'UFC Referee Tells All' | Bisping interviews Marc Goddard

[@paulhancock]

Bisping said to Marc; "We could sit here and go over some funny old stories, but no one's interested in that...". Absolutely not true! Pretty sure everyone would love to hear the stories about the wild west of early UK MMA. Sounds bonkers. Great conversation, fellas. You always learn something when Marc's talking about MMA.

[@MandricX]

please deliver on this mike

[@MandricX]

and marc!

[@ianmarr2557]

"we have some crazy stories that would shock interest you" BUT, we aren't going to tell them we are just going to talk about boring shite!

[@Johnnotdoe94]

@@paulhancock exactly what I was thinking

[@jimmymcgoo8641]

Yeah get him back on Mike and discuss random stories please.

[@djhappydaze]

This was one of my fav episodes. You need to have Marc back again. His explanations from a referees perspective were so informative & he explained his points so well.

[@XoXo475]

Superb!!! He needs to be a regular guest on Believe You Me

[@XoXo475]

Absolutely phenomenal man and interview! What a journey. Now it’s time to get No Nonsense Pete!!! ❤

[@Johnnotdoe94]

Goddard is a great talker, He needs to start a podcast . It would be a hit!

[@gabrielcaminero9855]

That is an awesome idea bro 😎 I’ll watch it for real fo real

[@paulhancock]

He started one with Dan Hardy on the Dan Hardy/Full Reptile channel called "Listen!", but they only did a few episodes. They did it after the Usman/Covington fight when Colby was calling Marc a corrupt cheat, so Marc wanted to set the record straight. He's reffing events every week so probably doesn't have time...

[@Johnnotdoe94]

Just seems like we don't get to hear much from the refs and he seems like an interesting dude with alot of great stories

[@Shrnirpledorp]

N he could get judges n refs on 2 talk when they f k up. Great idea n free views if these judges grow a set

[@ianmarr2557]

@@Johnnotdoe94 he did, with Dan Hardy...it wasn't! 😂

[@zero-jr9no]

This is perhaps my favorite interview of yours so far, keep it up guys! Would love to see more refs or Marc again.

[@DodgeyHodgey]

You and Marcs little tales is exactly what we want to hear Mike!

[@andymurphy6399]

The mma guru,s impression of him is spot on 😂😂

[@jonathanwright4308]

ITS OVAA 😂

[@andymurphy6399]

Ah Buddy Buddy!!

[@Pooki2024]

MMA Gurus impression of Goddard is impeccable 😂

[@blarose79]

AAHH AHHH, Bud day!!!!

[@scottswift8153]

Its oooiii buddy it's ova

[@duncan-xg9sh]

He's the best ref since I've been watching UFC. He has an excellent understanding of the line between letting fighters defend themselves and protecting them from real damage.

[@VILLAGEOFDEATH]

Totally agree my friend, I hope Mark and Herb become the first referee's inducted into the UFC HOF some day 🙏

[@meatrocket6979]

@@VILLAGEOFDEATHno they won’t they aren’t that good Keith Peterson is far better u must be a casual

[@Ignaccio-m5q]

It's a very unrewarding job to be a referee in a sport with such a toxic (&betting) fanbase. But he's one of the best refs ever. He's fast, has knowledge, confidence, authority and protects concussed fighters. He should be proud instead of miserable.

[@TheFrostDawg]

IT'S OVA! NOOOOOO. IT'S OVA!!!!

[@sammayo4820]

I would love to read that book, plz Mark get on the case

[@skwrrskwr]

"We could go over some really good funny old tales, but people aren't too interested in that." Yes they are.

[@ttom1122]

"Be a good person, but don't waste time proving it" Pretty sick quote from Marc

[@PAPPADASH]

Excellent quote.

[@Gary_Hope]

Marc is always a great guest on podcasts, his knowledge and passion for the sport really comes across, loads of respect for him as a ref.

[@toddjohnson5176]

Great show today Count. It's awesome that Marc was able to talk about his martial arts accolades so people realize just how good and knowledgeable he is.👍🏽

[@christopherlibertelli1029]

This is perhaps the most professional, most informative and interesting interview that Bisping has ever treated us to. Its Mike's restraint that allowed Marc to dispense his wisdom: "Be a good person, don't waste time proving it" and Marc's genuinely wide-eyed delight at remembering what shall henceforth be called "the jeans incident." +1 to all the comments that we want to know more about the early days of British MMA. In fact, please mention to Marc that as a former exec at Netflix, I believe you don't have a book in you, have have a television show.

[@lamaboy2878]

Its fantastic to hear his perspective. What a great guy and good job with the interview. Great and questions.

[@tavisdavidson9637]

Great insight about who Mark is, not only as a Ref, but as a person. Hats off, Mate. 👊🏼

[@MattNewall_1]

Bisping is always great to listen to. When Goddard is on, its even better. Well done men. 👊🏻

[@GrimRomanXIII]

Marc and Jason are the GOATs of mma reffing

[@crisstryna_mma1622]

Hey, hey buddy, hey buddy. Very good interview. Mark would be amazing to get at a ' from the octagon'.

