Hakeem Dawodu

Hakeem Dawodu (born July 2, 1991) is a Canadian mixed martial artist, currently signed to Ultimate Fighting Championship and fights in the Featherweight division.[1] He previously competed for the World Series of Fighting.[1] He is the #21 current Best Featherweight MMA Fighter in the world.[2]

Hakeem Dawodu
Hakeem Dawodu speaks at UFC 244
Born (1991-07-02) July 2, 1991
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Other namesMean
NationalityCanadian
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofCalgary, Alberta, Canada
TeamChampion's Creed MMA
Mike Miles Kickboxing Team
Years active2014–present
Kickboxing record
Total9
Wins9
By knockout7
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins11
By knockout7
By decision4
Losses1
By submission1
Draws1
Amateur Muay Thai record
Total47
Wins42
By knockout15
Losses5
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Early life

Dawodu was born in Calgary to a 14-year old 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.[3]

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.[4][5]

World Series of Fighting

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

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

On October 11, 2014, Dawodu faced Mike Malott at WSOF 14.[8] 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.[9] He won via technical knockout in the third round.

On June 5, 2015, Dawodu faced Chuka Willis at WSOF 21.[10] 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.[11] The fight ended in a majority draw.

On July 30, 2016, Dawodu faced Marat Magomedov at WSOF 32 in a rematch.[12] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round.

On March 18, 2017, Dawodu faced UFC vet Steven Siler at WSOF 35.[13] 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.[14][15]

Dawodu faced Danny Henry on March 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 127.[16] He lost the fight via submission in the fight's opening minute.[17]

Dawodu faced Austin Arnett on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30.[18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Dawodu faced Kyle Bochniak on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231.[20] Dawodu won the fight via split decision.[21]

Dawodu faced promotional newcomer Yoshinori Horie on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240[22] He won the fight via knockout in round three.[23] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[24]

Dawodu faced Julio Arce on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.[25] He won the fight by split decision.[26]

Dawodu is scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov on September 26, 2020 at UFC 253.[27]

Championships and accomplishments

MMA


Muay Thai & Kickboxing

Professional

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)
  • Pan American Muaythai Union
    • Super lightweight Champion (2012)
  • International Kickboxing Federation
    • Full Muay Thai Rules Light Welterweight World Champion (2011)[30]
    • 2010 IKF World Classic Muay Thai Rules Welterweight Champion[31]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
13 matches 11 wins 1 loss
By knockout 7 0
By submission 0 1
By decision 4 0
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 (punch) 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 lbs) bout.
Win 1–0 Behrang Yousefi KO (punch) WSOF Canada 1 February 21, 2014 1 1:07 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Featherweight debut.

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Muay Thai & Kickboxing record
Professional record
9 Wins (7 (T)KO's), 0 Losses, 0 draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2015-01-24Win Charlie PetersCanadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 12Edmonton, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2014-04-05Win Sam Samut KiatponthipCanadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 10Calgary, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins WMC intercontinental Welterweight title.
2014-01-24Win Junpei HiraiWMC Challenger Muay Thai Series 9Calgary, CanadaKO1
2013-11-17Win Gonnapar WeerasakreckM-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IVTokyo, JapanTKO (Punches)32:36
2013-05-25Win Ryan WieseK-1 8-man Tournament, FinalPort of Spain, Trinidad and TobagoDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-05-25WinK-1 8-man Tournament, Semi FinalsPort of Spain, Trinidad and TobagoKO3
2013-05-25Win Davin SinasweeK-1 8-man Tournament, Quarter FinalsPort of Spain, Trinidad and TobagoKO (Low Kick)1
2013-04-19Win Sheldon GainesChallenger 7 - 'HEAVY DUTY'Calgary, CanadaKO4
2012-11-24Win RungjarasMuay Thai Mayhem 3Edmonton, CanadaKO (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 Omar EstevezFATE 4 Man Tournament Final Title BoutCalgary, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)52:00
2012-10-19Win Wayne FisherFATE 4 Man Tournament Semi Final BoutCalgary, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)32:00
2012-09-13Win Dmitry VaratsIFMA World Championship 2012, -63.5kg Bronze Medal fightSaint Petersburg, RussiaDecision33:00
Wins IFMA World Championships 2012 -63.5kg Bronze Medal.
2012-09-11Loss Igor LiubchenkoIFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5kg Semi FinalSaint Petersburg, RussiaDecision (Split)33:00
2012-09-10Win Awad JawidIFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5kg Quarter FinalSaint Petersburg, RussiaDecision33:00
2012-09-08Win Cezary ZugajIFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5kg First RoundSaint Petersburg, RussiaKO3
2012-03-10Win Sebastian CalvoChallenger MuayThai Series Challenger 6Calgary, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)52:00
Wins PAMU Sperlightweight title.
2012-01-28Win Parnpetch Petch Taling NgarmChallenger 3 – JAWBREAKERCalgary, CanadaDecision (Split)52:00
2011-12-03Win Alex TribeK-1 Last Man Standing 8-man Tournament, FinalVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaTKO2
2011-12-03Win Josh JaunceyK-1 Last Man Standing 8-man Tournament, Semi FinalVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaDecision (Majority)32:00
2011-12-03Win Josh WrightK-1 Last Man Standing 8-man Tournament, Quarter FinalVictoria, British Columbia, CanadaTKO1
2011-11-25Win Feng JieVancouver, CanadaDecision32:00
2011-09-17Win TanuthongChallenger 2 – EXPLOSIONCalgary, CanadaDecision52:00
2011-04-23Win Ryo Takagi"CHALLENGER 1 -CONCUSSION"Calgary, CanadaTKO (Knee)2
Wins IKF Full MuayThai Rules Light Welterweight World title.
2011-03-12Loss Aganes SafaryanIFMA European Cup, -63.5kg FinalDresden, GermanyDecision (Split)3
Wins IFMA European Cup -63.5kg Silver Medal.
2011-03-12Win Steffen WeiseIFMA European Cup, -63.5kg Semi FinalDresden, GermanyDecision3
2011-03-11Win Yevgen TrofymovIFMA European Cup, -63.5kg Quarter FinalDresden, GermanyDecision3
2011-02-04Win Karl PearsonRingmastersCalgary, CanadaTKO (Corner Stoppage)3
2010-12-04Win Soufiane TaaouatiIFMA World Championship 2010, FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Wins IFMA World Championships 2010 -63.5kg Gold Medal.
2010-12-03Win Ramil NovruzovIFMA World Championship 2010, Semi FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-12-01Win Kaplan AbukovIFMA World Championship 2010, Quarter FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-11-30Win Willie RewiIFMA World Championship 2010, Second RoundBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-11-28Win Zhang DezhengIFMA World Championship 2010, First RoundBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2010-07-24Win Corey Springer2010 IKF World Classic, FinalOrlando, Florida, United StatesTKO21:58
Wins IKF World Classic MuayThai Rules Welterweight title.
2010-07-24Win Joshua Hill2010 IKF World Classic, Semi FinalOrlando, Florida, United StatesTKO21:24
2010-07-23Win Trevor Morgan2010 IKF World Classic, Quarter FinalOrlando, Florida, United StatesDecision (Unanimous)22:00
2010-07-23Win Lance Garza2010 IKF World Classic, Preliminary RoundOrlando, Florida, United StatesTKO11:03

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References
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