This man knows what he is talking about. You can tell he is a real fan of MMA.
@j-stilt97464 жыл бұрын
Real fans know who Mark Hunt is.
@larbear3254 жыл бұрын
@@j-stilt9746 well they are country men. No hate just saying.
@jordandonnelly37704 жыл бұрын
@@j-stilt9746 correction he knew who Mark hunt was he just couldn't remember his name
@stevestir86282 жыл бұрын
He grew up in New Zealand fighting with his siblings, everyone from here who’s done that is a big UFC fan
@VIi7264 жыл бұрын
Dudes really humble and soft spoken for being arguably the strongest Nba player who bullies people
@MadMaxM2324 жыл бұрын
Not anymore. Zion is the strongest. But point is still well taken.
@tmpnz34 жыл бұрын
His older sister is 6ft4 265 pound olympic gold shot putter, crazy genetics
@fall-out4 жыл бұрын
@@MadMaxM232 Lol stop it Adams would toss him around some people are just oddly naturally strong
@rconn45014 жыл бұрын
Zion bullied him pretty good a few days ago but he IS freakishly strong for someone so slender...
@flex4life4 жыл бұрын
@@rconn4501 Adams is stronger but Zion is bottom heavy and can bully anyone down low.
@michaelpoon41704 жыл бұрын
I like how he likes Khabib but doesn’t hate Conor, a lot of fans now have this mob mentality
@artiew87184 жыл бұрын
Those aren't fans. Those are bandwagoners. Fans appreciate all fighters at the highest level.
@5555juli4 жыл бұрын
@@artiew8718 conor is a pos tho
@artiew87184 жыл бұрын
@@5555juli that's your perception if you just tuned in. He's selling the fight. Look at Floyd, most successful boxer ever and 95% of people watch for him to lose or because of what he says. 5% like watching what most people call boring.
@mothaybabonnam56324 жыл бұрын
@@artiew8718 is attacking old men in a bar "selling the fight"?
@zionmcfarland43654 жыл бұрын
A lot of casual fans pick and choose but real MMA heads know what both bring to the table and appreciates them. Conor even with all the drama leading to a fight, if u can't be a fan of his skills ur just a hater. Khabib is the greatest lightweight EVER mostly because of his dominance on the ground and Conor is the most exciting lightweight because of the entertainment factor and his creativity in the octagon.
@anklebreaka034 жыл бұрын
What a great guy Steven Adams is, truly humble down to earth guy.
@CircuitAce4 жыл бұрын
He literally just sounds like a super fan.. I think its awesome
@Seattlefan774 жыл бұрын
All NBA fans know Steven Adams is cool af.
@thunderfan24614 жыл бұрын
facts, i’m so glad he’s on the thunder
@abel87354 жыл бұрын
I wish he wasnt so underrated though😪
@298TKO3 жыл бұрын
@《Crypt Knight》 chur🤙
@user-sv3fh1ij5q3 жыл бұрын
@@thunderfan2461 Fax
@oscar52114 жыл бұрын
Tony's workouts? Wow, he must be a real MMA fan to know that lol.
@richyanderson60864 жыл бұрын
He's a kiwi, we love fighting..
@G4MBIT4 жыл бұрын
Richy Anderson And he used to be a gang member. I reckon he’s had his fair share of fights.
@muhammadzamzam99154 жыл бұрын
@TheSixthMannn dude, wth
@vexxxboy4 жыл бұрын
@@G4MBIT sorry he wasnt in any gangs. as he has said his sisters and Aunts would have killed him if he went near the Gangs
@G4MBIT4 жыл бұрын
vexxxboy well, when his dad passed away he skipped school and hung out with a local gang called the Mongrel Mob. Apparently didn’t go through with the initiation coz it was too violent. So, I guess you’re right.
@steely104 жыл бұрын
Adams is a huge MMA fan. Knows his stuff. UFC and NBA are my favorite pro sports leagues. That makes me a bit of an Adams fan.
@JMC500054 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. As a big NBA and UFC fan, this was so fun to watch. Thank you Ariel, only you could make this happen.
@adambearden90164 жыл бұрын
Josh Osh are u actually a big nba fan?
@victorrochon76174 жыл бұрын
Genuine guy✊✊
@huudhanaano52454 жыл бұрын
Khabib nurmagmedov is real deal 🦅🦅🦅❤️✋
@Seattlefan774 жыл бұрын
Warya!
@ttakiari68204 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams has been following UFC for a while. In some of his old interviews he makes comparision to NBA and UFC style of training.