[@jocraigdodsworth8024]

Good content Mike, Marc is by far the best ref the ufc as ever had, said it for years.

[@Crazyfool12]

What a great interview. You can tell his intentions are good and he really cares about the sport and doing a good job. Just moved him up in my book, I'd want him as my ref.

[@s8ntdeer]

One of your best podcasts. Great great content!

[@webby3703]

Great interview, intriguing insight to reffing and what goes on behind the scenes. Well done fellas 👊🤙

[@robinwallace1399]

That was an excellent interview 😉

[@Bilstar1979]

Great chat guys nice one, top stuff ❤

[@sonnydays9067]

What a great interview! Bisping and Goddard have a wealth of knowledge……

[@revendranaidoo4305]

This was one interesting podcast thanks Mike for getting Mark on

[@ea4676]

Really interesting interview!

[@mmikeee.]

Mark Goddard is the man. Mark Smith and Mike Beltran are also. If there was a Referee Hall of Fame, these three would be in it.

[@ryanmckk]

Jason Herzog as well

[@stanmoniz]

Love you both! Keep doing what you are doing.

[@mitchpower1165]

Great interview!

[@TehhVeelo]

you two have to make a part 2 interview

[@zip-un5tz]

This interview is OVAH

[@PaulRobo1977]

Really enjoyed this. To big characters and great friends clearly. Cus of listened to as many stories as they were willing to tell. Wud definitely be up for reading a book by Goddard.

[@cecens98]

you must bring Marc for part two

[@kevintran182]

Great informative discussion

[@floatinggoose9197]

"HEEEY BUDTTY, NOOOO. NNNNOOO IT'S OVAH, THE FOIGHTS OVAH"

[@MARKNORMANDSINNERTHOUGHTS]

Commenting for algorithm, Marc is my favourite ref

[@jamesg.hromnak2333]

🍀👍🍀😊nice segment. 🤜Great guest🤛🏼

[@jasonsaleem552]

Cheers gents! Well done.

[@markdavis8430]

Marc the best in the business Plus a top man,, this is gonna be class ✊✌️

[@TheBeardedSage]

OI BOODAY, ITS OWVAH LAD ITS OOOOWWWWWWWVAAAAH!

[@jiad8315]

Love Goddard, he's ace.

[@mickyjefferies2788]

Love to read a Goddard book

[@alexbrown975]

Listhen it's ovah!

[@antonio_carvalho]

I hope Goddard writes his book, it'll be a great read!

[@ryanmcemery354]

Goddard kind of glossed over what happened with what happened in the Marab vs. O'Malley fight. Tim Welsh was yelling, "Go, Marab go," telling him to go for it against O'Malley, which would get him caught with a punch going in.

[@scottswift8153]

21:30 how about not letting a fighter get a piece of glass out their toe. Instead you forced them to engage and ended the fight because they both agreed not to so he could get the shard of glass out of his foot that was not his fault. Hard zig.

[@JamieReynolds89]

ITS OOOVAA!!

[@LiamNero94]

not having it with what he's talking about judges and refs, actually such a cop out to pretend that it's simply a case of the rules having too much depth for average fight fans to understand. the inconsistencies when it comes to judges/refs are undeniable at this point and almost every week something happens, yet they are never held accountable or made to explain their decisions. very archaic element of the sport.

[@ethnicalbert]

If you enforce the rules too hard you get ridiculous outcomes devoid of common sense. If you don’t enforce them enough you get ridiculous outcomes devoid of consistency. It’s a tough balance to hit but I’m sure it can be better than it is now

[@Jack-j7m6q]

Try be a ref

[@user-qd7wk3mu2z]

Is it me, or does he find it difficult to answer a question directly and be concise? I think he’s a great referee.

[@mikemorris3608]

Best ref by far IMO

[@AngloSaxonVanguard]

John Mccarthy is/was the best ref and I'm English. But Marc is a good ref👌

[@meatrocket6979]

@@AngloSaxonVanguardthey both not even close to best reff Keith Peterson is far better u must be a casual

[@Heyyothebadguy123]

“ NO ITS OVA ITS OVAAAR BHUDDI ITS OVER NO OVER “ whilst he aggressively pushes a fighter into the octagon cage wall

[@Warren-pr7ho]

"Angry "Mark Goddard. He likes to make himself part of the fight too much for my liking. Plus he gets in the fighters face too much. The man needs to calm down alittle in there.

[@Hammerback0]

This is a great idea, to let the fans hear from the refs. People wouldn’t be so hard on them if they could listen to them speak and show that they are regular people

[@kars-e6u]

marc is great ..thank you michael

[@ttom1122]

No hate because he was just passionate about making his point - but Mike was looking at his phone during Marc's best point on the judging/0.5 point thing. If you only measure with a ruler that measures in inches, when you could split it into centimeters or millimeters you're going to measure less accurately. The idea of half-points sounds great.

