UFC

Hyder “The Hurricane”Amil

UFC11-3-0

Division
Lightweight
Stance
Switch
Height
5' 9"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
70"
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

54%

105 landed · 194 attempted

Takedown accuracy

33%

1 landed · 3 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-07-20 to 2026-06-20

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Loss

    Submission · Round 1 · 3:43

  • Jamall Emmers

    Nov 8, 2025

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Jose Miguel Delgado

    Jun 28, 2025

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:26

  • William Gomis

    Mar 1, 2025

    Win

    Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00

  • JeongYeong Lee

    Jul 20, 2024

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:05

  • Fernie Garcia

    Feb 10, 2024

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:12

Hyder Amil Bio

Hyder Amil is an active UFC featherweight known by the nickname “The Hurricane.” Born in Cebu City, Philippines, and raised in the Bay Area from age six, he began training in martial arts, wrestling and mixed martial arts during his teens. The UFC profile lists him as training at El Niño Training Center in San Francisco and identifies his fighting style as MMA.

Amil turned professional in 2017 and earned his UFC opportunity after defeating Emrah Sonmez by unanimous decision on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023. He made his UFC debut against Fernie Garcia on February 10, 2024, then continued his UFC career with victories over JeongYeong Lee and William Gomis. His UFC profile records a submission victory over Christian Rodriguez on June 20, 2026, and lists him as active as of September 28, 2026.

The UFC lists Amil at 5 feet 9 inches with a 70-inch reach. His profile identifies a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and describes a background built around wrestling and MMA training. His documented career reflects a pressure-oriented approach that combines striking exchanges with grappling, while his switch stance gives him flexibility in the stand-up phase.

Record
11-3-0
Division
Lightweight
Stance
Switch
Height
5' 9"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
70"
Leg reach
39.00

Hyder Amil Questions & Answers

What division does Hyder Amil compete in?

Hyder Amil competes in the UFC featherweight division.

When was Hyder Amil born?

Hyder Amil was born on May 28, 1990.

How tall is Hyder Amil?

Hyder Amil is listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a 70-inch reach.

When did Hyder Amil make his UFC debut?

Hyder Amil made his UFC debut on February 10, 2024, against Fernie Garcia.

How did Hyder Amil earn his UFC contract?

Hyder Amil earned his UFC opportunity by defeating Emrah Sonmez by unanimous decision on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023.

What is Hyder Amil’s fighting style?

Hyder Amil is listed as an MMA fighter with a switch stance. His background includes wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking, producing a pressure-based style that blends stand-up attacks with grappling.

Where does Hyder Amil train?

The UFC lists Hyder Amil as training at El Niño Training Center in San Francisco, California.