Eugene Bareman Still Gets 'Flashbacks' of Israel Adesanya's Knockout Loss To Alex Pereira

Eugene Bareman talks about a "fractured" phase of City Kickboxing's training and how everyone needed "a kick in the behind" to prepare for UFC 281, why Israel Adesanya was the last to come around, his reaction to criticism of Adesanya's performance against Jared Cannonier, what he expects from Alex Pereira at UFC 281, how he has "flashbacks" to Adesanya's knockout loss to Pereira and told a "boldface lie" to keep him to keep him from coming back too soon.
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[@kurtman8954]

This man deserves so much more respect from New Zealand, for the amount he’s done he’s very under appreciated

[@sithari518]

True legend. Love this team

[@uncletom886]

Be more specific you mean NZ media, because all kiwis support him n his team plus respect .

[@Dan-hn1lx]

Yeah your too right maybe Jacinta Adern can apologize to everyone for CKB kicking everyone's ass.....

[@adolfBBC]

As a kiwi he should be regarded in the same light as sir Graham Henry our best ever all blacks head coach. What he has done for our country and his fighters is second to none. Even more so he has allowed for inspiration and that old school kiwi brotherhood. As a young man these people inspire me hugely.

[@christianmasina9745]

@@adolfBBC should be but back home govt always put there resources in rugby so many great sports miss out especially MMA we love fighting love a good 1 outz

[@anthonyortiz4538]

Eugene is very very special and I respect him immensely

[@mattasiofficial]

Shout out to Tony from Combat TV 🇳🇿. Happy he’s getting a mention over here 🎉

[@LawfulTriviumGaming]

Guy is a legend! Stoked he got a shoutout

[@Lockedincombat]

"He is the King to you , not a King to me " .. that's a man who built him

[@samueljholly]

word

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

*helped build him

[@handsolo1546]

You can tell how much Eugene cares as a coach. He is not a one hit wonder and refuses to allow yes men mentality prevail once they hit a certain level of success. It's paying off with his fighters. You can see Israel actively avoids the trappings of fame to stay focused as a fighter

[@taneranathan]

Love the phrase you used, “Yes Men.” Big problem in MMA today where a lot of coaches try to live their career through their fighters. Eugene does not give an EFF! He wants what’s best for his team and doesn’t care who’s feelings get hurt in the process. Incredible Coach!

[@abrown2130]

Tika

[@nickt1275]

No, you can't.

[@stephenroberts8890]

If anyone deserves a Figurine in Helwani’s studio it is Eugene Bareman ….. the fighters are very fortunate to have him grace their corner 👏🏻

[@unclefester831]

Eugene Bareman is more than just a great coach. He’s a mentor for his fighters. Izzy, Brad, Dan & everybody at CKB are very lucky to have Eugene in their corner.

[@juxhinmeminaj3446]

😂😂😂

[@Tiaki973]

@@juxhinmeminaj3446 Respect

[@drazendukat4013]

Eugene is such an imposing figure absolutely worth of all the respect in the world. Great to hear his perspective on these things.

[@subhamoysengupta8955]

So that's double flashbacks for Eugene now...

[@averagegiuseppe5640]

owww. that's rude.

[@supersupera82]

nah. izzy killed that fool 💀💀💯

[@mattybanks1624]

Loved the honesty and rare insight of this interview, well done guys great job

[@crimson7846]

I love how this man represents my home country

[@adolfBBC]

Yeah as a kiwi this guy should be talked about in the same light as Graham. Hopefully as mma is becoming bigger he gets his recognition, not that it probably means all that much to him. Down to earth lad.

[@rushwolf-nzl9546]

@@adolfBBC FACTS^^

[@Tonkah44]

@@adolfBBC FACTS X2^

[@MadVill04]

@@adolfBBC FACTS X3^

[@Tumai_NZ]

@@adolfBBC factssssssssssss

[@cruzmariowii]

Love the honesty. How many athletes get to big and stop listening amd respecting the coach. And fall feom grace. Love this dynamic

[@1999_reborn]

This is probably the best MMA interview I’ve ever seen

[@delta2080]

So much admiration for this coach! Great interview!

[@Burn_Disney_Burn]

EUGENE is so cool man, just grounded and humble as a head coach ive ever seen. Good luck man

[@papa.Li.004]

That line "He might be your king but not mine" was fire. You can tell he's not a "yes man" type of coach.

[@franciscocardona4260]

Great interview!!!

[@stefanocioni2587]

Wow; what a coach; he single handedly extended his rest to allow a recovery to minimise injury and permanent brain damage in adesanya middle or late career

[@glucas5393]

Eugene has to go down as one of the greatest coaches in all of combat sports

[@GoznerPeter]

First interview I watched of him, amazed, much respect.

