Hyder Amil


Hyder Osman Amil is a Filipino and American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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. Amil, his mother and his sister moved to the United States at the age of six to escape the abuse of his father. Amil bared that he was not only a Stephen Thompson fan growing up, but he also copied his style early on.

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.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • *Performance of the Night

    Mixed martial arts record