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Hakeem Dawodu

Hakeem Dawodu is a Canadian mixed martial artist from Calgary, Alberta, who competes in the featherweight division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hakeem Dawodu is a Canadian mixed martial artist from Calgary, Alberta, who competes in the featherweight division. He is known as a striking-based fighter with a Muay Thai background and has competed in the UFC and Unified MMA.

Early life and background

Dawodu is from Calgary, Alberta, and developed his combat-sports base in Muay Thai before moving into mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

He began professional MMA in 2014 and went on to compete in the World Series of Fighting and the UFC.

Fighting style

He is primarily known as a striker, with a Muay Thai-influenced style and a strong emphasis on stand-up exchanges.

Professional record

Public fighter databases list Dawodu with a professional MMA record of 13-4-1, while some later sources list 14-4-1, indicating a possible update mismatch.

Key facts

  • Hakeem Dawodu is a Canadian featherweight mixed martial artist from Calgary, Alberta.
  • His nickname is "Mean" and he fights in an orthodox stance.
  • He has a Muay Thai background and is primarily a striker.
  • Dawodu has competed in the UFC, World Series of Fighting, and Unified MMA.
  • His professional MMA record is listed as either 13-4-1 or 14-4-1 depending on the source.
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Canadian context

Dawodu is a Canadian fighter from Calgary, Alberta, and has been identified in Canadian coverage as one of the city’s UFC athletes.[12]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hakeem Dawodu?
He is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist from Calgary, Alberta, best known for competing at featherweight.
What is Hakeem Dawodu’s nickname?
His nickname is "Mean."
What weight class does he fight in?
He fights in the featherweight division.
What is his fighting style?
He is primarily a striker with a Muay Thai background.
Which organizations has he competed in?
Sources list the UFC, World Series of Fighting, and Unified MMA.
Where is he from?
He is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3165010/hakeem-dawodu
    Supports: Nationality, weight class, height, weight, birthdate, nickname, stance, and team.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakeem_Dawodu
    Supports: Full name, Canadian nationality, UFC and Unified MMA background, and Muay Thai amateur/pro record summary.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/bio/_/id/3165010/hakeem-dawodu
    Supports: Biography details including nationality, height, weight, and team.
  4. Sherdog — https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Hakeem-Dawodu-158725
    Supports: Age, height, weight, and fighter record listing.
  5. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/62664-hakeem-dawodu
    Supports: Pro MMA record, nickname, last fight date, weight class, height, reach, and fighting out of Calgary, Alberta.
  6. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/hakeem-dawodu
    Supports: Pro since 2014 and UFC performance notes.
  7. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-hakeem-dawodu-ufc-signing-1.4399318
    Supports: Calgary origin, striking style, Muay Thai background, and UFC signing context.
  8. Champion's Creed — https://championscreed.ca/mean-hakeems-story-part-2-out-of-the-rut-and-into-the-show/
    Supports: Muay Thai background, amateur and professional kickboxing record, and training affiliation.