ISRAEL ADESANYA and EUGENE BAREMAN interview each other

* PG recommended - coarse language
UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and his coach Eugene Bareman interview each other at City Kickboxing in Auckland.
They share their backgrounds and how they met, Eugene shares the beginnings of CKB with co-owner and coach Doug Viney, Izzy talks about why he chose CKB as his home gym, they talk the fight game and other world class fighters at the gym as well as Izzys career highlights.
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[@lllmasslll241]

Eugene is so wise, respectful and humble. That's a role model.

[@srimayahooper4638]

HARE KRSNA !

[@onionpeeling5822]

They have great chemistry ... he is IZzy day one coach

[@rekanpayne6606]

Fook citykickboxin and yu gene

[@Regalman]

As a Black American, I lived in Auckland, New Zealand for a month and I have to tell you, the KIWIS treated me so well. Not one single racist incident. The Maoris are sweethearts and when I walked into stores and elevators, no one was scared. A very pretty place.

[@jesuslord6817]

when you come to austria them run away if them see black people

[@eastchchkea6475]

Nice one my bro! Glad you liked it here 👍🏾

[@278reeko6]

As a black kiwi I'd like to know what what Auckland you went to cause cant be new Zealand Auckland cause its hella racist out here broski even isreal talks about it

[@francois9747]

oh hell yeah. you'll be loved instantly if you're african american

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@278reeko6 depends where you're from tho

[@stu3232]

Can tell Eugene is a great bloke. Izzy's lucky to have him as a coach.

[@rbvibes8394]

The amount of respect shown by Israel to his coach is at the level of a father and son. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@Plorrry]

I wonder if Izzy will become a coach after he retires. He seems to value other peoples success as much as he values his own, which is really cool to see.

[@edburr3227]

The fact that he brought up the weight issue to Dana right after he beat the shit out of costa makes him a real one forsure ☝️

[@humblequan5221]

@@edburr3227 real talk I noticed that too

[@RealmofGenghisKhan]

Eugene should be a shoe-in for Trainer of the year when the World MMA Awards roll around.

[@kagani6202]

Hülegü Khan right? Dude has had 4 winning UFC fighters this year already.

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

pretty sure he was coach of the year in 2019

[@weedup]

Hülegü Khan 💯

[@rpg23245]

Didn't he win last year?

[@jiggybah1304]

Hülegü Khan facts he’s such a good person

[@IIMAOSSIEII]

I believe Eugene's calm influence keeps Izzy grounded.

[@Musicboxtunne]

I completely agree

[@bernicequeen1654]

You are 💯 right, that man is so calm

[@seylnylp8083]

Eugene Bareman is very humble, obviously. Love the way he talks: down to earth. As for Israel Adesanya, I saw him, by chance, in NYC, a while back, and he is, in person, the total opposite of the star which success got to their head: he talks to everyone with the same enthusiam. Of course, he passes as arrogant as it can be when he sells his fights, but someone has to sell the fight and he is doing what he has got to do + his seemingly arrogance is , I am pretty sure, confidence, not the cheap arrogance that a weak mind would throw at every corner. Wishing the best to this duo!

[@onionpeeling5822]

We love to see how Izzy wants the world to know how great his coach is ... you can see

[@hywl5746]

I love the chemistry between these two, it's like Raphael and Splinter:)... they both need each other, pure ego and confidence vs. grounding and wisdom. the perfect dream team, don't change guys!

[@peterkimararungu3237]

Good I mean great 👍🏿 people

[@peterkimararungu3237]

I’m a big fan on Israélien Adersanya

[@sexualchocolate516]

More like Mikey and Splinter

[@godzgift1981]

This hands down one of the best interviews ever for izzy. As normal he is sharp and accurate with the answers. Eugene is humble and very cerebral I love listening to him.

