Referee criticized by Adesanya in stoppage of fight against Poatan vents after UFC 281

Marc Goddard among Israel adesanya (left) and Alex Poatán (dir.). Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @Stylebender)

criticized by Israel adesanya after the stoppage in the defeat to Alex Poatán, Marc Goddard spoke out on social media. In a tone of relief, the traditional leader of fights in MMA did not speak of a mistake and preferred to celebrate the opportunity to participate in the UFC 281, in the famous Madison Square Garden. The interruption in the last round determined the Brazilian's historic turnaround and consequent victory of the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg).

“Thank you for understanding the work we do. Protection is paramount. Decisions need to be made in a matter of seconds and what remains in consciousness lasts forever. I feel honored, blessed and grateful. I was on the biggest stage (Madison Square Garden) of the fighters and for the fighters. They go on like kings,” wrote Goddard, in his profile on Twitter.

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A reference in the profession, Marc has been a member of the Ultimate referee team since the end of 2008. In addition to the UFC, the driver participates in renowned events such as Bellator, PFL and Cage Warriors.

Last weekend, Israel adesanya his middleweight reign ended. At the head of the category since 2019, the Nigerian succumbed to the sharp hands of Alex Poatán in the last round.

Thank you to everyone who understands the role in which we play, protection is paramount. Decisions are over the second they are made, the conscience lives forever. Honored, blessed & thankful. On the biggest stage there is, of the fighters, for the fighters – they remain the Kings.🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/MHe1xGHo8F

- Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) November 15, 2022

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