Hakeem Dawodu
Hakeem Dawodu | |
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![]() Hakeem Dawodu speaks at UFC 244 | |
Born | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | July 2, 1991
Other names | Mean |
Nationality | Canadian |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm)[1] |
Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing |
Fighting out of | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Team | Champion's Creed MMA Mike Miles Kickboxing Team |
Years active | 2014–present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 9 |
By knockout | 7 |
Losses | 0 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 7 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Amateur Muay Thai record | |
Total | 47 |
Wins | 42 |
By knockout | 15 |
Losses | 5 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Hakeem 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.
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.
On June 7, 2014, Dawodu faced Jake Macdonald at WSOF Canada 2.[6] He won the fighting via knockout in the second round.
On October 11, 2014, Dawodu faced Mike Malott at WSOF 14.[7] He won via technical knockout due to punches and elbows in the first round.
On February 11, 2015, Dawodu faced Tristan Johnson at WSOF 18.[8] He won via technical knockout in the third round.
On June 5, 2015, Dawodu faced Chuka Willis at WSOF 21.[9] He won via technical knockout due to knees and punches in the second round.
On December 18, 2015, Dawodu faced Marat Magomedov at WSOF 26.[10] The fight ended in a majority draw.
On July 30, 2016, Dawodu faced Marat Magomedov at WSOF 32 in a rematch.[11] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.
On March 18, 2017, Dawodu faced UFC vet Steven Siler at WSOF 35.[12] He won the fight via unanimous decision, this marked the first time he gained victory by decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship[]
On November 11, 2017, it was announced that Dawodu signed a four fight deal with the UFC.[13][14]
Dawodu faced Danny Henry on March 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 127.[15] He lost the fight via submission in the fight's opening minute.[16]
Dawodu faced Austin Arnett on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]
Dawodu faced Kyle Bochniak on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231.[19] Dawodu won the fight via split decision.[20]
Dawodu faced promotional newcomer Yoshinori Horie on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240[21] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[22] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[23]
Dawodu faced Julio Arce on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.[24] He won the fight by split decision.[25]
Dawodu faced Zubaira Tukhugov on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253.[26] Tukhugov missed weight, and was subsequently fined a percentage of his purse, which will go to Dawodu.[27] Dawodu won by split decision.[28]
Dawodu was expected to face Shane Burgos on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257.[29] However, Dawodu was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing shoulder injury.[30]'
Dawodu faced Movsar Evloev on June 12, 2021 at UFC 263.[31] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[32]
Dawodu is scheduled to face Michael Trizano on February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 201.[33]
Championships and accomplishments[]
MMA
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Yoshinori Horie[34]
Muay Thai & Kickboxing
Professional
- World Muaythai Council
- Intercontinental Welterweight Champion (2014)[35]
Amateur
- International Federation of Muaythai Amateur
- 2012 IFMA World Cup A-class Tournament
(-63,5kg)
- 2011 IFMA European Cup A-Class
(-63,5kg)
- 2010 IFMA World Cup Tournament
(-63,5kg)
- 2012 IFMA World Cup A-class Tournament
- Pan American Muaythai Union
- Super lightweight Champion (2012)
- International Kickboxing Federation
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
15 matches | 12 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By submission | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 12–2–1 | Movsar Evloev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 263 | June 12, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 12–1–1 | Zubaira Tukhugov | Decision (split) | UFC 253 | September 27, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Catchweight (150 lb) bout; Tukhugov missed weight. |
Win | 11–1–1 | Julio Arce | Decision (split) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | |
Win | 10–1–1 | Yoshinori Horie | TKO (head kick) | UFC 240 | July 27, 2019 | 3 | 4:09 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 9–1–1 | Kyle Bochniak | Decision (split) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
Win | 8–1–1 | Austin Arnett | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | July 28, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
Loss | 7–1–1 | Danny Henry | Technical Submission (standing guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov | March 17, 2018 | 1 | 0:39 | London, England | |
Win | 7–0–1 | Steven Siler | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 35 | March 18, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Verona, New York, United States | |
Win | 6–0–1 | Marat Magomedov | TKO (punches) | WSOF 32 | July 30, 2016 | 2 | 2:03 | Everett, Washington, United States | |
Draw | 5–0–1 | Marat Magomedov | Draw (majority) | WSOF 26 | December 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Chuka Willis | TKO (knees and elbows) | WSOF 21 | June 5, 2015 | 2 | 2:55 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
Win | 4–0 | Tristan Johnson | TKO (punches) | WSOF 18 | February 12, 2015 | 3 | 1:59 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
Win | 3–0 | Mike Malott | TKO (punches and elbows) | WSOF 14 | October 11, 2014 | 1 | 4:13 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
Win | 2–0 | Jake Macdonald | KO (punches) | WSOF Canada 2 | June 7, 2014 | 2 | 0:18 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
Win | 1–0 | Behrang Yousefi | KO (punch) | WSOF Canada 1 | February 21, 2014 | 1 | 1:07 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Muay Thai and Kickboxing record[]
