Hyder Amil

Hyder Osman Amil (born May 28, 1990) is a Filipino and American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Amil was born in Cebu City, Philippines to a Turkish-Indian father and a Filipino mother. As a kid, Amil, his mother and sister, were physically abused by his father. He learned martial arts, which gave him confidence and helped protect his family. At the age of six, he and his family moved to United States to escape the abuse of his father.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Starting his career in 2017, Amil fought exclusively for Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he acquired a 7–0 record before his fight at Dana White's Contender Series.

Dana White's Contender Series Amil faced Emrah Sonmez on August 15, 2023, at DWCS season 7 - Week 2. At the weigh-ins, Sonmez came in at 147 pounds, 1 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. Despite the relatively small miss, Nevada Athletic Commission officials did not allow Sonmez to continue his cut. That the bout proceeded at catchweight, with Sonmez was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Amil. He won the fight via unanimous decision and he was awarded a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In his promotional debut, Amil was scheduled to face Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on February 10, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 236. However, Nuerdanbieke pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Melsik Baghdasaryan. In turn, Baghdasaryan pulled out on fight week due to injury and was replaced by Fernie Garcia. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Amil faced Lee Jeong-yeong on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. This fight earned his another Performance of the Night award.

Amil faced William Gomis on March 1, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 253. He won the fight via split decision.

Amil faced Jose Delgado on June 28, 2025, at UFC 317. He lost the fight by technical knockout 26 seconds into the first round.

Replacing an injured Austin Bashi, Amil faced Jamall Emmers on November 8, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 264. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Amil faced Christian Rodriguez on June 20, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 279. He lost the fight via a ninja choke submission in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Christian Rodriguez Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jamall Emmers Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jose Miguel Delgado KO (knee and elbows) UFC 317

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

William Gomis Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lee Jeong-yeong TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Fernie Garcia TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Emrah Sonmez Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 58

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Chase Gibson TKO (punches) LFA 137

Commerce, California, United States Win

Devante Sewell Decision (split) LFA 129

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win

Robson Junior TKO (knees and punches) LFA 117

Visalia, California, United States Win

Ignacio Ortiz Decision (split) Bellator 226

San Jose, California, United States Win

Paradise Vaovasa Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 220

San Jose, California, United States Win

Elias Anderson TKO (punches) Bellator 199

San Jose, California, United States Win

Adam Cruz TKO (punches) Dragon House 27

San Francisco, California, United States