Hakeem Dawodu

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Hakeem Dawodu
Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 244.jpg
Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 244
Born (1991-07-02) July 2, 1991 (age 33)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Other namesMean
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach73 in (185 cm) [1]
Style Muay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
TeamChampion's Creed MMA
Mike Miles Kickboxing Team
Years active2014–present
Kickboxing record
Total9
Wins9
By knockout7
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins13
By knockout7
By decision6
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
Draws1
Amateur Muay Thai record
Total47
Wins42
By knockout15
Losses5
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Hakeem Tyrone Dawodu (born July 2, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial artist, currently signed to Ultimate Fighting Championship and fights in the Featherweight division. He previously competed for the World Series of Fighting.

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Early life

Dawodu was born in Calgary to a mother from Nigeria and a father from Jamaica. When he was six years old, his father was deported, forcing his mother to raise him on her own. He had a troubled childhood; he was first placed in a juvenile detention center at the age of 14. Two years later, his counselor placed him in Muay Thai training as a means of controlling his anger. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

His background is in Muay Thai, where he went 42–5 (15 KOs) as an amateur and 9–0 (7 KOs) as a pro. [3] [4]

World Series of Fighting

On February 21, 2014, Dawodu made his professional debut at WSOF Canada 1 against Behrang Yousefi. [5] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [6]

On June 7, 2014, Dawodu faced Jake Macdonald at WSOF Canada 2. [7] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. [8]

On October 11, 2014, Dawodu faced Mike Malott at WSOF 14. [9] He won via technical knockout due to punches and elbows in the first round. [10]

On February 11, 2015, Dawodu faced Tristan Johnson at WSOF 18. [11] He won via technical knockout in the third round. [12]

On June 5, 2015, Dawodu faced Chuka Willis at WSOF 21. [13] He won via technical knockout due to knees and punches in the second round. [14]

On December 18, 2015, Dawodu faced Marat Magomedov at WSOF 26. [15] The fight ended in a majority draw. [16]

On July 30, 2016, Dawodu faced Marat Magomedov at WSOF 32 in a rematch. [17] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round. [18]

Replacing Alexandre de Almeida, Dawodu faced UFC vet Steven Siler at WSOF 35 March 18, 2017. [19] [20] He won the fight via unanimous decision, this marked the first time he gained victory by decision. [21]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On November 11, 2017, it was announced that Dawodu signed a four fight deal with the UFC. [22] [23]

Dawodu faced Danny Henry on March 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 127. [24] He lost the fight via submission in the fight's opening minute. [25]

Dawodu faced Austin Arnett on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30. [26] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [27]

Dawodu faced Kyle Bochniak on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231. [28] Dawodu won the fight via split decision. [29]

Dawodu faced promotional newcomer Yoshinori Horie on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240 [30] He won the fight via knockout in round three. [31] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [32]

Dawodu faced Julio Arce on November 2, 2019, at UFC 244. [33] He won the fight by split decision. [34]

Dawodu faced Zubaira Tukhugov on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253. [35] Tukhugov missed weight, and was subsequently fined a percentage of his purse, which will go to Dawodu. [36] Dawodu won by split decision. [37]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Dawodu was expected to face Shane Burgos on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257. [38] [39] However, Dawodu was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing shoulder injury. [40] '

Dawodu faced Movsar Evloev on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263. [41] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [42]

Dawodu faced Michael Trizano on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. [43] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [44]

Dawodu faced Julian Erosa on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279. [45] At the weigh-ins, Dawodu weighed in at 149.5 pounds, 3.5 pounds over the non-title featherweight limit. Dawodu was fined 30% of his purse, which will go to his opponent Erosa. [46] Dawodu lost the fight via unanimous decision. [47]

Dawodu was scheduled to face Lucas Almeida on June 10, 2023, at UFC 289. [48] However, the bout was scrapped for unknown reasons and Almeida was rebooked for a new fight. [49]

Dawodu faced Cub Swanson on August 12, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos. [50] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [51]

