Tim Kennedy in Studio: Lowest Points, MMAAA and Insulting Fighter Pay - MMA Fighting

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2022
  • Tim Kennedy discusses his new book, the stuff he couldn’t share, his recent trips to Ukraine and Afghanistan, battling fear, if he will ever compete in MMA again, fighter pay and the MMAAA, the lowest points in his life and how he turned it around, and more.
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  • @robertblake1032
    @robertblake1032 Před 2 lety +59

    Seen Tim on Rogan many times and a few other shows and he’s always a riveting interview. Just love Tim and his organization, and his tremendous humanitarian efforts.

  • @julius2790
    @julius2790 Před 2 lety +39

    This was one of your finest moments as a journalist Ariel. Thank you both for sharing this with us!

  • @FACEHEADD
    @FACEHEADD Před 2 lety +46

    Wow. What a fantastic interview. You've got to appreciate Tim Kennedy. I could listen to this man speak all day.

  • @josephfiola412
    @josephfiola412 Před 2 lety +39

    Tim Kennedy, what an absolute gem of a human being.

  • @leadershiplfe
    @leadershiplfe Před 2 lety +124

    Tim Kennedy is a true hero. Absolute legend.

    • @nklin6
      @nklin6 Před 2 lety +4

      He fooled you- well done buddy!

    • @icanaja8192
      @icanaja8192 Před 2 lety +1

      Cap🧢merica?

  • @trinity3422
    @trinity3422 Před 2 lety +80

    I could’ve easily listened to another hour of Tim talk. What he does is so important because he reminds everyone of how many others did important things for him as well. He gives credit to the heroes that can’t speak for themselves.

  • @Jobe826
    @Jobe826 Před 2 lety +51

    Much respect to Tim, what a legend. Great Interview!

  • @zippo_muk9254
    @zippo_muk9254 Před 2 lety +12

    *Tim is such a genuine bloke.* Professional, but not afraid to just be himself and have a laugh.

  • @mrmolloy
    @mrmolloy Před rokem +2

    TIMS charisma is off the chart what a man and gentleman. Not a lounge chair philosopher but getting his hands dirty in the trenches with the utmost integrity.

  • @devonf542
    @devonf542 Před 2 lety +117

    Didn’t expect to listen to this whole interview but damn Tim can tell a story🤟🏽

  • @brentsims8874
    @brentsims8874 Před 2 lety +15

    Great Interview Ariel. Thankful for men like Tim who learn, change, grow and then serve others. Thank you Tim.

  • @nyvarsitysports
    @nyvarsitysports Před 2 lety +9

    A true American hero. I would absolutely kill to have him on my podcast. Great job with time management, Ariel. You crunched all the quality stuff in.

  • @rswove8715
    @rswove8715 Před 2 lety +23

    Tim Kennedy is a living legend. Ariel, thank you for doing what you do. Your interviews are outstanding.

  • @bigmaryhelen
    @bigmaryhelen Před 2 lety +4

    THE BEST INTERVIEW I'VE EVER SEEN! WHAT A MAN! AND WHAT A STORY! I'M BUYING THE BOOK!

  • @johnpawly1849
    @johnpawly1849 Před rokem +2

    I’m grateful to hear you guys talk about the freedom’s we enjoy every day and again I’m grateful for guys like Tim Kennedy

  • @theguythattalksshitonyoutube

    If someone asked... "Who do you think the baddest man on the planet is?" I'd say Tim Kennedy.. his MMA career, his mental state, the workouts, etc. But more importantly what he has done for this country, and many other countries is overwhelming to think about.. all in ONE lifetime.. really makes you think about what all you (and myself) have done in our lives!! Dude is a legit trained assassin! Crazy to think about

    • @dgillian183
      @dgillian183 Před 2 lety +1

      You would appreciate the Shawn Ryan Show. He’s former cia and a navy seal. Does amazing interviews with guys similar to Tim!

