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Hakeem Dawodu

Hakeem Dawodu

Canadian mixed martial artist

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 & Kickboxing Professional

Amateur

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 0 1
By decision 6 3
Draws 1
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Muay Thai and kickboxing record

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See also

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