Championships and accomplishments

MMA

Muay Thai & KickboxingProfessional

Amateur

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches13 wins4 losses
By knockout70
By submission01
By decision63
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–4–1 Cub Swanson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos August 12, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss13–3–1 Julian Erosa Decision (unanimous) UFC 279 September 10, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Dawodu missed weight.
Win13–2–1 Michael Trizano Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–2–1 Movsar Evloev Decision (unanimous) UFC 263 June 12, 202135:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Win12–1–1 Zubaira Tukhugov Decision (split) UFC 253 September 27, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCatchweight (150 lb) bout; Tukhugov missed weight.
Win11–1–1 Julio Arce Decision (split) UFC 244 November 2, 201935:00 New York City, New York, United States
Win10–1–1Yoshinori HorieTKO (head kick) UFC 240 July 27, 201934:09 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaPerformance of the Night.
Win9–1–1 Kyle Bochniak Decision (split) UFC 231 December 8, 201835:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win8–1–1 Austin Arnett Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 201835:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss7–1–1 Danny Henry Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov March 17, 201810:39 London, England
Win7–0–1 Steven Siler Decision (unanimous) WSOF 35 March 18, 201735:00 Verona, New York, United States
Win6–0–1Marat MagomedovTKO (punches) WSOF 32 July 30, 201622:03 Everett, Washington, United States
Draw5–0–1Marat MagomedovDraw (majority) WSOF 26 December 18, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0Chuka WillisTKO (knees and elbows) WSOF 21 June 5, 201522:55 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win4–0Tristan JohnsonTKO (punches) WSOF 18 February 12, 201531:59 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win3–0 Mike Malott TKO (punches and elbows) WSOF 14 October 11, 201414:13 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win2–0Jake MacdonaldKO (punches) WSOF Canada 2 June 7, 201420:18 Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win1–0Behrang YousefiKO (punch) WSOF Canada 1 February 21, 201411:07 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Muay Thai and kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
9 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 0 Loss, 0 draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2015-01-24Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlie PetersCanadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 12 Edmonton, Canada Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2014-04-05Win Flag of Thailand.svg Samsamut KiatponthipCanadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 10 Calgary, Canada Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins WMC intercontinental Welterweight title.
2014-01-24Win Flag of Japan.svg Junpei HiraiWMC Challenger Muay Thai Series 9 Calgary, Canada KO1
2013-11-17Win Flag of Thailand.svg Kongnapa Weerasakreck M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IV Tokyo, Japan TKO (Punches)32:36
2013-05-25Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Ryan WieseK-1 8-man tournament, final Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-05-25WinFlag placeholder.svgK-1 8-man tournament, semi-finals Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago KO3
2013-05-25Win Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Davin SinasweeK-1 8-man tournament, quarter-finals Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago KO (Low Kick)1
2013-04-19Win Flag of the United States.svg Sheldon GainesChallenger 7 - 'HEAVY DUTY' Calgary, Canada KO4
2012-11-24Win Flag of Thailand.svg RungjarasMuay Thai Mayhem 3 Edmonton, Canada KO (Left Hook)2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur record
42 Wins (15 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 0 draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2012-10-19Win Flag of the United States.svg Omar EstevezFATE 4 Man Tournament Final Title Bout Calgary, Canada Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2012-10-19Win Flag of England.svg Wayne FisherFATE 4 Man Tournament Semi Final Bout Calgary, Canada Decision (Unanimous)32:00
2012-09-13Win Flag of Belarus.svg Dmitry Varats IFMA World Championship 2012, -63.5 kg Bronze Medal fight Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision33:00
Wins IFMA World Championships 2012 -63.5kg Bronze Medal.
2012-09-11Loss Flag of Ukraine.svg Igor Liubchenko IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg Semi Final Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision (Split)33:00
2012-09-10Win Flag of the Taliban.svg Awad Jawid IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg Quarter Final Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision33:00
2012-09-08Win Flag of Poland.svg Cezary Zugaj IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg First Round Saint Petersburg, Russia KO3
2012-03-10Win Flag of Argentina.svg Sebastian CalvoChallenger MuayThai Series Challenger 6 Calgary, Canada Decision (Unanimous)52:00
Wins PAMU Sperlightweight title.
2012-01-28Win Flag of Thailand.svg Parnpetch PetchtalingarmChallenger 3 – JAWBREAKER Calgary, Canada Decision (Split)52:00
2011-12-03Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Alex TribeK-1 last man standing 8-man tournament, final Victoria, British Columbia, Canada TKO2
2011-12-03Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Josh Jauncey K-1 last man standing 8-man tournament, semi-final Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Decision (Majority)32:00
2011-12-03Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Josh WrightK-1 last man standing 8-man tournament, quarter-final Victoria, British Columbia, Canada TKO1
2011-11-25Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Feng Jie Vancouver, Canada Decision32:00
2011-09-17Win Flag of Thailand.svg TanuthongChallenger 2 – EXPLOSION Calgary, Canada Decision52:00
2011-04-23Win Flag of Japan.svg Ryo Takagi"CHALLENGER 1 -CONCUSSION" Calgary, Canada TKO (Knee)2
Wins IKF Full MuayThai Rules Light Welterweight World title.
2011-03-12Loss Flag of Belarus.svg Aganes Safaryan IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Final Dresden, Germany Decision (Split)3
Wins IFMA European Cup -63.5kg Silver Medal.
2011-03-12Win Flag of Denmark.svg Steffen Weise IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Semi Final Dresden, Germany Decision3
2011-03-11Win Flag of Ukraine.svg Yevgen Trofymov IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Quarter Final Dresden, Germany Decision3
2011-02-04Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Karl PearsonRingmasters Calgary, Canada TKO (Corner Stoppage)3
2010-12-04Win Flag of Morocco.svg Soufiane Taaouati IFMA World Championship 2010, final Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins 2010 IFMA World Championships B-class -63.5kg Gold Medal.
2010-12-03Win Flag of Belarus.svg Ramil Novruzov IFMA World Championship 2010, semi-final Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-12-01Win Flag of Latvia.svg Kaplan Abukov IFMA World Championship 2010, quarter-final Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-11-30Win Flag of New Zealand.svg Willie Rewi IFMA World Championship 2010, second round Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-11-28Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhang Dezheng IFMA World Championship 2010, first round Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-07-24Win Flag of the United States.svg Corey Springer2010 IKF World Classic, final Orlando, Florida, United States TKO21:58
Wins IKF World Classic MuayThai Rules Welterweight title.
2010-07-24Win Flag of the United States.svg Joshua Hill2010 IKF World Classic, semi-final Orlando, Florida, United States TKO21:24
2010-07-23Win Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Morgan2010 IKF World Classic, quarter-final Orlando, Florida, United States Decision (Unanimous)22:00
2010-07-23Win Flag of the United States.svg Lance Garza2010 IKF World Classic, preliminary round Orlando, Florida, United States TKO11:03
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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