[@friscofatseas5696]

This interview was fire, coach is dialed in on another level

[@markwrenn5965]

You can certainly see why he is indeed held in such high regard. His team is fortunate to have him on their side.

[@christandcombat]

Loved the honesty and how he didn't dodge questions but gave you more than you asked.

[@samueljholly]

it’s always cool to hear this guy speak

[@chicolucero4468]

I can’t say enough about Eugene’s Authenticity!!! This guy is super stand up as most of the people from this region of the world are just unique in that way. Mad respect 🌺🤙🏼

[@Last_Chance.]

Eugene sure has put on some weight since the old days. I remember when he was about 30 pounds lighter. He was one of the best coaches I ever had back in my kickboxing days. Glad to see he's doing so good.

[@markdavis8430]

Haha good one

[@thomasclark5413]

Lol ok bro

[@Burn_Disney_Burn]

Lmaoo 😅 my kickboxing days haha u mean when u played ufc 1??? Lol

[@Point_n_Shoot]

Bums on the internet don’t believe you b/c they haven’t done anything in their lives. They can’t imagine it unless they’ve seen it online. Wishing you all the best bro!

[@eliazar5749]

@@Burn_Disney_Burn 😂

[@cjwilson2636]

Great interview

[@almurabitun]

This is a real Coach. Almost a spiritual guide.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Can't deny Eugene and Javier Mendez being the best coaches now. Adesanya is capable of being technical aggressive as well, and I hope Eugene has worked on that even though the other way around is much easier for them but boring to watch, especially if it happens too often...

[@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon]

No

[@stacrafty]

@@BiggestArmInWestLinnOregon jog on casual

[@gunnar4554]

I'm not so sure about Javier. His resume speaks for itself I suppose, but I don't think his mind is on this level.

[@Last_Chance.]

They are both Legends in their own rite.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@gunnar4554 Javier is the only coach that has trained 6 UFC champions and several other champions, so he is the best for sure. When it comes to having the best resume; Abdulmanap trained around 30 champions. No else MMA coach can say that.

[@kurtglathar5162]

I think one of the most salient points here is that Eugene tries so hard to keep the fighters' egos in check. This guy really does push these fighters to the limit, and it is clearly paying off. I especially like the part where he said they don't brag about their camp and fighters because when they do give them praise, it has a lot more meaning.

[@pappsz1754]

Man what a sick interview, Eugene is the coaching goat!

[@karsam7751]

This is the healthiest relationship that coach and fighter can ever have. Not always peaches and cherries. There are disagreements, arguments and compromises

[@adolfBBC]

That's what money can't buy. Alot of these guys that decide to switch up gyms to have better runs often succumb to this exact problem. They go into a gym and are surrounded by yes men because they're paying well. Tough love is the best love. Long live CKB

[@love8331]

Couch 😂😂😂😂

[@Tonkah44]

@@adolfBBC couldn't have worded it better, CKB on top

[@mmd2156]

Eugene Bareman, mate you're a a true TOA. The honesty that you brought with you took me back to New ZEALAND! All the respect in the world for this man. I hope his fighters appreciate him for who he is. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@CaptainKuki]

Tony @ CombatTV is a legendary supporter of our NZ combat scene

[@Synth2000]

I love all the people I kow from New Zealand, such cool, relaxed happy vibes to them.

[@danielgibson971]

Much respect, coach

[@wadaphuq]

23:13 Eugene is the ultimate gamesman! Smiling just thinking about the skill level of it

[@niallsubway3650]

One of your all time best interviews Ariel, you should be proud.

[@michaelbird6829]

My thinking too. Respectful and great insights from Ariel. On ya mate 🤙🏼

[@llokey1132]

wow really good mindset from this man!

[@nkechiota9165]

Wow!!! the understanding of the response coming from The Main Man , Eugene himself, no wonder the City kickboxing team is doing just Great. Infact this team is unique. A combination of intelligent, cool calculated, home trained good spirited good men coming together, bonding together to channel a single course with reasonable understanding, innovating , unified bond, giving this game their best shots. This is why this team is unique indeed and their are earning recognition, respect good results. City kickboxing team is always committed to the job they are doing. The total feedback from the Big man himself, Eugene Barman is awesome. if I understood him well they were not interested in what people think or say about Izzy's fight with Jared. Izzy got the job done in any ways. We ain't interested to entertaining, I love this. We, the fans are not interested in Izzy coming into the Octagon to entertain but to win. We are loving what Izzy is doing and we will continue to support him, even with our complimentary remarks. Izzy even said, I am the one with the belt, if you want it, come get it , but fighters at 185 are coming with fire and brimstone and their are not getting it. You think they are happy? But this team meant business and they are not playing about it.Tasking themselves extra, telling each other the frank truth the chief Couch said it all. Even as a man of not many words. The team realizing the truth and accepting it is the key. stretch themselves in house, is awesome. Setting high goals for themselves and it is paying off. Kudos to Couches and team. Wishing you Guys all the best at UFC 281. Protect yourselves at all times. Stay safe.