    • @kogrady2409
      @kogrady2409 Před 2 lety

      100% one of the baddest men walking the earth!! He has lived 30 lifetimes worth of badassery in only 42 years. I’m sure he’s far from done writing the incredible story of his life. The world needs more men like Tim!!

  • @Beantown85
    @Beantown85 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m listening to his book now, I highly recommend it.

  • @robertguarino355
    @robertguarino355 Před 2 lety +2

    This is 1 of the coolest Interviews ever !! So intense. Great job .

  • @sendtodevnull1269
    @sendtodevnull1269 Před 2 lety +11

    I love Tim. He was a very underrated fighter.

  • @gk6024l
    @gk6024l Před rokem +1

    Best interview ever! Thank you Tim and Ariel.

  • @cassidicci4
    @cassidicci4 Před rokem +1

    What an incredible human. So much respect

  • @iansprojects3081
    @iansprojects3081 Před rokem +1

    I love this interview and love Tim he is always fun to listen to and informative

  • @danf8047
    @danf8047 Před 2 lety +17

    Kennedy, when he's old should do that Dos Equis commercial because he is in fact one of the most fascinating human beings

  • @loxleymannen
    @loxleymannen Před rokem +1

    Read the book some weeks ago and it really is an awesome book. We need more Tim Kennedys in this world that is for sure.

  • @rostamr4096
    @rostamr4096 Před 2 lety +1

    Tim is a class act of integrity and a lot more...

  • @AggBaddie
    @AggBaddie Před 2 lety +3

    Can listen to Tim talk for hours

  • @nz_philly_fan
    @nz_philly_fan Před rokem +1

    Tim is incredible and such an inspiration!

  • @MichaelDrought
    @MichaelDrought Před 2 lety +5

    Good human beings!! Thankfully this was as long as it was because I could listen all day.

  • @McNallyF
    @McNallyF Před 2 lety +1

    I've just bought that book. Many thanks!

  • @cesarlugo3913
    @cesarlugo3913 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview! I am a fan of Tim Kennedy.

  • @kytho7425
    @kytho7425 Před rokem +1

    Huge respect to Tim everyone should try to be more like Tim

  • @artiejohnson40
    @artiejohnson40 Před 2 lety +7

    Ole Tim Kennedy... Hard guy not to like! Didn't realize that he wasn't always an awesome human being!! Awesome interview!! Will have to get the book!! 👍👍

  • @pamelasoltesz7279
    @pamelasoltesz7279 Před 2 lety +11

    This Man has done SO MUCH in his life in such a short time, TRUE AMERICAN..

    • @AA-wu2fk
      @AA-wu2fk Před 2 lety +1

      Ok and?people are people, that's all ..it's good tim did a good thing helping people but shouldn't matter where your from

  • @officialFIGHTCHIX
    @officialFIGHTCHIX Před 2 lety +1

    I’m glad there are men in the world like Tim Kennedy. Fuck’n Hero

  • @bobmoegrabi
    @bobmoegrabi Před 2 lety +39

    What a life story and this guy is still so young! And It's refreshing to hear someone openly discussing the issues that surround the UFC & fighter pay besides Ariel.

  • @itscje5784
    @itscje5784 Před 2 lety +4

    I had never heard of Tim before.. I am now a fan and forever will be. What a special human being.

  • @shadowfourgolf
    @shadowfourgolf Před rokem +1

    Great talk. Need another interview with Tim.

  • @TheTasMan
    @TheTasMan Před rokem +1

    Spoken as a Patriot! Thank you for standing up for the guys who don't make it....so vital

  • @freethinkersonly8509
    @freethinkersonly8509 Před 2 lety +2

    Such a great interview!

  • @hundohan3280
    @hundohan3280 Před rokem +1

    Damn this was such a good interview. Came up on my auto play and I was hooked 2 min in.

  • @ezradaiquiri11311
    @ezradaiquiri11311 Před 2 lety +18

    This was a phenomenal interview. So much respect. Never stop talking about fighter pay.