[@cardibee9922]

Me as well I been in the sport more 25years I Grand Master much respect to him as well you my dream to to train with him and much respect to Easrsil

[@goofverdinus165]

a dutch dad and samoan blood? No wonder they have such badass kickboxing over there

[@12gaugepolymonkeygang28]

Thats not y bro....he was trained by two tongans....

[@jessicarukuata-joynson938]

na bro thats part of the reason why for sure! great comment

[@Wilskun]

@@12gaugepolymonkeygang28 that aint it either hes a kiwi!

[@distone2480]

12gaugePoly MonkeyGanG 👹👹👹

[@trcs3079]

@@12gaugepolymonkeygang28 what the comment suggests is that islanders are naturally tough and strong but the Dutch are also known for their technical kick boxing. Very dangerous combo when together

[@dantui397]

As a Samoan Jamaican, this shit dope, l love it. Bless 🌻

[@coconuttz674]

You wish🤣🤣🤣

[@nirbija]

@James Alexander What is the so-called "race" of your Jamaican?

[@sub4nothingnovideoz768]

As a Kenyan Jamaican, a'o a'u ole Samoa mao'io'i. 😁

[@joelesoo5679]

Samoan Jamaican??? A'e shooollleeee....not the idolised Bob Marley then all of a sudden he's Jamaican ones lmaoo...stories guy lol

[@Tuna685]

@@joelesoo5679 🤣

[@willhampshire9881]

Adesanya’s memory is unbelievable, the detail at to which he can remember specific conversations, times is in his life. (My best friend is exactly the same & it’s actually really annoying haha but ace when you can’t remember something)

[@noisycomment1990]

I mean! Dude remembers Eugene being on crutches when they met, making jokes with a straight face... That's gotta come in handy in life (and fighting)

[@Brdr685]

Also I notice how eugene speaks so well. So respectful, polite, honest and uses his words carefully, thinking before he talks. Big ups to izzy. Different parallels but work well together

[@hannahfriday8932]

The way his eyes sparkles when he laughs

[@pumpamentaIs]

This is one of the best conversations Ive watched in the mma world. Solid..

[@a.s9703]

why haven't this interview reached a million yet

[@moseshamlett3887]

Such a cool interview. Isreal inspires me so much. Especially when I hear the story about how Eugene tried to run him off at first and he wouldn't give up.

[@fauzo]

I see Adesanya or Eugene i click.

[@ZerikMarves]

Great video. Adesanya’s name is longer than most fighters careers

[@gospeljrnwoha9448]

Cause He Nigerian. Nigerian Names are quite long

[@orangemediamarktomm5713]

Oweevuvewachinobosassas

[@omegabarron2759]

They deserve all the success they have now. You can feel the energy. This was really dope to see

[@ondraymoir7398]

Perfect movie scene youn fighter being brushed off by coach after seeing him get ass kicking. "go check out another gym". Young fighter "na I like it here I'm staying" I like the feeling here. Like they say "The rest is Legacy" cheehoo Leesss Go.

[@nadeemnajeeb7269]

Where should we go?

[@Kama_lefagaoalii]

agreed this would be a mint movie

[@Lalomilo685]

@@nadeemnajeeb7269 Back to your mums house 😂

[@apavisiniajr.6904]

It was cool seeing the other side of Izzy. He's a good dude and is super humble.

[@keepingit_real5005]

Nice guys, easy to see why it's the no1 gym. Humble beginnings by humble people. Nice

[@slowbrommaboxing8621]

One of the best candid interviews. Awesome chemistry and anecdotes.

[@geofferykolo7756]

What a cool coach and humble man

[@boogie56ace]

These guys are great for the sport. Love from Florida

[@callummurphy4671]

Eugene sounds like the loveliest guy on the planet

[@Khante4]

Respect to you two and whoever put this together, respect from London

[@johnlyden5247]

Damn it’s like naruto & kakashi

[@tebbythomas1809]

Wonderful video! I especially find what Mr. Bareman says at 5:55 beautiful! Thanks for this vid!

