Hayder Hassan (Arabic: حيدر حسن, born October 20, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes at Brave Combat Federation.
However, after leaving his job as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical firm, he transitioned to a career in MMA and began training at the American Top Team academy in Coconut Creek.
[2][3][4] Hassan competed on the 21st season of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter, representing American Top Team and making it to the final.
[9] In February 2017, it was revealed that Hassan would compete again on the UFC's reality show in the 25th season on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption.
He defeated former world title contender Joe Stevenson by knockout in the wildcard bout, but ended up losing to eventual season winner Jesse Taylor via rear naked choke submission in the first round.