  • @BallJuiceOfZeus
    @BallJuiceOfZeus Před 2 lety +46

    Although it's never mentioned there are several vague implications that tim Kennedy is in the army

    • @abtwopoint0
      @abtwopoint0 Před 2 lety +7

      Pretty sure he's a contractor/mercenary for special missions. Very common for ex-special forces. Hired by the military, but he isn't enlisted per se

    • @isuckeggs4094
      @isuckeggs4094 Před 2 lety +1

      @mVP Tim isn’t going to f**k you dude

    • @jmdeottawa.gatineaucestgay289
      @jmdeottawa.gatineaucestgay289 Před 2 lety

      @@abtwopoint0 I've wrote a comment with all his badges and rank if your interested

    • @carlosortiz6923
      @carlosortiz6923 Před 2 lety

      @@abtwopoint0 he's still in special forces part time in the national guard but they get called up to active duty often. Most of the work he's talking in the interview is not part of his military job.

  • @GarryM180
    @GarryM180 Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing interview, wow

  • @briantneary2248
    @briantneary2248 Před 2 lety +2

    I had a feeling Him went to do some Captain America stuff.
    I've been a fan FORVER and it grows exponentially every single time he resurfaces.
    God speed, Mr. Kennedy ☘🍀☘🍀

  • @williamlin2684
    @williamlin2684 Před 2 lety +2

    Whaaaat! Thought this was your show! How do you let the interview end!?!?!?!? Great stuff Ariel!

  • @stevem1111
    @stevem1111 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome interview with a true hero who isn’t a perfect human being and that’s ok. Much respect to both parties

  • @MartialCardist
    @MartialCardist Před 2 lety +2

    Simply put, one of the best MMA-related interviews I have ever seen.

  • @suckyxmcsuck
    @suckyxmcsuck Před 2 lety

    DIdn't expect to listen to the whole thing, but I did. Glad for it.

  • @kirwingify
    @kirwingify Před 2 lety +1

    The Ultimate Badass on the planet - Tim Kennedy!

  • @moisesperez3693
    @moisesperez3693 Před 2 lety +36

    Tim has a way to tell a story.
    I feel like less of a man compared to Mr. Kennedy
    Blessings to all....

    • @highdesertjohn
      @highdesertjohn Před 2 lety +3

      You and me both buddy. But we can always aspire to be more like Tim

    • @moisesperez3693
      @moisesperez3693 Před 2 lety +2

      @@highdesertjohn agreed 👍

    • @lowlowseesee
      @lowlowseesee Před 2 lety +4

      @@moisesperez3693 not me lol, i just got done doing jiu jitsu for three hours with killers and im 44. hit the gym fellas, tomorrow

    • @moisesperez3693
      @moisesperez3693 Před 2 lety

      @@lowlowseesee quick question did you have a hard time getting in shape for J/J. I'd imagine at 44 , unless your athletic

    • @thatindiandude4602
      @thatindiandude4602 Před 2 lety +2

      @@moisesperez3693 my advice is, do it at your own pace.

  • @crlclssic
    @crlclssic Před rokem +1

    thank you Tim for talking about everything here especially fighter pay, what he said on here was shocking and really put things into perspective! UFC need to really sort themselves out

  • @Canonall
    @Canonall Před 2 lety +3

    What a gentleman!

  • @RyuatNight
    @RyuatNight Před 2 lety +1

    great interview
    part 2 needed

  • @TreyParker318
    @TreyParker318 Před 2 lety +3

    Tim is a legit Hero. Don't see those much anymore.

