Hakeem Dawodu
Hakeem Dawodu | |
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![]() Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 244 | |
Born | (1991-07-02) July 2, 1991 (age 33) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
Other names | Mean |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
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 | 18 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 7 |
By decision | 6 |
Losses | 4 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Amateur Muay Thai record | |
Total | 47 |
Wins | 42 |
By knockout | 15 |
Losses | 5 |
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.
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
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Yoshinori Horie[32]
Muay Thai & Kickboxing Professional
- World Muaythai Council
- Intercontinental Welterweight Champion (2014)[52]
Amateur
- International Federation of Muaythai Amateur
- 2012 IFMA World Cup A-class Tournament
(-63,5 kg)
- 2011 IFMA European Cup A-Class
(-63,5 kg)
- 2010 IFMA World Championship B-class
(-63,5 kg)[53]
- 2012 IFMA World Cup A-class Tournament
- Pan American Muaythai Union
- Super lightweight Champion (2012)
- International Kickboxing Federation
- Full Muay Thai Rules Light Welterweight World Champion (2011)[54]
- 2010 IKF World Classic Muay Thai Rules Welterweight Champion[55]
Mixed martial arts record
18 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By submission | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 6 | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 13–4–1 | Cub Swanson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos | August 12, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 13–3–1 | Julian Erosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Dawodu missed weight. |
Win | 13–2–1 | Michael Trizano | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland | February 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
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 (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 |
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Muay Thai and kickboxing record
9 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 0 Loss, 0 draw | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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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 | |
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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, -63.5 kg 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, -63.5 kg Semi Final | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
2012-09-10 | Win | ![]() | IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg Quarter Final | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2012-09-08 | Win | ![]() | IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg 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, -63.5 kg Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision (Split) | 3 | ||
Wins IFMA European Cup -63.5kg Silver Medal. | ||||||||
2011-03-12 | Win | ![]() | IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Semi Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision | 3 | ||
2011-03-11 | Win | ![]() | IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg 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 2010 IFMA World Championships B-class -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
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