FeatherweightACTIVE
Hakeem Dawodu
13-4-1
Age
32
Height
5'8"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:29
Gym
Champions Creed MMA
Wins By
7 KO · 0 Sub · 5 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 6
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
—
Style
Muay Thai
Location
Calgary, Canada
Fight History
LOSS
CS
vs Cub Swanson
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MT
vs Michael Trizano
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AA
vs Austin Arnett
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DH
vs Danny Henry
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 0:39
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 0:39
LOSS
JE
vs Julian Erosa
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ZT
vs Zubaira Tukhugov
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa· 2020-09-26
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Julio Arce
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
YH
vs Yoshinori Horie
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar· 2019-07-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 4:09
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 4:09
WIN
KB
vs Kyle Bochniak
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.5/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Hakeem adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
87%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
87%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
47%
Uppercuts
40%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
33%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (87%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (174%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 321% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.5) and Strike Def% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (157% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc84%
Clinch
86% acc16%
Ground
100% acc1%
Striking Differential+2.08/min
5.45 landed/min3.37 absorbed/min
5.45
Landed/Min
3.37
Absorbed/Min
0.11
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed734
Sig. Strikes Attempted1443
Key Insights
Hakeem is a distance-first striker, with 84% of output at range.
Effective body attack (29%).
Favorable output (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 84% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
2
Total
2
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
2
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
2
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 65%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
734
2.10
Ratio
Absorbed
350
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
1/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.3
Moderate
Strikes/Min
6.4
Standing %
91%
R3 vs R1 Output
157%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.10x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 157% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
0:36
R3 Control
0:45
R1 to Final
+72%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.2pp
Body
+8.4pp
Leg
-28.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3054
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 2
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights