Herzog is the best ref in the sport at the moment but Marc isn't too far behind.

I'd love to see a judge come on this show

One of the greatest refs in the game, Jason is amazing too I have a great appreciation for refs as I’m sure most people do

Man, I love this. This is great content. Stopping to actually consider the advancement and improvement of the sport. Much more engaging than reading tweets.

Marc always impresses me. Seems like a top man.

I used to think UFC officials were terrible, but then I realized how good they actually were after I saw the officiating in the amateur and small mma circuits.

0:19: ⚔ Discussion with Mark Goddard on MMA culture impact on corner stoppages. 4:09: ⚖ Misunderstanding and ignorance in MMA culture affecting officiating and knowledge in the sport. 7:39: ⚔ Improving MMA broadcast quality through educational seminars for broadcasters to enhance understanding of rules and regulations. 11:32: ⚖ Challenges faced by MMA referees and judges due to subjective nature of calls and impact of confidence on decision-making. 15:08: ⚖ Importance of self-confidence and acceptance in high-pressure roles like refereeing. 18:48: ⚔ Passionate dedication to discussing fights, emphasizing the seriousness of their role in MMA. 22:45: ⚠ Referees and coaches in MMA need to be vigilant for signs of a fighter in a defensive to survival transition.

Boxers take way more head shots which is all the really matters long term and the fights are much longer and it's such a specific skill that once a guy gets the upper hand its almost impossible to turn it around. MMA less rounds, much less head shots per minute, chance of turning the fight around much higher and more competitive match making.

Mark is actually very articulate. I didn't appreciate it until now.

Goddard is a GOAT. Really appreciative of his compassion and commitment to a sport that means so much to all of us 🙌🏻

what a great bloke.nice he gets a paltform to speak,great interview

He is the best referee right now to me in MMA.

Coming from a guy who gives time outs for fake eye pokes and low blows...stands ppl up and bad stoppages.

Colbys favorite mma ref

Goddard and Herzog tops in the game right now

I've been a fan of MMA since 2006. And there is a major problem with late stoppages in MMA fights. This is a problem that will lead to a death in the UFC soon if it's not addressed. It makes no sense why the UFC hasn't addressed this problem, because the negative dark cloud of having a death, will be a black mark on the sport. Calvin Kattar, and Bryan Ortega both took life threatening damage in their fights. Conor's teammate, Charlie Ward, killed a man in a regular MMA fight, after landing multiple head strikes. It's not uncommon for boxers to die, as you can look up the record of boxing deaths, and it's quite astounding. There are a few major problems. Late stoppages, where referees allow a person to take unnecessary damage, as well as fighters hitting their unconscious opponent with hammer fists (Francis Ngannou, Jeremy Stephens). And then, fighters clearly in "survival" and not mounting any offense at all.

Waiting for the Colby fanboys to show up in the comments hating on mark lol

Mark Goddard is a great ref , that job is tough Boones every happy ,bit I've seen plenty if fights were he makes great decisions and few were they are bad

The pay structure is to blame if you ask me. Knowing that you're only going home with half of your pay if you lose will men people stay in there longer than they have to. Clinging on to that homerun hope

Want to hear thoughts on Colby, Keith Peterson, Steve Mazagatti, fighter pay, and his thoughts on the ufc GOAT

Big respect to Marc 👍🏿

such a british thing "can you hear me alright?" haha

Bring Yamasaki back!

Herb Dean needs this education urgently, do him a favor Marc.

Helwani, please send me the PDF, I don't have 200euros

Goddard spitting facts here

I liked a lot of Marc's points but isn't it the referees job to protect the fighters? If the corners have to throw a towel in due to their fighter getting beat up the ref could have probably stopped it already

I wish the judging of a fight was more clear, I’ve always thought like eight or so ex ufc fighters should judge each fight.

One of the few respectable refs in the UFC. The true one.

Great interview but please address this.........AERIAL ISSUE😅, Ariel.

For some reason I never forgot the match he refereed where he continually stood up the Japanese fighter literally after a few seconds on the ground. I'm sure he got told what not to do again after that, I never saw fighters stood up so quickly. At least he's not hugging fighters like herb.

Mark Notso Goddard😂

Best in the business. God bless (wink…)

Marc is one of the best but he isn’t the best in the business. We want Herzog Ariel.

Such a great ref. Best part about him is that he’s so transparent with his love for the sport and fighters. He just wants to make everyone more knowledgeable watchers. Which in turn helps fighters.

Best in the business

Marc is an OG. Best ref. Cant believe herb Dean beat him for ref of the year. Man is a legend. Get back to recording another pod with Dan Hardy Marc

Marc is also a blackbelt in BJJ

Wonder how much this commercial cost marc...cuz this isnt a free session

The Kattar vs Holloway fight should have been stopped! Dude will never be the same after that punishment.

U mean pride

Ariel, the beta, would have this fool on here. Terrible ref

Marc nuttso Goddard

Mark not so goddard

Gotta change your thumbnail to 2022 😉👍

Man Marks nose is freakin me out

MMA coaches dont throw in the towel cause most promotions offer Show pay and WIN pay. in boxing you get paid one lump sum win or lose.

Ariel: no one understands you Mark: I train officials Mario: hold my beer 🍺

At refereeing Marc is not so good

Marc is my favorite Ref he’s always on top of the action.

He talks about when a fighter goes into survival mode. Are there any instances where a fighter is in that mode but somehow comes back to win? Also, if the advancing fighter is hurt/exhausted, does that play a factor on when to call it? I guess the trick is recognizing if its survival mode, while not letting it go on too long

MMA Backdoor Politics are to blame for TOO MANY Early Stoppages

Marc Goddard vs Connor McGregor in 2022

Marc goddard is maybe the only ref who doesn't enter in the octagon to smile at the camera and ref instead

Marc NOT SO GODDARD babbbyyyyy

Herb dean had a awful few years

I love Goddard and consider him to be the best ref in the game. I particularly like how he often explains things to fighters in the ring, when he cautions them, etc. It makes all the sense in the world that he is an educator.

The King of referees!!!

Fake ref

Marc not so goddard

I blame lack of good referees on Goddard and Herb Dean

Everybody- Mark has the secret knowledge, tap into it. He has the rule book!

Word on the streets is that Colby pissed on this guy's face and he liked it ,#BetaUK

Goddard Robbed Isreal!! He was on his feet bobbin and weaving. He is the Champion. Give Isreal his respect and let it play out! Alex was going to tire out with all those punches being thrown. Isreal would have gotten thru that moment! But since Goddard jumped in prematurely we will never know what could have happened!! So pissed about that stoppage Reply

One of the worst refs right now 👎👎👎

Here after #UFC281

Ariel: we don’t know what you do Mark: arm yourself with information Mario: hold my beer 🍺

Fake ref