Hakeem Dawodu is a Canadian mixed martial artist, currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship and fights in the Featherweight division.
He was born on July 2, 1991, in Calgary, Canada. He is currently 31 years old.
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 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.
Dawodu made his professional debut at WSOF Canada 1 against Behrang Yousefi. He won the fight via knockout in the first round on February 21, 2014.
On June 7, 2014, Dawodu faced Jake Macdonald at WSOF Canada 2. He won the fight via knockout in the second round.
And that same year, Dawodu faced Mike Malott at WSOF 14. He won via technical knockout due to punches and elbows in the first round.
Hakeem Dawodu Record
Hakeem Dawodu Professional record breakdown is 16 matches, 13 wins and 2 losses.
Hakeem Dawodu Next Fight
Hakeem Dawodu is scheduled to face Julian Erosa on September 10, 2022, at UFC 279.
Hakeem Dawodu Ranking
Hakeem Dawodu is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Calgary, Alberta and the #18th ranked Top Featherweight MMA fighter.
Hakeem Dawodu Instagram
Hakeem Dawodu is active on Instagram under the username @meanhakeem with 69.4K followers.