ISRAEL ADESANYA and EUGENE BAREMAN interview each other 

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

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.

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

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.

I believe Eugene's calm influence keeps Izzy grounded.

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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)

I see Adesanya or Eugene i click.

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.

why haven't this interview reached a million yet

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.

The way his eyes sparkles when he laughs

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

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

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

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

These guys are great for the sport. Love from Florida

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

What a cool coach and humble man

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

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

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

Eugene sounds like the loveliest guy on the planet

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

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

Such an interesting watch... CKB run these streets

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

Damn it’s like naruto & kakashi

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

Izzy has a bit of an commentating/interviewing future.

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

I love this people

"It always works out!"

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

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.

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

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...

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

Thanks for making this video! Awesome interviews!

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

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

That was AWESOME Great interviews

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

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

Loved this. Thanks for sharing.

great content!

always come back to this interview. love it

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

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

Eugene Bareman is very positive-Respect to both

Comes across very well. Can see why Dana took his side vs Romero. Massive star potential.

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

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

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

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 👍👍

Biggest fan of Israel from Thailand.

I love these two together. Great synergy

Excellent way to interview.

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

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. 👏👏👏🙏🏽

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

love these guys. Humble and hungry

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

Great interview!!

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.

You got a good coach bro

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

This is great content!

City kick boxing is literally taking over

That was humbling to watch.

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

Great interviews really down to earth

Awesome interview wishing more success to you both

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

Awesome interview. Proud Kiwi

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

Thank You! ✨😃

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

Izzy look like my brother back in Samoa. Awesome relationship with both of them and the world's #1 gym. Keep doing what you're doing people love yous 👌👊✌️❤️💯

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.

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

Great insight boys!

You are one roll model Samoan 🇼🇸 blood good luck to you young man proud of you ❤️🇼🇸❤️🙏🏻

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.

Sick interview

Both these guys are awesome. Does Izzy burp in every single interview

Eugene will go down as a legendary coach of mma similar to boxing’s Tyson and Cus, Freddie roach or Futch

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

i love these two champions

That was amazing!

You both are Kings👑

Eugene - what a legend. Winning combination here