@Ascared4 жыл бұрын
He called him uncle Dana definitely a hardcore fan
@franmase28573 жыл бұрын
in NZ we call anyone in high positions uncle ... mostly as a joke lol, we call our prime minister aunty Jacinda hahaha
@purewater32923 жыл бұрын
@@franmase2857 nah only u do no one calls that horse face aunty
@dudez3924 жыл бұрын
Whole world absolute loves New Zealand One of my fav country in the world! Love NZ
@haydenw.98094 жыл бұрын
Let’s gooo Adams one of my favorites.
@thunderfan24614 жыл бұрын
Hayden W. yessir
@xavibarca66934 жыл бұрын
Khabib nurmagmedov is real deal
@rae27174 жыл бұрын
2:34 lol why they do Pettis like that
@VenomHernandez4 жыл бұрын
Bro I'm Weak 😂😂
@carekil4 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@pirisandman97964 жыл бұрын
lmaoooo
@killakilla92034 жыл бұрын
I was looking at his face but didint take much from it
@ajvaetoru74574 жыл бұрын
FML I had to rewind to see what's up. They done em like that
@nicholassorvari16024 жыл бұрын
Great interview Ariel! Adams seems like a really nice guy.
@richyanderson60864 жыл бұрын
It's a kiwi thing... Competitive AF but at the end of the day respectful people
@deeyontae33224 жыл бұрын
Get him on JRE
@Jordan-ws6jy4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! I can see that being a great podcast, potentially a long one too if it went down
@manimrad2 жыл бұрын
Man I would love that
@annabravo43374 жыл бұрын
How tall is he? His head almost reached the ceiling. Btw, i love how soft spoken this guy is. The way he gave his opinion about his fav fighters and he also pronounced Khabib's name correctly🤗
@billybobmma78914 жыл бұрын
Crazy, a fan of khabib who knows how to pronounce khabibs name. I’m so impressed by this man, amazing.
@FirstnameLastname-ge3xy4 жыл бұрын
He's 7ft
@DaggerMan114 жыл бұрын
@@billybobmma7891 I cringe whenever I hear "KAH-beeb" mate
@billybobmma78914 жыл бұрын
DaggerMan11 lol
@thellama32394 жыл бұрын
DaggerMan11 Go to Dagestan and see how they pronounce your name. Stop being dumb
@paok31319994 жыл бұрын
JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I COULDNT LIKE STEVEN ADAMS MORE THAN I ALREADY DID!!!!
@Pukees014 жыл бұрын
Thank to Steven Adams basketball is now where it should be in NZ! We have awesome public courts that people look after with glass backboards & perfect grounds. Thanks Steve you are the man here more than you know. Basketball is loved here. We love the NBA
@vailimaconnoisseur65384 жыл бұрын
Hard aye. Good role model
@ricardovega90504 жыл бұрын
Smart guy, We are team khabib baby 29-0.
@Abdel-Samad4 жыл бұрын
Inshallah
@istheway-gu6yo4 жыл бұрын
@Valxntines 29 0 Inshallah
@istheway-gu6yo4 жыл бұрын
@Valxntines God is with Khabib alhamdullilah
@istheway-gu6yo4 жыл бұрын
@Valxntines only God know what will happen , i hope Khabib smashes
@istheway-gu6yo4 жыл бұрын
@Valxntines We will see we will see
@woodrowsenescall47304 жыл бұрын
Love it!! Need more of this type of interview. Would help UFC growth tremendously!
@dhakadhaka31554 жыл бұрын
UFC as big as it gets lol this isn't 2008
@gazzabethyname4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations you have WON a pot of boil up.
@fluff19914 жыл бұрын
Gazza Be Thy Name hahahha
@twuandixon86754 жыл бұрын
I betya he would take that pot of boil up over a gold watch at this point lol
@pvlapa4 жыл бұрын
If the NBA didn't pay money by the truck loads, Adams would probably an MMA fighter.
@realitybites82594 жыл бұрын
Man! Steven Adam, Sir u just earn more fans watching your interview..in a time were the world is in crisis of the virus..such a humble guy! Props to ariel and espn..thnx
@MrTrueCaller6193 жыл бұрын
Man, i just found the nicest creature on the planet, respect to Steven Adams
@terrylobos6734 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams is nice. He was always a likeable good guy . I wish well to the Oklahoma Thunder !
@wiremumokomoko94844 жыл бұрын
Just made me Love and Respect you more from this interview bro. Really appreciate how you are acknowledging our country. Top Man 👌👌
@billybobmma78914 жыл бұрын
Always wanted to know what this guy’s favorite fighters are.
@Dzivdza4 жыл бұрын
Best personality in the NBA for sure! respect
@aqillidono16094 жыл бұрын
OMG, Steven’s hand is so big, can easily wrap up Ariel’s head. Lol
@lamosos3 жыл бұрын
He could probably dunk Ariel if he wanted to.
