Cagepotato · Jan 28, 2025
UFC Referee Marc Goddard Reveals How Abuse from MMA Fans Has Become ‘Completely Normalized’
UFC Referee Marc Goddard Reveals How Abuse from MMA Fans Has Become 'Completely Normalized' 1UFC referee Marc Goddard has opened up about the growing issue of online abuse aimed at officials and fighters within the MMA community. Despite being one of the sport’s most respected figures, Goddard says that this type of harassment has become a troubling norm in the digital age.
Marc Goddard and Michael Bisping on Abuse
Speaking candidly with former UFC champion Michael Bisping, Marc Goddard acknowledged that while criticism of referees and fighters is part of the job, the level of abuse he faces goes far beyond constructive feedback.