EPISODE · Jun 10, 2025 · 1H 19M
Undefeated Hyder Amil CRAZY Journey to UFC, Almost Quitting MMA, & Street Fights
from Basement Talk · host Zill Media
FOLLOW HYDER: https://www.instagram.com/hurricane_415/FOLLOW US:Coby: https://www.instagram.com/cobyisaoglu/Kyler: https://www.instagram.com/kylerisaoglu/Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zacharygilligan/WEBSITE: basementtalk.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/basementtalk/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebasementtalkUndefeated UFC fighter Hyder "The Hurricane" Amil joins Basement Talk to tell one of the wildest origin stories in MMA. From 40-minute street brawls with crackhead referees to delivering a 38-punch combo on Contender Series, Hyder shares raw insights into his upbringing, fight philosophy, and what drives his relentless hunger.Timestamps00:00 – How Hyder almost quit MMA & the injury that sparked his comeback02:32 – Fighting through a broken rib to earn a UFC call-up10:43 – Representing the Bay Area & Philippines in the UFC13:08 – The moment his dad told him never to run from a fight21:25 – How he got fat, depressed, and found MMA again26:03 – Losing 40 lbs in 1.5 months: “MMA chose me”29:00 – Defending 18 takedowns with food poisoning on Contender Series34:20 – The viral 38-punch combo that shocked fans and fighters37:44 – How he knocks out guys after surviving their submissions41:52 – “Smesh or Pass” UFC Edition – Who Hyder wants to fight1:01:06 – Craziest fight ever: 40-minute street war with a crackhead referee1:18:47 – “I’m stimulating the economy”: Fans betting big on Hyder1:33:10 – Next opponent: Nathaniel Wood at UFC International Fight Week1:14:43 – Dream fights: Bryce Mitchell, Giga Chikadze, and TopuriaGo to zillmedia.com and mention "Basement Talk" for a discount on their services!
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Undefeated Hyder Amil CRAZY Journey to UFC, Almost Quitting MMA, & Street Fights
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