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Marc Goddard, a highly respected MMA referee, has been involved in the sport since its early days in the UK. Transitioning from a former MMA and Submission Grappling competitor to a successful coach, he entered officiating in 2004. His extensive experience and passion for MMA quickly established him as the referee of choice for leading UK promotions.
In 2008, Goddard achieved the milestone of becoming the first UK referee appointed for the UFC. He further solidified his reputation by becoming the first UK MMA referee licensed to officiate in the USA, including Las Vegas, the fight capital. With a global reach, Goddard has officiated in around 40 countries, overseeing major fights for various promotions, including UFC World Championship Contests. Goddard is also renowned for prioritizing competitor safety in MMA.
Marc Goddard Height
Marc Goddard's precise height is undisclosed, but due to his big stature, observers estimate him to be around 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm tall when seen alongside fighters of similar height. When Goddard competed as a fighter in MMA, he fought in the light heavyweight division, where the upper limit was 205 lbs or 93 kg.
Is Marc Goddard a black belt?
Yes, Marc Goddard is a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He was promoted to this rank by his coach, Braulio Estima.
Marc Goddard MMA Record
Marc Goddard holds a professional MMA record of 7 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw (7-6-1).
| RESULT | FIGHTER | EVENT | DATE | METHOD | ROUND | TIME |
| DRAW | Henrique Cesar Nogueira | Cage Rage 26 - Extreme | May 10, 2008 | Draw | 3 | 5:00 |
| WIN | Ivan Serati | AM 13 - Unlucky For Some | Oct 13, 2007 | TKO | 2 | 1:34 |
| WIN | Tony Bentley | AM 12 - Wired | Mar 17, 2007 | TKO | 1 | 0:59 |
| LOSS | Robert Berry | Cage Rage 14 - Punishment | Dec 03, 2005 | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 1:01 |
| LOSS | Henrique Cesar Nogueira | CWFC - Cage Warriors 16: Strike Force 3 | Oct 01, 2005 | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 2:49 |
| WIN | Kuljit Degun | UK - Storm | Jun 18, 2005 | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 0:15 |
| LOSS | Tengiz Tedoradze | CFC 2 - Cage Carnage | Nov 14, 2004 | TKO | 2 | 0:00 |
| LOSS | Andy Costello | Cage Rage 6 - Night of the Gladiators | May 23, 2004 | Submission (Punches) | 1 | 1:58 |
| WIN | Abdenbi Chakar | UC 9 - Rebellion | Mar 28, 2004 | Submission (Punches) | 1 | 0:41 |
| LOSS | James Thompson | UC 8 - Retribution | Nov 30, 2003 | KO | 1 | 0:18 |
| LOSS | James Thompson | UC 6 - Battle in the Cage | Jun 14, 2003 | TKO (Submission to Strikes) | 2 | N/A |
| WIN | Will Elworthy | G&P 3 - Ground & Pound 3 | May 10, 2003 | Submission (Broken Nose) | N/A | N/A |
| WIN | Manuel Amador | UZI 2 - Combat Evolution | Mar 08, 2003 | Submission (Armbar) | 1 | N/A |
| WIN | Greg Stafford | G & S 6 - Grapple & Strike 6 | Nov 16, 2002 | Submission (Choke) | 1 | N/A |
Last Updated On January 11, 2024
FAQs
A. Marc Goddard is estimated to be 6 feet 2 inches tall.
A. Yes, Marc Goddard holds a second-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
A. Marc Goddard held an MMA record of 7 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw.
A. Goddard is from Birmingham, England.
A. Marc Goddard was a light-heavyweight MMA fighter (205 lbs).