[@Amp-gn2mi]

Idea. Change the Octagon from wire cage to super thick plexi glass or aquarium strength glass. We could still see the fighters and no grabbing on fence. Bispy and Goddy what you think?

[@crestedtern1390]

Hilarious, bisping running off for a piss, I have had to do that in bumper to bumper traffic 😮😅.....wait till u get old😊

[@boognish.]

A piss cup stays in the drink holder of my truck at all times

[@extinctionCS]

It’s ova!!!

[@crestedtern1390]

Humble sweet man who doesn't need to prove anything. He deserves whatever makes him happy. Not enough people like him in this world. Funny farker as well, would love to have a beer with the man😊.

[@joey_bones14]

Bisping vs Leben was the first UFC event I saw on TV as a teenager, came across it totally by accident ❤ Leben popped for steroids after the fight too if I remember?

[@tomoshadley9566]

Marc 'invariably' Goddard

[@ryanfox3337]

Big Marc is all class

[@ethnicalbert]

If you enforce the rules too hard you get ridiculous outcomes devoid of common sense. If you don’t enforce them enough you get ridiculous outcomes devoid of consistency. It’s a tough balance to hit but I’m sure it can be better than it is now

[@nunya5027]

Hey buddy

[@LifeLess1999]

Legends!

[@Bluekandi-p4w]

Awesome pod

[@pabloqp7929]

Please write a book you legends!!!!!!

[@ManBearPig-g7g]

Mark is to Mike like Herb is to Rampage

[@inspector_echo]

The Brits have real class without even trying. It’s refreshing

[@KylerIsRad]

Goddard is a great ref but an even better fighter. He never got into the UFC because of politics. If he fought in the UFC I guarantee you that he would've been champ.

[@floatinggoose9197]

Lol😅

[@Moneymoneymoneymoneymoneymonee]

@@floatinggoose9197it’s true due to his hardcore support for the lgbtq 🏳️‍🌈 they rejected bro. Back then the 🏳️‍🌈 marriage wasn’t even legal !

[@RXFME]

A horrible ref tbh.

[@Mrpragmaticplay]

Crazy take

[@bigben42]

He had the potential to be the GOAT but his hog was too big to fit in a standard cup. Damn shame

[@Bot-rp7rj]

AY BUDDY AY!!!!!!

[@cameronpatrickscott]

In the top 3 with Herb and Big Jon

[@kevvymetal666]

They both have a picture of themselves behind them :)

[@Crazyfool12]

I would have thought that after Bisping told Vitor that his God isn't real and then proceeded to lose his eye in the fight, that he might reconsider his faith. Come on Bisping! Give it another shot, find your way back to the Lord! You are one of my favorites! God bless!!

[@jamesstewart6132]

Woah Mike don’t be greasing him up

[@garybrown4854]

I think there's a Guy Richie film in all these stories .

[@axispowerdiesel]

Goddard with a picture of himself behind him

[@steelpanther8059]

Dj Mikey B giving a shout out to Joey beltram! 😂

[@floweroflifefilms]

Goddard is Gay for Usman💯.

[@jooshmma]

That sucks that Marc had to ref that Aspinal vs blades fight ppl prob say it was biased

[@EL_CHPP0]

ITS OVER ITS OVER!!!!

[@gregcoudon2427]

Marc Goddard: Tai Tuivasa's English brother 😎

[@scottgonnella2383]

Goddard stopped the Aljo/Omalley fight early. ALJO was the champ and he stopped it like he was a novice.

[@Paul-ts5qw]

Jon Jones literally said he uses eyepokes on purpose.

[@molepup]

JonnyBishbash49 here - thanks for removing my tweet.

[@Evianfresh14]

Ay buddy stop it…Oi

[@rollin60z]

I’ve steal no idear who gayguard moosashi is but I here about him all the time

[@colindavis7197]

It's Bisping having a conversation with Big Bisping😭💀

[@adahriipfoze10]

Mark looks like Bisping's elder brother 😂

[@MmaRicky]

Goddard always enjoy him on a podcast. He is one of the best refs whether I like him or not. I hate when he is the ref of a big fight but he commands the octagon well. But he does have some really bad stoppages under his watch. Always too early not too late tho. That aljo sugar Sean one def comes to mind and that reversal of counting merab out in that Simon fight where he powered thru that mounted Gilly that was atrocious

[@VILLAGEOFDEATH]

It drives me crazy that Bisping still doesn't know his fan base after all the years we have backed him, every time he says " the people dont wana hear about that" YES MIKE, WE DO....FFS CHAMP

[@yhyhyh47]

Goddard is fuming

[@mycore3557]

Hahaha

[@ajshaikh3213]

Goddard the angriest ref in mma....love ir! Lol 😂😂😂

[@lakshmanvr4717]

Goddard says perriera hits harder than anybody

[@anansithegod2532]

Goddard as permanent co host for thursdays bym would be nice

[@deanwallcroft3534]

God bless marc