  • @legioxequestris811
    @legioxequestris811 Před 2 lety +2

    This man is great inspiration

  • @joegraham452
    @joegraham452 Před 2 lety +6

    Need more guys like Tim in the world, top fella 👌

  • @valeyrossie4497
    @valeyrossie4497 Před 2 lety +30

    This guy is so likeable it makes me sick lol, I could listen to him forever, a true American hero, if we were all like him this world would be an amazing place, thank you arial and Tim for making this happen and making all our day that much more special, 😊

  • @mafiastudios9006
    @mafiastudios9006 Před rokem +1

    Broken Arrow was even an action movie comon Ariel...great video :) Tim is AMAZING great episode and great interview also loved it :)

  • @dawnarapstine2491
    @dawnarapstine2491 Před 2 lety +1

    Fantastic interview

  • @JohnC-oe7by
    @JohnC-oe7by Před rokem

    Great interview!!

  • @stevenlopez1717
    @stevenlopez1717 Před 2 lety +22

    Tremendous interview Ariel! I'm only 20 minutes in and I'm devastated that this eventually has to end 😭 lol

  • @troyallenart817
    @troyallenart817 Před 2 lety

    💯Great Conversation!!💯

  • @Erweenie
    @Erweenie Před 2 lety +3

    We need a part 2!

  • @akendall75
    @akendall75 Před 2 lety +3

    This is going down as one of the BEST ever interviews from your show!

  • @kylegartner2866
    @kylegartner2866 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview

  • @ntownsend9025
    @ntownsend9025 Před 2 lety +15

    Best talk ever Ariel Cronkite! Godspeed Tim stay safe

  • @kushkowboy2741
    @kushkowboy2741 Před 2 lety +2

    Always heard Tim Kennedys name n thought he was just another fighter but gah damn this fools a G

  • @scotrobinson6787
    @scotrobinson6787 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank him.

  • @IrishTechnicalThinker
    @IrishTechnicalThinker Před 2 lety +11

    Brilliant conversation and always liked Tim but he's a real bad ass.

  • @JA-ev7om
    @JA-ev7om Před 2 lety

    *Got the book on Audible the other day. Haven't listened to it yet but I'm excited for it.*

  • @bildomyers2336
    @bildomyers2336 Před 2 lety +1

    Favorite interview need more

  • @fightbackfakenews
    @fightbackfakenews Před 2 lety +7

    Tim is building to be a politician. For anyone thatbdoesnt know . The writing is on the wall

  • @L-J-Pinnockle
    @L-J-Pinnockle Před 2 lety

    Great interview this

  • @Sponhexagonal
    @Sponhexagonal Před 2 lety +2

    The Legend!

  • @roelzavala7791
    @roelzavala7791 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm a combat veteran I served 1st Armor Division in 2003 and I was attached to several units ... Tim you have me fkn crying bro .I love you fellow brother in arms I understand every word you are saying..

  • @glucas5393
    @glucas5393 Před 2 lety +6

    My favourite interview in a long time

  • @troyallenart817
    @troyallenart817 Před 2 lety +2

    🔥Tim is DEF a Legend💯

  • @willi6880
    @willi6880 Před 2 lety +2

    Tim is a legend!

  • @coryyeaple7275
    @coryyeaple7275 Před 2 lety +2

    More Tim Kennedy!!!

  • @themrroxox6021
    @themrroxox6021 Před 2 lety +1

    This is pretty incredible stuff.

  • @dubssalamander
    @dubssalamander Před 2 lety

    great interview

  • @stevenlopez1717
    @stevenlopez1717 Před 2 lety +5

    Really should have dedicated another hour to this...

  • @georgecoull1883
    @georgecoull1883 Před 2 lety +1

    The legend himself!

  • @DamianRobb
    @DamianRobb Před 2 lety +1

    Tim is the man!

  • @gazzb116
    @gazzb116 Před 2 lety +13

    Tim (or 'Tin' as Yoel Romero would say), looks like a stereotypical music executive that you see in those 80's - 90's movies like Airheads starring Brendon Fraser.
    Have to say, never had an opinion of Kennedy when he was fighting. This interview has sold me on his book. Will definitely check it out. The man can tell a story and is well-articulated.

