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Marc Goddard reflects on refereeing Daniel Cormier’s final fight, importance of accountability

Referee Marc Goddard has been the third man for many legendary encounters in the sport of MMA.

At UFC 252, Goddard was selected as the third man in the octagon for the heavyweight trilogy fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. In a professional sense, Goddard doesn’t get lost in the glitz and glamour of being part of such a historic matchup, but admits that it’s something that he holds near and dear to his heart.

“It’s always an honor,” Goddard told MMA Fighting while appearing on What the Heck.