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| Born | Hakeem Tyrone Dawodu July 2, 1991 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Other names | Mean |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| 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 |
Hakeem Tyrone Dawodu (born July 2, 1991) is a Canadian MMA fighter. He used to compete in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Before joining the UFC, he also fought in the World Series of Fighting.
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About Hakeem Dawodu
Hakeem Dawodu was born in Calgary, Canada. His mother is from Nigeria and his father is from Jamaica. When Hakeem was six, his mother raised him on her own. As a teenager, he faced some challenges. When he was 16, a counselor suggested he try Muay Thai training. This helped him learn to control his energy and focus.
Hakeem's Fighting Style
Hakeem's main fighting style is Muay Thai, which is a type of martial art from Thailand. It uses punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes. He also has a strong background in Kickboxing. As an amateur in Muay Thai, he had a great record of 42 wins and only 5 losses. As a professional, he won 9 fights and had no losses in kickboxing.
Hakeem's Professional MMA Journey
Hakeem Dawodu started his professional mixed martial arts career in 2014. He quickly became known for his powerful strikes and exciting fights.
Fighting in World Series of Fighting
Hakeem's first professional fight was on February 21, 2014. He won by knockout in the first round. He continued to win his fights in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF). Many of his early wins were by knockout or technical knockout. This means he won by hitting his opponent until they couldn't continue.
In December 2015, one of his fights ended in a draw. This means neither fighter won. However, in a rematch in July 2016, Hakeem won that fight. His last fight in WSOF was in March 2017, which he won by decision. This was his first win that went to the judges' scorecards.
Joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
In November 2017, Hakeem Dawodu signed a contract to fight in the UFC. This is one of the biggest mixed martial arts organizations in the world.
Early UFC Fights
His first UFC fight was in March 2018, which he lost. But he quickly bounced back! In July 2018, he won his next fight by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed he won. He continued his winning streak in December 2018, winning another fight by split decision.
Key UFC Wins
On July 27, 2019, Hakeem won a fight by knockout in the third round. This impressive win earned him the Performance of the Night award. This award is given to fighters who have an outstanding performance.
He kept winning in 2019 and 2020, often by split decision. In September 2020, his opponent missed weight for their fight. Hakeem still won the fight by split decision.
Recent UFC Matches
In June 2021, Hakeem lost a fight by unanimous decision. He then won his next fight in February 2022 by unanimous decision.
In September 2022, Hakeem had a fight where he weighed in a bit too heavy. He was fined some of his earnings, which went to his opponent. He lost that fight by unanimous decision.
His last fight in the UFC was in August 2023, which he lost by unanimous decision. It was reported on June 6, 2025, that Hakeem Dawodu was no longer fighting for the UFC.
Awards and Achievements
Hakeem Dawodu has earned several awards and titles throughout his career in both MMA and Muay Thai.
