Brian Hooi Gets Real: “This Fight Changed My Life!”

This video takes you inside one of the most brutal and unforgettable MMA fights in recent memory — and the story behind it. I sat down in Thailand for an exclusive interview with Brian Hooi following his championship-winning performance in a fight many fans are already calling a Fight of the Year contender. Brian Hooi faced a Dagestani knockout machine with a terrifying record: 10 wins, 10 finishes, most of them in the first round. A fighter known for pure destruction. What happened next shocked everyone. Brian was knocked down multiple times, engaged in brutal exchanges, absorbed heavy shots — and still refused to back down. Instead, he turned the fight into a war of will, pressure, and heart. By the end of Round 3, his opponent collapsed and could not continue. The fight was officially stopped — and moments later, UFC champion Ilia Topuria stepped into the cage and wrapped the championship belt around Brian Hooi’s waist. In this interview, Brian Hooi opens up about: • Why he refused to shake his opponent’s hand during the staredown • What went through his mind after being knocked down • How he stayed calm against a proven knockout artist • The dirty boxing uppercuts that changed the fight • Seeing his opponent collapse between rounds • What it meant to receive the belt from Ilia Topuria • His struggles and setbacks before reaching this moment • His ultimate goal: the UFC This is not just an interview. This is a story about resilience, pressure, fear, and belief at the highest level of MMA. 📍 Filmed in Thailand 🎥 Exclusive interview 🥊 Championship fight breakdown 🔥 Real emotions, real answers If you’re a fan of MMA, UFC, combat sports, or real fight stories — this one is for you. #mma #kingofthestreets #fighter #champion #brianhooi #feyenoord #rotterdam #knockout #iliatopuria