Whether Octagonside on fight night, in the studio recording UFC content, or just relaxing at his home in England, John Gooden is connected to the world of mixed martial arts like few others. That’s no surprise, considering that it’s been a part of his life since he was a child, and he’s been reminded of that love of the sport during the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit so many so hard.
“Martial arts is a very positive way of life,” Gooden said. “It has been for me and it's molded my life on and off since I was seven years of age.