Israel Adesanya Finally Settles Beef With Referee Marc Goddard At UFC 312

Israel Adesanya Finally Buries the Hatchet with Marc Goddard

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Adesanya in a Peaceful Mood Lately

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Heartfelt Moment Caught on Camera

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Goddard’s Apology for UFC Saudi Arabia Stoppage

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Controversial Stoppage at UFC Saudi Arabia

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UFC 281: Another Early Stoppage?

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Adesanya’s Surprising Response to the Apology

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The Referee’s Tough Job

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Not the Only Fighter with Complaints

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A Moment of Growth for Adesanya

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A Fresh Start for ‘StyleBender’

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Israel Adesanya Finally Buries the Hatchet with Marc Goddard

At UFC 312, 'StyleBender' embraces referee Marc Goddard, bringing their long-running feud to an end.

Adesanya in a Peaceful Mood Lately

Kelvin Gastelum and Alex Pereira, two former rivals, have been making amends with the former champion.

Heartfelt Moment Caught on Camera

Adesanya and Goddard embrace in an Instagram video, demonstrating their mutual admiration.

Goddard’s Apology for UFC Saudi Arabia Stoppage

The referee acknowledges that he regretted calling off Adesanya's bout with Nassourdine Imavov.

Controversial Stoppage at UFC Saudi Arabia

After Imavov's ground-and-pound, Goddard broke up the fight, but many thought it was premature.

UFC 281: Another Early Stoppage?

Adesanya continues to contest Goddard's call during his defeat in New York against Alex Pereira.

Adesanya’s Surprising Response to the Apology

Goddard was reassured by "StyleBender," who said, "This one is good. Everything was instinctual.

The Referee’s Tough Job

Goddard made it clear that while he never likes to halt fights, it is his responsibility to keep fighters safe.

Not the Only Fighter with Complaints

Following UFC 245 Colby Covington also attacked Goddard, referring to him as Marc "No-Goddard."

A Moment of Growth for Adesanya

The former champ shows maturity, embracing both losses and those who officiated them.

A Fresh Start for ‘StyleBender’

What is next for Israel Adesanya in his MMA career now that he has put his past feuds behind him? .