JOHN GOODEN - VOICE OF THE UFC

John Gooden is a presenter and sports commentator currently serving as the lead presenter and play-by-play commentator for the UFC EMEA region. WATCH THE FULL FREE EPISODE: http://londonreal.tv/john-gooden-voice-of-the-ufc/  Chapters:  00:00 Trailer. 02:08 Brian’s thoughts on the episode. 05:04 Brian’s Introduction. 06:23 Who is this English guy with a bow tie, what does he know about MMA? 10:25 Fluctuations in UFC influence in UK. 12:39 John’s aim to elevate audience experience. 15:02 Early life skills invaluable in John’s progression to his current success. 23:40 A tense Cage Warriors assignment in Chechnya. 28:13 John’s perspective on Conor McGregor from his early days. 39:33 What makes John Kavanagh’s Straight Blast gym special? 41:50 Ido Portal’s work with Conor McGregor. 45:42 What has made Conor McGregor the super star? 51:45 The art of commentating. Who will replace Mike Goldberg? 58:24 Exciting opportunities for the UFC under new ownership. 1:03:30 John’s ground breaking working relationship with Dan Hardy. 1:11:31 John’s thoughts on Ronda Rousey. 1:18:31 Will Connor McGregor fight Floyd Mayweather Jr? 1:20:37 What experiences and nutritional beliefs make John the person he is. 1:38:18 Success secrets. 1:39:00 Phone call to 20 year old John Gooden. 1:40:41 Best advice ever received. 1:41:25 Phone call to the 20 year old who aspires to being a UFC broadcaster. 1:44:29 Keep exploring direct interaction. 1:47:41 Brian’s summing up. FULL SHOW NOTES: http://londonreal.tv/john-gooden-voice-of-the-ufc/