  • @martinezjames83
    @martinezjames83 Před 2 lety +1

    Ill be reading this..no doubt

  • @thereisonlyoneway
    @thereisonlyoneway Před 2 lety +8

    I wish I was 1/8 the man Tim Ken is.

  • @dinnerwithdijon
    @dinnerwithdijon Před rokem

    one of the best interviews by Ariel. Would love to see these two again !

  • @potech5874
    @potech5874 Před 2 lety +7

    Great interview! Just imagine sitting around the camp fire listening to Tim's stories. 🔥

  • @user-su6nt3en3n
    @user-su6nt3en3n Před 2 lety +3

    The best interview you ever had... belive me!

  • @michaelburig1705
    @michaelburig1705 Před rokem

    Like Goggins Tim exposes his vulnerabilities so that you can really learn from him. Tim is an extremist so it's great that he continues find a way to help people. Awesome dude for sure!

  • @jay-xe3kl
    @jay-xe3kl Před 2 lety +16

    This may be a very corny and delusional take but the only way I see a major group of fighters coming together is if Conor McGregor came out (with the help of his lawyers etc.) and called for a weekend conference of sorts, where they all sit and discuss some of these matters. This would be a HUGE heal turn in regards of Conor turning his back on Dana & the UFC but there is no other fighter who other fighters would be quick to jump in line and follow. Conor can speak straight to the masses, if he did something along these lines all major sports networks would cover it because they too like money, and the controversy would bring viewership. Conor is infinitely more influential than all the other champions combined when it comes to casual fans. A lion share of viewers do not really know the difference between "mma" and "ufc" let alone the fact there are grievances like these going on constantly.

    • @ezradaiquiri11311
      @ezradaiquiri11311 Před 2 lety

      Fair point. I think mcnuggets is too self absorbed for that, but if he actually did this selfless act, I would appreciate him. But I think you're right, he may be the only person who can unite all fighters at this point in time.

    • @ETS186
      @ETS186 Před 2 lety

      If he did that, man, he'd gain way many more fans..

    • @cainslawyer8058
      @cainslawyer8058 Před 2 lety +1

      Conor was earning minimum wage when he came to the UFC. He climbed his way up to the top. Say what you want about him but he worked harder than anybody else. He was always active and put up exciting fights. Plus he was everywhere doing ridiculous amount of media and getting his name out there.
      Do you think other fighters are willing to do that?

    • @ezradaiquiri11311
      @ezradaiquiri11311 Před 2 lety

      @@cainslawyer8058 he didn't work harder than anyone else, he just got lucky by having a natural persona for tv and physic for modeling really expensive suits and accessories. So, the multi billion dollar industry's latched on to him like the leeches they are, and funded him to the top for their own benefit. Probably got him to sell his soul to marina abromavic like jay-z and lady gaga. Had nothing to do with working harder than others. Once mcnuggets got to the top, his lack of hard work ethics showed, the longer his criminal record got, because it takes really hard work to stay at the top and maintain your integrity.

  • @damianjohn5995
    @damianjohn5995 Před 2 lety +1

    This guy is the ultimate man

  • @TheTasMan
    @TheTasMan Před rokem +1

    What a hero! I waited too long to listen. I should have watched immediately! Thank you for your amazing service Tim Kennedy and thanks Ariel for that stubborn streak. Combat Sports needs personalities like you desperately! Amazing Interview!

  • @jbird643
    @jbird643 Před 2 lety

    Just got the book - wow!

  • @tmoney-kg4yi
    @tmoney-kg4yi Před 2 lety

    Immediately bought the book

  • @bboybreezi2417
    @bboybreezi2417 Před rokem

    Tim you legend!

  • @buffbeenstuffed
    @buffbeenstuffed Před 2 lety

    that was a darn good listen

  • @civiSapper
    @civiSapper Před 2 lety

    I am literally listening to this enjoying the Morro bay weather live it love don’t come come visit.

  • @Rui_Miguel_
    @Rui_Miguel_ Před 2 lety

    Your best show!