[@WhaleRider-bi8yf]

Bareman is honestly the man agree with him on everything he says man such a good coach and the boys should use there ears around him 👍 dudes right about volk should stay focused on his division for now

[@thewillow0000]

Man I love this dude.

[@MFBOOM100]

Eugene is such a great coach, an integral part of why CKB is world renowned and top tier, pushing his boys to the limit for their greater good 💯💯💯 good luck to the boys LETS GO CKB!! 💯💯💯👍👍👍

[@HopeandPeace4]

Eugene you such a humble coach and tough:

[@IAmIcepro]

Respect brother Eugene, Aotearoa rockin with u and the boys #GameOver

[@mrspiff6955]

Sensei Eugene! The man behind the CKB dynasty.

[@terrycotton5895]

Eugene would be the 1st to correct you that he only one part of a very large ckb team.

[@XxElliot90]

Dynasty? They have 1 champion for like 3 years lol

[@sndjdnsjej]

@@XxElliot90 oof you definitely know a lot

[@DonLopetegui]

@@XxElliot90 imagine forgetting about the p4p best fighter on the planet. Casual

[@juniorcripsta2430]

@@XxElliot90 2 of his champs are 1 and 2 p4p

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Also, if Eugene ain't on Rogan soon, wtf is occuring? 😐

[@CRAIG5835]

Three Fridays ago (im in New Zealand) I went to a Muay Thai fight night held at my local Town Hall. Eugene had two fighters there that night, they are from Auckland and Im in Wellington, the other end of the Island so its a chunk of travelling time to commute but he makes the effort with his team of Smiling Assassins, you Send Location, CKB doth cometh. By sheer chance Eugene was twenty yards away from me as I was going to the Buffet, Eugene was going to the Fighters Room, as he got near me I thought, bugger it, ima gunna say g'day to him. Im glad I did, he was absolutely approachable and talked like we already knew each other, what you see here, is what you get. Very Heavy, Very Humble, hey, isnt that a Uriah Heep album !? Eugene won me for ALL TIME when he thanked me for being a fan, imagine that! The man is the Genius behind City Kick Boxing and he was so impressive in the short time we were yakking, its no surprise that CKB and his Smiling Assassins that they are this great meld of blokes, Eugene has a je ne sais quoi (Google the phrase) and CKB are his disciples. Eugene is the Agent Provocoteur, (again, Google it) and they do his bidding and follow instructions. Its nooo surprise that Bareman is now constantly called upon by channels such as this one for his take on situations and fights that constantly pop up in the UFC world community of fans. Heres wishing Eugene and his band of merry men all the best, you guys sure are charismatic as well as being mean SOB's. Give them a Taste!

[@chiefkaha5650]

Cracked up at the intro “haha I know” 😂😂😂

[@dougieefresh1829]

How refreshing is this and such a change of what you come to expect of the typical cliche answers were all used to hearing as fight fans. Much respect, and certainly an easy guy and team to root for IMO.

[@mphommopi3728]

This man really love Izzy and his well being. Izzy is the man to keep people that are not yes sir man. With a team like this he will be on top for a very long time.

[@Pjmc78]

The real deal. Legend

[@allhandsonsteamdeck1440]

EUGENE IS A FIGHTING GURU NOT JUST A COACH JUST LIKE THE NOSE IS A GURU ON THE SPORT 👍😊

[@lesblase3667]

New Zealand Legend 🇳🇿

[@JIdaiko]

Our coach ✍️

[@damonspijkerbosch6299]

Interesting coming back to this. Dan and Carlos responded first to pushing in training and won their fights. Brad and Izzy were last to respond and lost. Buzzy...

[@multitablez]

Great interview. Great coach. Let's go Kiwis 4peat

[@SOLRACHIGH]

Eugene is solid! Met him randomly in front of MSG and he was so cool and clam when I asked for a pic !

[@HenryDownes]

Nice one. All the best this weekend. There in lies the rump, coach complacency insight 4:10 2017 Israel' KO 20:11 It's a Toki, exactly how I got mine. Great interview.

[@jacklepino7805]

Thank you my man.

[@andrewrios2295]

Thank you seriously!

[@TheBigKahuna3000]

Would love to know more about how he became a coach and the coach he is today

[@shanemcpoil123]

Best interview I can Remember. Ariel is 1 of the best

[@boytoy619]

Where can I find the full episode?