9 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 0 Loss, 0 draw | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015-01-24 | Win | ![]() |
Canadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 12 | Edmonton, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
2014-04-05 | Win | ![]() |
Canadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 10 | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
Wins WMC intercontinental Welterweight title. | ||||||||
2014-01-24 | Win | ![]() |
WMC Challenger Muay Thai Series 9 | Calgary, Canada | KO | 1 | ||
2013-11-17 | Win | ![]() |
M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IV | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 2:36 | |
2013-05-25 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 8-man Tournament, Final | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-05-25 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 8-man Tournament, Semi Finals | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | KO | 3 | ||
2013-05-25 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 8-man Tournament, Quarter Finals | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | KO (Low Kick) | 1 | ||
2013-04-19 | Win | ![]() |
Challenger 7 - 'HEAVY DUTY' | Calgary, Canada | KO | 4 | ||
2012-11-24 | Win | ![]() |
Muay Thai Mayhem 3 | Edmonton, Canada | KO (Left Hook) | 2 | ||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
42 Wins (15 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 0 draw | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2012-10-19 | Win | ![]() |
FATE 4 Man Tournament Final Title Bout | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2012-10-19 | Win | ![]() |
FATE 4 Man Tournament Semi Final Bout | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2012-09-13 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championship 2012, -63.5kg Bronze Medal fight | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
Wins IFMA World Championships 2012 -63.5kg Bronze Medal. | ||||||||
2012-09-11 | Loss | ![]() |
IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5kg Semi Final | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2012-09-10 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5kg Quarter Final | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2012-09-08 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5kg First Round | Saint Petersburg, Russia | KO | 3 | ||
2012-03-10 | Win | ![]() |
Challenger MuayThai Series Challenger 6 | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
Wins PAMU Sperlightweight title. | ||||||||
2012-01-28 | Win | ![]() |
Challenger 3 – JAWBREAKER | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Split) | 5 | 2:00 | |
2011-12-03 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 Last Man Standing 8-man Tournament, Final | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | TKO | 2 | ||
2011-12-03 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 Last Man Standing 8-man Tournament, Semi Final | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 2:00 | |
2011-12-03 | Win | ![]() |
K-1 Last Man Standing 8-man Tournament, Quarter Final | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | TKO | 1 | ||
2011-11-25 | Win | ![]() |
Vancouver, Canada | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | ||
2011-09-17 | Win | ![]() |
Challenger 2 – EXPLOSION | Calgary, Canada | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
2011-04-23 | Win | ![]() |
"CHALLENGER 1 -CONCUSSION" | Calgary, Canada | TKO (Knee) | 2 | ||
Wins IKF Full MuayThai Rules Light Welterweight World title. | ||||||||
2011-03-12 | Loss | ![]() |
IFMA European Cup, -63.5kg Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision (Split) | 3 | ||
Wins IFMA European Cup -63.5kg Silver Medal. | ||||||||
2011-03-12 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA European Cup, -63.5kg Semi Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision | 3 | ||
2011-03-11 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA European Cup, -63.5kg Quarter Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision | 3 | ||
2011-02-04 | Win | ![]() |
Ringmasters | Calgary, Canada | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 3 | ||
2010-12-04 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championship 2010, Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
Wins IFMA World Championships 2010 -63.5kg Gold Medal. | ||||||||
2010-12-03 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championship 2010, Semi Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-12-01 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championship 2010, Quarter Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-11-30 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championship 2010, Second Round | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-11-28 | Win | ![]() |
IFMA World Championship 2010, First Round | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2010-07-24 | Win | ![]() |
2010 IKF World Classic, Final | Orlando, Florida, United States | TKO | 2 | 1:58 | |
Wins IKF World Classic MuayThai Rules Welterweight title. | ||||||||
2010-07-24 | Win | ![]() |
2010 IKF World Classic, Semi Final | Orlando, Florida, United States | TKO | 2 | 1:24 | |
2010-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
2010 IKF World Classic, Quarter Final | Orlando, Florida, United States | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
2010-07-23 | Win | ![]() |
2010 IKF World Classic, Preliminary Round | Orlando, Florida, United States | TKO | 1 | 1:03 | |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
See also[]
References[]
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External links[]
- 1991 births
- Living people
- Canadian male mixed martial artists
- Canadian kickboxers
- Canadian Muay Thai practitioners
- Featherweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
- Sportspeople from Calgary
- Canadian sportspeople of Jamaican descent
- Canadian sportspeople of Nigerian descent
- Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters
- Black Canadian mixed martial artists