[@Brdr685]

Respect to my samoan peeps. Awesome people who have done ur people proud and nzers proud. So much talent. Actually respect to all my polynesian peeps making it in the world

[@eastchchkea6475]

Chaaahoooooo!

[@Sa.d.bo26]

All this time i thought he was Maori

[@benh9935]

@@Sa.d.bo26 Same lol.

[@mangukaharpg3699]

Went to rotorua boys high with Izzy around 2001 0r 2003 he was a good dancer I rember him ripping up at the social

[@nadeemnajeeb7269]

Damn can you tell me moreeee

[@darylsmith5930]

It’s true. Whatever you’re going through in life, it always works out.

[@charlesEE]

99% of things we fear or scared of never happens

[@LauFiu]

Thank you coconet for providing a full, minimally cut video :)

[@dylanknight2730]

Thanks for making this video! Awesome interviews!

[@hardeepsingh2505]

Such an interesting watch... CKB run these streets

[@H-Hour]

I can certainly understand why this coach has been able to create 1 of the most successful MMA teams & gym of this era of martial arts. He seeps inspiration out of every single pore... What a honourable person to have in any gladiators corner...

[@SystemAdministrator1]

That was AWESOME Great interviews

[@WCGOLD27NZ]

Loved this. Thanks for sharing.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

“The great thing about operating at a loss is you don’t pay much taxes.” Killed me 😂 Great interview

[@amul7516]

great content!

[@TheCharcoalchicken]

Congrats guys, 2 world champions but everyone is equal there, that kind of stuff is what makes your gym the best in the world

[@davidn9472]

Trust the process! Izzy is so genuine, always enjoy his interviews.

[@nikovlas17]

Still remember the old gym, and Doug and Eugene their passion knowledge and vibe theyve created is amazing 👌

[@KINGHAVI]

Awesome video guys.. hopefully no other coaches will ever break you guys apart. Go all the way guys. Goodluck for the next fight bro..God Bless 👍👍

[@davidmcdermott5368]

Entertaining and well produced interview, keep up the great mahi TheCoconetTV

[@Jacob-mx2fj]

always come back to this interview. love it

[@jayduncan758]

That's therapeutic hearing those bag pop behind the interview its relaxing guys an girls in there getting after it

[@maleekdasneek]

"It always works out!"

[@kristopherminette8354]

That was AWESOME! I love how candid they were and even moreso when they were roasting each other. That shit was hillarious!

[@mayhem88]

Also a Korean Kiwi uni dropout was one of the first students under Ray Elbe at TMT and now running a company in Wiri >

[@methodical1895]

"a lawyer, an accountant, a doctor or......A DISAPPOINTMENT" lol

[@magnumpi8097]

A disappointment alright..now Izzy's playing Drakes 'Started from the bottom now we're here' track in his $500k McLaren.

[@Quantum3691]

Izzy has a bit of an commentating/interviewing future.

[@Satjeevan]

This is great content!

[@remspossibowl6749]

Perfect duo, don't change, stay like that to build your own legacy, humble and smart

[@ride5600]

Great interview!!

[@cardibee9922]

I respect Easrsil very much for his respect for his trainer and that very important in the sport

[@rockstarguitarworx9743]

So proud of you guys and huge respect!!! What you have done to represent NZ is amazing!!! True Champions!!!!

[@MrTrollbaby]

"its my hood" "i let you live out massey" hahaha

[@stoperfect]

Eugene Bareman is very positive-Respect to both

[@scottyknowsurf]

Excellent way to interview.

[@assaywhat]

i love that izzy giving eugene the proper shine and gave us a great way to get to know the coach of the year. i feel like i know him now lol. awesome champ. 👏👏👏🙏🏽

[@Ko0lAid117]

🤣 silver spoon comment was awesome!! You can tell these are two good hearted human beings!! ✊🏻💯

[@bluntedcorleone3628]

I love these two together. Great synergy

[@jrufus11]

Great interviews really down to earth

[@clearwater3432]

Awesome interview wishing more success to you both

[@alvinsamau8736]

love these guys. Humble and hungry

[@user-mw4yv6cn8p]

Got the same roots as you brothers, still posted in Massey Hood. Got the world champ down the road what a GOAT 💯

[@Mr78nozza]

Great insight boys!

