Loss Hakeem Dawodu Searching For Stardom. Hakeem Dawodu wasn’t happy with his opponent’s game plan but ultimately he still walked out of UFC 253 with his fifth win in a row overall. Official Result: Hakeem Dawodu def. He had a troubled childhood; he was first placed in a juvenile detention center at the age of 14. Latest on Hakeem Dawodu including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Exclusive: Kings MMA’s Rafael Cordeiro on Training Mike Tyson,... After the Bell: Shillan & Duffy Recap UFC 254, UFC 254 Post-Fight Press Conference Video. On November 11, 2017, it was announced that Dawodu signed a four fight deal with the UFC. [24], Dawodu faced Julio Arce on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. 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I became a fan of combat sports when I was 12 years old. Jon Jones praised Khabib Nurmagomedov for his win and subsequent retirement, but the former UFC light heavyweight champion isn’t ready to relinquish his spot as the top pound-for-pound fighter in MMA. On February 11, 2015, Dawodu faced Tristan Johnson at WSOF 18. June M. Williams [25] He won the fight by split decision. UFC featherweight Hakeem Dawodu won his fifth fight in a row via split decision at UFC 253 on Saturday night. Khabib Nurmagomedov Red Eagle Hoodie With Foil, Sean “Sugar” O’Malley Multi-Graphic T-Shirt, Black UFC Fan Gear Pride Fighting T-shirt, Justin Gaethje: If Conor McGregor wants to ‘bounce out and get the belt,’ I’m here, Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘is the baddest motherf**ker on the planet’, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje full fight video highlights. Passionately Created by Paradigm Sports Management. [26], Dawodu faced Zubaira Tukhugov on September 27, 2020 at UFC 253.[27]. is the   Draw/No contest [16] He lost the fight via submission in the fight's opening minute. Coach Eugene Bareman and his tea... Hakeem Dawodu wants to figure out how to 'catch all these guys running from me'. And that might have been the difference in … UFC 254 was headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje. On December 18, 2015, Dawodu faced Marat Magomedov at WSOF 26. The sudden retirement of UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov had some fighters fighting back tears. In the end, Dawodu got the split decision victory as he moves to 5-1 overall in the UFC while making a steady climb towards the featherweight top 15 rankings. [28] Dawodu won by split decision. As a Muay Thai fighter, Dawodu competed in Canada, Germany, Japan, Russia, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago the United States. Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Madison Square Here are 13 more facts about the Jamaican-Nigerian-Canadian MMA fighter: How the name started @muscletech @mikemilesmt @teofistaboxing @championscreed @coach_gies @fight2bfitinc @paradigmsports, A post shared by "Mean" Hakeem (@meanhakeem) on Sep 23, 2020 at 11:49pm PDT, Categories: Africa, biographical facts, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, Canada, CONAN DAILY'S LISTS, Jamaica, MMA, martial arts, Nigeria, North America, SPORTS, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Tagged as: Calgary, Canadian MMA fighters, Hakeem Dawodu, Jamaican MMA fighters, Nigerian MMA fighters. Fighting for a major organization has made Hakeem Dawodu ineligible for regional rankings. Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC 254, By The Numbers: Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris. [11] The fight ended in a majority draw. Pictures: One Championship ‘Reign Of Dynasties II’, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars, GIF of Cutelaba's taunt and KO by Ankalaev, Conor vs Islam is the biggest money fight in the LW division, Khabib's post-fight interview already has 12,652,753 views, UFC 251 Update: 2 Bouts Including Makwan Amirkhani vs. Danny Henry Slated in July, MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight From UFC 244, Who You Got? He is of Jamaican and Nigerian descent. Catchweight (150 lb) bout; Tukhugov missed weight. By: Brian KnappConor Khabib Nurmagomedov’s head coach Javier Mendez reveals an injury and an illness that slowed him down during their recent training camp but the UFC lightweight champion refused to stop. He previously competed for the World Series of Fighting. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". Hakeem Dawodu wasn’t happy with his opponent’s game plan but ultimately he still walked out of UFC 253 with his fifth win in a row overall. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. As time was ticking away, Dawodu was shouting at Tukhugov in an attempt to engage him but the fight ended before any real damage could be inflicted. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. By: Tristen CritchfieldConor ( Log Out /  [19], Dawodu faced Kyle Bochniak on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231. Hakeem “Mean” Dawodu is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter. After... Conor McGregor, Jon Jones React to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Retirement... 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Stefan Struve, UFC 254 ‘Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round While there weren’t many big exchanges, Tukhugov did manage to crack Dawodu with a couple of stiff punches that backed off the Canadian fighter.   Loss UFC.com sat down with Hakeem Dawodu to discuss his upcoming match and how important a win at Fight Island would be. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 2014 WMC Welterweight Intercontinental MT Champion2012 IFMA World MT Championships 63.5kg Bronze Medalist2012 PAMU Light Welterweight MT Champion2011 TBA World Classic MT Champion2011 IKF World Lightwelterweight MT Champion, 2010 WKA North American Light Welterweight MT Champion2010 IKF World Classic Welterweight Champion MT Champion2010 CMTC-A Team Canada Super Lightweight MT Champion2010 WKA Canadian Super Lightweight MT Champion2010 IFMA World Muay Thai Championships 63.5kg Gold Medalist, 2014 WMC Welterweight Intercontinental MT Champion2012 IFMA World MT Championships 63.5kg Bronze Medalist2012 PAMU Light Welterweight MT Champion2011 TBA World Classic MT Champion2011 IKF World Lightwelterweight MT Champion2010 WKA North American Light Welterweight MT Champion2010 IKF World Classic Welterweight Champion MT Champion2010 CMTC-A Team Canada Super Lightweight MT Champion2010 WKA Canadian Super Lightweight MT Champion2010 IFMA World Muay Thai Championships 63.5kg Gold Medalist. In 2012, he was the Pan American Muaythai Union Super Lightweight Champion and won bronze at the IFMA World Cup A-class Tournament in the -63.5kg category.   Notes. From growing up in an impoverished neighborhood in Calgary without his father, to being placed in a detention center at age 14 with little hope for his future, Hakeem has defied the odds. @MeanHakeemKo sounded OFF to close RD 3. Privacy. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. As a Muay Thai fighter, Dawodu competed in Canada, Germany, Japan, Russia, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago the United States. On October 11, 2014, Dawodu faced Mike Malott at WSOF 14. “I promise the next fight, give me somebody that ain’t gonna run.”. There was a lot of respect shown from both fighters on the feet after the action got started with Tukhugov and Dawodu measuring each shot thrown. McGregor announced his return in the most emphatic fashion While Dawodu was putting together a better volume striking attack, Tukhogov decided to counter by bringing the fight down to the ground where he out muscled his opponent and maintained control on the mat. Ultimate Fighting Championship’s “BMF” champion nonetheless. On June 5, 2015, Dawodu faced Chuka Willis at WSOF 21. He enrolled in martial arts as a means to control his anger and the unexpected happened. He developed an innate passion for the sport and was finally able to utilize his past as the building blocks that propelled him through the path he was destined to travel. With the Nigerian flag draped around his shoulders, Hakeem Dawodu delivered a speech where he explained the choice of his flag for the fight night. Artem Lobov is a businessman when it comes to his ... Israel Adesanya | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting [6] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. From growing up in an impoverished neighborhood in Calgary without his father, to being placed in a detention center at age 14 with little hope for his future, Hakeem has defied the odds.