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.[2] He previously competed for the World Series of Fighting.[2]
| Hakeem Dawodu | |
|---|---|
 Hakeem Dawodu speaks at UFC 244 | |
| Born | July 2, 1991 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| 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 | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Amateur Muay Thai record | |
| Total | 47 |
| Wins | 42 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| Losses | 5 |
| 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 faced Zubaira Tukhugov on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253.[27] Tukhugov missed weight, and was subsequently fined a percentage of his purse, which will go to Dawodu.[28] Dawodu won by split decision.[29]
Dawodu was expected to face Shane Burgos on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257.[30] However, Dawodu was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing shoulder injury.[31]'
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)[33]
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 | ||
| 14 matches | 12 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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42 Wins (15 (T)KO's), 5 Losses, 0 draw
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See also
References
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