[@a111oveWrldWde]

Thank You! ✨😃

[@toddlewis]

Great interview wow... Learnt so much about both these Kiwi's!

[@toutaipalu9116]

😂😂😂 nice one!! Love the interviews well-done brothers😎💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Wilbur322]

Although Izzy’s last fight wasn’t that impressive. He’s still my favourite fighter. This guy is awesome

[@drummingtildeath]

Just remember that walking away from a fight with Romero without taking basically any damage is an achievement in itself.

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@drummingtildeath true that

[@JKreal678]

"...it always works out". Very true.

[@aseritv]

New evolution of coach. Eugene all respect izzy you too much history predicted history made

[@saikoutouray1]

I love this people

[@isaakouchbaselasse6885]

Me to

[@nadeemnajeeb7269]

@@isaakouchbaselasse6885 me 3

[@flokihelga2971]

Ayee

[@patrickjacobsen7805]

Awesome upload guys. We get to see and hear from the real Izzy here not the persona he puts on for the UFC. Much Respect to these two for sharing their humble beginnings and still being humble till now.

[@edburr3227]

City kick boxing is literally taking over

[@adamf894]

The respect these 2 have for each other is so easy to see and so typically kiwi. I could imagine Izzy actually listening to very few people.

[@mitchbidner676]

That was amazing!

[@tagplayaify]

Sick interview

[@MrKiwi4lyfe]

The last time I saw Doug was when we were working the clubs. We were down at the waterfront where he was lead bouncer. Two brothers were causing trouble, I was in the process of throwing them out when one of the brothers tried to take me on, Doug arrived and said he’ll sort him out. Doug offered the guy to go in the back room just the two of them but he was mouthing off then he did the inevitable, he threw a punch, a punch which Doug saw coming from a mile, nek minnit, guy was on the ground doing the lonnergan dance.

[@moziboy75]

Hahaha the Lonergan

[@ayo30s]

Very Nice!!! Coach Bareman is so Laid Back, very good interaction, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@misatoshi07mohammed20]

Awesome interview. Proud Kiwi

[@llewellynparry2717]

This is awesome! 'it always works out" love that!

[@gregoryyinka-gregg7949]

Their chemistry is different yet amazing. I usually imagine Eugene speaking less formally and I got to see that. Lol, he's formal by nature indeed 😂. Nonetheless I enjoyed the interview!

[@OnEPuNcHFinaTIk022]

I love how real Izzy is like in every interview he doesn’t change his persona like he is who he is.

[@liberalfreedom4315]

That was humbling to watch.

[@zeynepcogcal99]

humble! im a huge fan! thats wise words from wise people, being great and stayin great ,even though everything around them wants them to change!

[@maxitaxiish]

Great video

[@paulusrechu5563]

You got a good coach bro

[@seanrota3359]

Great interview with each other, way to put NZ on the global fight scene.

[@phaotantayanon6880]

Biggest fan of Israel from Thailand.

[@isaakouchbaselasse6885]

You both are Kings👑

[@ZymixProductions]

Eugene has definitely been on the mat more than a few times. Just noticed his Cauliflower ear.

[@nahzewilliams5912]

hes got a few fights on youtube as well

[@wobblyduck1594]

@物の哀れ Him being a MMA coach and former fighter for as long as he has- 99.9% sure, those ears are from mat time.

[@TaurusAnimations]

Rugby player

[@je4895]

Always good to see the love Izzy has for Eugene. It shows his character and loyalty. Easily, Izzy’s my favorite fighter in the UFC.

[@adewalehanson]

just Kool interview . .

[@ugoawa3171]

i love these two champions