@Theoddvault4 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams has always been one of my favorite basketball player, people snooze on him. I saw his potential when he was barely averaging 5 points a game 😂
@nahgee57894 жыл бұрын
This guy had been following Khabib before most amd even bet people on Twitter that Khabib would win when most said he wouldn't last. He loves his MMA
@jamalsro98274 жыл бұрын
Ariel : what time is? Steven: khabib time
@jamestom50564 жыл бұрын
Definitely Definitely Definitely. Thank you Thank you Thank you
@krisman17714 жыл бұрын
He’s a legit fan
@TheJacobHudman4 жыл бұрын
This makes me so happy... I'm a huge thunder fan and an mma nut... this is great.
@VenomHernandez4 жыл бұрын
Ariel Helwani: *MMA Is My Passion* Also Ariel Hollowani: *You Know I'm Also A Basketball Player Myself*
@Cg-ru3eh4 жыл бұрын
Adams could of been heavychamp if he put his energy into it when young instead of ball
@acedemigod13434 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure this is the first time I've heard this dude talk 😂😂
@yaboii72104 жыл бұрын
Alton p 🙄🙄🙄
@reecebinx41914 жыл бұрын
I would love to see Steve adams and jason momoa interviewing together
@alf25404 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams mma iq is higher than SAS
@JoshuaD.Howard4 жыл бұрын
“Running on tires” that phrase is wild 🤣🤣
@jamesbyerly7664 жыл бұрын
One of the best guys in the league. All other players respect this man.
@antoinesclater18714 жыл бұрын
Crazy to think Adesanya is 4 years older than Adams
@boshvasara18684 жыл бұрын
I don't think people realise how knowledgeable Steven is with MMA. While most famous people thought connor mcgregor was gonna win, Steven knew 100% Khabib was gonna win on twitter telling everyone to watch the eagle. He is a long time supporter of Khabib.
@DedHedZed4 жыл бұрын
Giant hands.
@richyanderson60864 жыл бұрын
Thots have entered the chat
@tarcisiusaryopriatmoko19474 жыл бұрын
Adams vs zion on heavyweight bout will be interesting
@seufa68604 жыл бұрын
Adams will eat that kid alive.
@markmoe964 жыл бұрын
Adam's got that polynesian chin. Could proberly eat bombs haha
@marcusherbert98674 жыл бұрын
OMEGA NIG Zion is strong but Steven is tough mate
@kof8674 жыл бұрын
I would love to see Adams fight not sure who he would face off against, I know he has been training jiu jitsu for a bit and he is the strongest guy in the nba. With proper training this guy would be terrifying.
@TZVIG544 жыл бұрын
I just became a fan of Adams
@fernmccreary27294 жыл бұрын
What a nice guy
@MrAmmar20134 жыл бұрын
Khabib is the goat ever.
@yaboi-km2qn4 жыл бұрын
His hands are disproportionately huge.
@bluntedlove40194 жыл бұрын
Nice interview Ariel
@thiccshakedabber91934 жыл бұрын
adams such a great guy look at adams man
@damageincorporated85584 жыл бұрын
His home town is one of the great Rumble towns of NZ, if you want a quiet night just mind your business, Eat Street is awesome, go go Rotovegas, it's pretty cool these days🤙
@joshhowe34774 жыл бұрын
💯 went out down there one night for the first time, the amount of fights I witnessed within a 4 hour period was crazy, they definetly love a good fight down in Rotaz.
@Jayzan-mt4gl4 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams is my new favorite player! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
@DrGreenThumbNZL3 жыл бұрын
Sensai Steven Adams
@ChemistRNS2 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams mma podcast needs to be a thing
@seena964 жыл бұрын
Bro just throw this guy on First Take MMA segments and watch him mop up Stephen A. Smith
@dannyduds10584 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams is def not a casual
@hazza95954 жыл бұрын
Ayy my Kiwi brother. Such a rolemodel for our country.
@Cg-ru3eh4 жыл бұрын
1:05 yea right he’s a new khabib fan boy for sure
@DreamBoOy74 жыл бұрын
Man, it is clear how differrnt the body size is! But man, that fist bump size difference is something else!
@DaggerMan114 жыл бұрын
Obviously James Johnson would win the NBA MMA crown, but putting him aside, I think I'd pick Steven Adams to beat everybody else.
@maxsufi48084 жыл бұрын
No wonder why steven adams likes khabib because he a humble guy as well
@toakasi64253 жыл бұрын
Tony Khabib Zabit and mutual respect for Connor on to it tokoua ♥️♥️♥️
@backseatpalace4 жыл бұрын
He likes hunter x hunter and naruto too! Steven Adams, class act!
