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Undefeated 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.
Timestamps
00:00 – How Hyder almost quit MMA & the injury that sparked his comeback
02:32 – Fighting through a broken rib to earn a UFC call-up
10:43 – Representing the Bay Area & Philippines in the UFC
13:08 – The moment his dad told him never to run from a fight
21:25 – How he got fat, depressed, and found MMA again
26:03 – Losing 40 lbs in 1.5 months: “MMA chose me”
29:00 – Defending 18 takedowns with food poisoning on Contender Series
34:20 – The viral 38-punch combo that shocked fans and fighters
37:44 – How he knocks out guys after surviving their submissions
41:52 – “Smesh or Pass” UFC Edition – Who Hyder wants to fight
1:01:06 – Craziest fight ever: 40-minute street war with a crackhead referee
1:18:47 – “I’m stimulating the economy”: Fans betting big on Hyder
1:33:10 – Next opponent: Nathaniel Wood at UFC International Fight Week
1:14:43 – Dream fights: Bryce Mitchell, Giga Chikadze, and Topuria
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