MMA Achievements
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night award (one time, for his fight against Yoshinori Horie)
Muay Thai and Kickboxing Achievements
Professional Titles
- World Muaythai Council
- Intercontinental Welterweight Champion (2014)
Amateur Titles
- 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)
- 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)
- 2010 IKF World Classic Muay Thai Rules Welterweight Champion
Hakeem Dawodu's Fight Records
Here is a summary of Hakeem Dawodu's professional 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 | |
Here is a summary of Hakeem Dawodu's professional 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 |  Charlie Peters |
Canadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 12 | Edmonton, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-04-05 | Win |  Samsamut Kiatponthip |
Canadian Challenger Muay Thai Series 10 | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins WMC intercontinental Welterweight title. | ||||||||
| 2014-01-24 | Win |  Junpei Hirai |
WMC Challenger Muay Thai Series 9 | Calgary, Canada | KO | 1 | ||
| 2013-11-17 | Win | Kongnapa Weerasakreck |
M-FIGHT SUK WEERASAKRECK IV | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Punches) | 3 | 2:36 | |
| 2013-05-25 | Win |  Ryan Wiese |
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 |  Davin Sinaswee |
K-1 8-man tournament, quarter-finals | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | KO (Low Kick) | 1 | ||
| 2013-04-19 | Win |  Sheldon Gaines |
Challenger 7 - 'HEAVY DUTY' | Calgary, Canada | KO | 4 | ||
| 2012-11-24 | Win | Rungjaras |
Muay Thai Mayhem 3 | Edmonton, Canada | KO (Left Hook) | 2 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Here is a summary of Hakeem Dawodu's amateur Muay Thai record:
| 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 | Omar Estevez |
FATE 4 Man Tournament Final Title Bout | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2012-10-19 | Win |  Wayne Fisher |
FATE 4 Man Tournament Semi Final Bout | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2012-09-13 | Win |  Dmitry Varats |
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 |  Igor Liubchenko |
IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg Semi Final | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision (Split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-09-10 | Win |  Awad Jawid |
IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg Quarter Final | Saint Petersburg, Russia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-09-08 | Win |  Cezary Zugaj |
IFMA World Championships 2012, -63.5 kg First Round | Saint Petersburg, Russia | KO | 3 | ||
| 2012-03-10 | Win |  Sebastian Calvo |
Challenger MuayThai Series Challenger 6 | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| Wins PAMU Sperlightweight title. | ||||||||
| 2012-01-28 | Win | Parnpetch Petchtalingarm |
Challenger 3 – JAWBREAKER | Calgary, Canada | Decision (Split) | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2011-12-03 | Win |  Alex Tribe |
K-1 last man standing 8-man tournament, final | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | TKO | 2 | ||
| 2011-12-03 | Win | Josh Jauncey |
K-1 last man standing 8-man tournament, semi-final | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 2:00 | |
| 2011-12-03 | Win | Josh Wright |
K-1 last man standing 8-man tournament, quarter-final | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | TKO | 1 | ||
| 2011-11-25 | Win |  Feng Jie |
Vancouver, Canada | Decision | 3 | 2:00 | ||
| 2011-09-17 | Win | Tanuthong |
Challenger 2 – EXPLOSION | Calgary, Canada | Decision | 5 | 2:00 | |
| 2011-04-23 | Win | Ryo Takagi |
"CHALLENGER 1 -CONCUSSION" | Calgary, Canada | TKO (Knee) | 2 | ||
| Wins IKF Full MuayThai Rules Light Welterweight World title. | ||||||||
| 2011-03-12 | Loss | Aganes Safaryan |
IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision (Split) | 3 | ||
| Wins IFMA European Cup -63.5kg Silver Medal. | ||||||||
| 2011-03-12 | Win |  Steffen Weise |
IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Semi Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision | 3 | ||
| 2011-03-11 | Win | Yevgen Trofymov |
IFMA European Cup, -63.5 kg Quarter Final | Dresden, Germany | Decision | 3 | ||
| 2011-02-04 | Win | Karl Pearson |
Ringmasters | Calgary, Canada | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 3 | ||
| 2010-12-04 | Win |  Soufiane Taaouati |
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 | Ramil Novruzov |
IFMA World Championship 2010, semi-final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-12-01 | Win |  Kaplan Abukov |
IFMA World Championship 2010, quarter-final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-11-30 | Win |  Willie Rewi |
IFMA World Championship 2010, second round | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-11-28 | Win | Zhang Dezheng |
IFMA World Championship 2010, first round | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2010-07-24 | Win | Corey Springer |
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 | Joshua Hill |
2010 IKF World Classic, semi-final | Orlando, Florida, United States | TKO | 2 | 1:24 | |
| 2010-07-23 | Win | Trevor Morgan |
2010 IKF World Classic, quarter-final | Orlando, Florida, United States | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 2:00 | |
| 2010-07-23 | Win | Lance Garza |
2010 IKF World Classic, preliminary round | Orlando, Florida, United States | TKO | 1 | 1:03 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Hakeem Dawodu para niños
- List of Canadian UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
