The ending of the UFC
300 BMF title fight between Max
Holloway and Justin
Gaethje elicited a once-in-a-lifetime reaction from referee
Marc Goddard.
Goddard was the third man in the cage as Gaethje and Holloway
delivered the “Fight of the Night,” living up to every bit of BMF
hype. Holloway put on arguably his career-best performance, piecing
“The Highlight” apart gradually before knocking him out cold in a
wild, last-second exchange.
Like most viewers, Goddard also reacted involuntarily to the
finish, which has already etched its place in the history books.
The veteran
Ultimate Fighting Championship referee later requested the
promotion to release his mic audio to reveal his genuine reaction
to the jaw-dropping finish.
“I’d love the UFC to release the mic’d audio from me, “ Goddard
wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “I literally
screamed out at that ending, first time in 20 years. It was an
automatic reaction I guess. I’m still speechless. Still have
goosebumps. Both of these guys are the epitome of our sport. Sheer
class. What a privilege.”
Goddard’s wish was granted and fans have now been treated to his
reaction.
Ref audio for Holloway/Gaethje#UFC300
pic.twitter.com/jY8TIiNuKZ— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman)
April 16, 2024