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Eugene 🐐 Bareman ladies & gentleman one of the best MMA coaches in the world 🏆🏆

[@vmro9446]

Master Eugene 🙏

[@anasshahid224]

Eugene Bareman one of the best coaches in the sport, amazing job with the fighters at CKB, all warriors 👏👏👏👏

[@kylecunningham9793]

Yeah Shout out Tony!

[@joeroganpodcastdotcom]

Legend lets go CKB

[@Neuri]

As they say in the NBA “He a real one”

[@a.e.mendoza]

Just off work and treated to back-to back CKB coverage. Ariel doin the lords work lol.

[@bondjames4053]

Respect man is a GOAT

[@JudoHighlights2015]

Dude lies to his fighters to save them brain damage. Legend.

[@ralphfigaro4485]

"Nah I'm getting the hell outer here" , Eugene can't wait to get back home to New Zealand. Love it

[@kevinhoward7194]

Good fulla

[@canadianbacon8220]

This man really only tells the truth

[@jaymallo7859]

There are so many great coaches but Eugene and Trevor Whitman to me are my favorite 2 coaches and they both truly care for their fighters and it’s not about them. I hope Izzy shows up and puts it on Alex P.

[@robd5995]

After hearing this I’m convinced Dan gets the win and Izzy gets knocked out.

[@unsub6737]

The famous Eugene "Burymen" "Berryman" "Barryman" Bareman

[@tipenemason8421]

Something is off at KCB. Congrats on the win Carlos

[@CHBMovies]

He's gonna be having flashbacks for a while now

[@DiegoFlores-dh5rj]

Gold

[@msizinkosi3481]

Eugene on making the boys train even harder ~ "It was super necessary"

[@yrn_glucose]

Listening to Coach Bareman talk about Izzy’s issue with not pressing the action and instead waiting for openings made me think about Silva. Though everyone knew Silva was the best counterstriker, he was still able to make people come at him and untimately school them and often ko them. Izzy just doesn’t quite have that level in him to get other fighters to open up and leave themselves vulnerable.

[@jessetippit7958]

It's not about that level in him, it's about fighters in Silva's day had way worse fight IQ and it was a much more swang and bang era

[@yrn_glucose]

@@jessetippit7958 what’s worse fight IQ in your opinion? Get leg kicked at range for 25 minutes and lose (Cannonier, Romero, etc) or at least try to break the wall that Silva put up (Weidman eventually did it to Silva but after 10 people failed first)

[@twondagreat8893]

@@yrn_glucose Silva also didn't fight a Costa, Cannioner (when in Silva's prime), Kelvin, Whitaker and Romero 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@yrn_glucose]

@@twondagreat8893 he fought Chael Sonnen twice. That trumps all those guys 10 times over.

[@Pafuki25]

@@yrn_glucose 😂😂😂😂

[@ruhindabenjamin9655]

Pretty sure, this is going to turn in a meme 28:50 😂😂

[@Burn_Disney_Burn]

I love style bender but this one gonna be tough , if he wins everybody has to put more respect on Izzys name.

[@neildown5647]

Aucklands finest 👑

[@thetruth5357]

Ayeee 🔥🔥🔥

[@benwilsonMMA]

Well the flashbacks prove to be an Omen from a shaman in Brazil

[@user-ii3cp7ot3s]

now he is reminded again...

[@saneyxd4466]

🐐

[@chrisloboda7331]

Why TF is Eugene so GD mesmerizing to listen to? lol

[@youthbuild91]

This is constructive, this is the opposite of the mcgregor/Kavanagh relationship

[@Tonkah44]

10:52 😂😂

[@draco2xx]

he reminds me of pablo escobar 🤣

[@Blackopme]

19:48 coach still get flashback “

[@emmanuelkayode3706]

Izzy should listen to his coaches more. They have been with him from the beginning. You can't outshine your master.

[@John-gh2lz]

Feel like Jared had that type of 1 punch knock out power . Nothing that izzy hasn't faced before

[@BilliStatus]

I like how Eugene wanted Izzy to be more offensive in his fight against Canonier.

[@Dickson_Sider]

damn i’m typing this right as weili vs esparza bout to start. But i just thought.. the first two who eugene said responded first, won impressively.. brad lost, and izzy… the big question! 😅

[@overtblowfish4439]

bruh even in the podcast he's whispering

[@KhalifBeats]

If you hate on this type of moment, you haven't lived a worthwhile life and understood what it takes to be apart of something larger than yourself. He's not just a coach to Izzy, but he has the respect and admiration of his students. That's something you EARN over decades of experience and sacrifice.