@boshvasara18684 жыл бұрын
One piece is his fav
@Leodani282 жыл бұрын
Imagine him in the ufc😳
@fadibs65934 жыл бұрын
Ariel is shocked he was expecting him to say mcgregor
@sirius78714 жыл бұрын
Lmao yes 😂
@hhunting_trolls95004 жыл бұрын
your the man broo !!
@Roronoa_Zoro_Official4 жыл бұрын
One Piece - UFC- NBA, what's next? We literally are twins 😂😂😂
@leonyteves2 жыл бұрын
Love that Steven loves Khabib. :)
@justinleereacts29274 жыл бұрын
He could be heavyweight champ in UFC.
@bingbong61274 жыл бұрын
Yeah im sure he could ko Ngannou or stipe... 🤦♂️
@travelingtheworld82244 жыл бұрын
@@bingbong6127 😂
@jiggym80894 жыл бұрын
If he started when he was a teen then yea but way too late now. His athleticism would be way above any heavyweight in the UFC
@bingbong61274 жыл бұрын
@@jiggym8089 jumping and running dont have as much in common with fighting as you think, ngannou is more of an athletic freak than any basketball player in my opinion, he's 250+ pounds and moves around like a midleweight
@richyanderson60864 жыл бұрын
If he landed a Stockton slap with those hands someone would die 🤣
@juliarenhart25534 жыл бұрын
Best pick for favourite fighter!!!That's my booooiiiii👍
@fedorkus-bebe67804 жыл бұрын
Steven Adams the beast
@shinigamiryuk53154 жыл бұрын
Adams I love you
@toakasi64253 жыл бұрын
Love from NZ 🙌
@eaglecap85534 жыл бұрын
6:04 The Lads 😂😂😂
@RonnyPickering692 жыл бұрын
Awesome ariel gotta come to New zealand
@mnate35384 жыл бұрын
Israel Adesanya vs Yoel Romero OMG!!! will put NZ back on the map with an Adesanya win!!
@Roronoa_Zoro_Official4 жыл бұрын
4:29 you can see bambam
@dudez3924 жыл бұрын
MMA real fan! 💪
@JOEY_TREN2 жыл бұрын
Brooo 😂 he even knew zabits lil bro. That's absurd. He wasn't even in bellator at the time.
@vikraakbar78992 жыл бұрын
for real Khasan was like 19 or sum, Steven knows MMA for sure
@theshape39884 жыл бұрын
Tony will beat Khabib I think. And if he can't? Then nobody will before Khabib retires.
@koldwar40414 жыл бұрын
I think Khabib wins. However, I won't be surprised if Tony wins because they are both the goats of lightweight division no doubt.
@FireFilmsMedia4 жыл бұрын
Adams is 26 and Adesanya is 30
@FireFilmsMedia4 жыл бұрын
@IVEY 96 I know right, it's cool to see he's an actual mma fan though
@TardRepellent3 жыл бұрын
I thought for sure he would go with Mark Hunt. it would have been crazy to see this man in MMA after watching him in the NBA. sadly we'll never see that because he's makin BANK safely.
@crazydeemo4 жыл бұрын
Do you have to bring conor to every fkn conversation? Ridin him hard
@billybobmma78914 жыл бұрын
XD cry more lmao
@crazydeemo4 жыл бұрын
Billy Bob MMA no need to ,i think the only people who should cry are conor’s white sloppy wack fans .. i’m khabib fan I don’t have a reason to cry lol 28-0 lets go 🦅👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@ramborockyhitman474 жыл бұрын
@@crazydeemo Yea you sound like a typical Khabib fan indeed
@crazydeemo4 жыл бұрын
Vincent Luciano i am tho ...
@traplordso9854 жыл бұрын
@@crazydeemo dude stfu casual
@medit8iv_native9703 жыл бұрын
Aotearoa 🔥🔥🔥
@brendanaschaubine81804 жыл бұрын
Look at those hands
@hurstod5334 жыл бұрын
The no eye contact is real
@Ronald-YouTube3 жыл бұрын
Cool dude, I’m a big fan of him.
@TomsTents4 жыл бұрын
Crazy to think that Israel is older than Steven
@schnuts19624 жыл бұрын
It's kinda crazy that a NBA player and a UFC fighter came out of the same highschool
@generaljemz89854 жыл бұрын
Theres literally 3 high schools in all of Newzealand so the odds were high
@schnuts19624 жыл бұрын
@@generaljemz8985 I did not know that 🤔🤔
@generaljemz89854 жыл бұрын
Just playin man😂
@richmartinez98104 жыл бұрын
I live in okc
@dnotorious75824 жыл бұрын
KHABIB VS TONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@yourboijorji88614 жыл бұрын
Im a huge khabib fan but for sure tony will win, dont be surprise. Forreal.
@mahedhusayn34744 жыл бұрын
this guy would be a crazy fighter if he learns mma LOL