Hakeem Dawodu
CanadaLast 5Last fight: Win vs Jake Geauvreau · Unanimous Decision · Oct 3, 2025
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CAREER SUMMARY
Hakeem Dawodu holds a professional MMA record of 14-4-1. Dawodu has won 14 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Dawodu lands 5.45 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 12, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jul 2, 1991
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- Canada
- Birthplace
- Calgary, Canada
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More on the blogCareer history
- WINvs Jake GeauvreauUnified MMA 64· Oct 3, 2025· Featherweight· 14-4-1 vs 6-2UD
- LOSSvs Cub SwansonUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Featherweight· 13-4-1 vs 29-13UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Julian ErosaUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Featherweight· 13-3-1 vs 28-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland· Feb 5, 2022· Featherweight· 13-2-1 vs 9-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2· Jun 12, 2021· Featherweight· 12-2-1 vs 15-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 253: Adesanya vs Costa· Sep 27, 2020· Featherweight· 12-1-1 vs 19-5-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Julio ArceUFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz· Nov 2, 2019· Featherweight· 11-1-1 vs 16-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 240: Holloway vs Edgar· Jul 27, 2019· Featherweight· 10-1-1 vs 8-2POTNTKOR3 · 4:09
- WINUFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 8, 2018· Featherweight· 9-1-1 vs 8-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Featherweight· 8-1-1 vs 15-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Danny HenryUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov· Mar 17, 2018· Featherweight· 7-1-1 vs 12-2SUBR1 · 0:39
- WINvs Steven SilerWSOF 35: Ivanov vs. Jordan· Mar 18, 2017· Featherweight· 7-0-1 vs 29-15UD
- WINvs Marat MagomedovWSOF 32: Moraes vs. Hill 2· Jul 30, 2016· Featherweight· 6-0-1 vs 7-1-1TKOR2 · 2:03
- DRAWvs Marat MagomedovWSOF 26: Palmer vs. Almeida· Dec 18, 2015· Featherweight· 5-0-1 vs 7-0-1DEC
- WINvs Chuka WillisWSOF 21: Palmer vs. Horodecki· Jun 5, 2015· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 4-1TKOR2 · 2:55
- WINvs Tristan JohnsonWSOF 18: Moraes vs. Hill· Feb 12, 2015· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 9-6TKOR3 · 1:59
- WINvs Mike MalottWSOF 14: Shields vs. Ford· Oct 11, 2014· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 4-1TKOR1 · 4:13
- WINvs Jake MacdonaldWSOF Canada 2· Jun 7, 2014· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 3-1TKOR2 · 0:18
- WINvs Behrang YousefiWSOF Canada 1· Feb 21, 2014· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 5-4TKOR1 · 1:07
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Champion's Creed MMA
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Hakeem Dawodu sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Hakeem Dawodu has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Hakeem Dawodu earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Hakeem Dawodu's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #15 Featherweight
- First ranked
- May 3, 2021
- Times ranked
- 5
Featherweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1697▲16
- Peak
- 1836Sep 27, 2020
- Rated fights
- 18
Frequently asked questions
When does Hakeem Dawodu fight next?
Hakeem Dawodu has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Hakeem Dawodu's record?
Hakeem Dawodu's professional MMA record is 14-4-1.
Who is Hakeem Dawodu fighting next?
Hakeem Dawodu's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Hakeem Dawodu fight last?
Hakeem Dawodu most recently fought Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos on Saturday, August 12, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Hakeem Dawodu fight in?
Hakeem Dawodu fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Hakeem Dawodu have?
Hakeem Dawodu has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Hakeem Dawodu won?
Hakeem Dawodu has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Hakeem Dawodu?
Hakeem Dawodu is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Hakeem Dawodu weigh?
Hakeem Dawodu weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Hakeem Dawodu's reach?
Hakeem Dawodu has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Hakeem Dawodu?
Hakeem Dawodu is 35 years old (born Jul 2, 1991).
Where is Hakeem Dawodu from?
Hakeem Dawodu is from Canada.
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