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Phil Hawes
American mixed martial arts fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Nicholas Fitzgerald Hawes[8] (born January 8, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Background
Hawes started out as a standout wrestler, winning a national 197 lb junior-college wrestling title at Iowa Central Community College, then moving onto Division I Iowa State,[9][10][11] where he graduated with a degree in sociology.[12]
Mixed martial arts career
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Early career
After compiling a 4-0 amateur record, Hawes made his professional debut in 2014.[13]
The Ultimate Fighter
After going 3–0 on the regional scene, Hawes was invited as one of the 16 Light Heavyweight fighters invited to the cast The Ultimate Fighter 23.[14]
He lost his entry fight against Andrew Sanchez via unanimous decision.[15]
World Series of Fighting/Contender Series
Hawes signed with World Series of Fighting, debuting at WSOF 31 against Joshua Kay. He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[16][17]
Hawes would then face future PFL champion Louis Taylor, on short notice as a replacement for Shamil Gamzatov, at WSOF 32.[18] He lost the bout via guillotine submission in round 2.[19]
Hawes participated in Dana White's Contender Series 4 on August 1, 2017 against Julian Marquez. He lost the fight by knockout after getting hit with a head kick in the second round.[20]
Bellator MMA
After his loss to Marquez, Hawes took two years off and moved to Thailand to train Muay Thai and competed in competitions there.[21] On April 22, 2018, in the MAX Muay Thai Stadium, he won by unanimous decision against Reza Goodary, an Iranian fighter.[22][23]
Hawes faced Michael Wilcox on June 14, 2019 at Bellator 222. He won the bout via doctor stoppage after the first round when Wilcox was ruled unable to continue.[24]
Brave Combat Federation
Signing with Brave Combat Federation, scoring a first-round submission over Dominik Schober at Brave CF 30, in India, and a TKO victory over Yuri Fraga less than two months later, at Brave CF 34, in Slovenia.[25]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After picking up three straight wins in Bellator and Brave, Hawes was invited once more to earn a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series 32 on September 8, 2020, against Khadzhimurat Bestaev. He won the bout and the contract via TKO in the first round.[26]
Hawes made his UFC debut at UFC 254 on October 24, 2020, against Jacob Malkoun. He finished the fight in the first exchange, knocking Malkoun unconscious in 18 seconds.[27]
Hawes faced Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis on February 20, 2021. Hawes survived a late storm by Imavov to win the bout via majority decision.[28]
Hawes faced Kyle Daukaus on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson.[29] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]
Hawes was scheduled to face Deron Winn at UFC on ESPN 26 on July 17, 2021.[31] However, Winn was forced to pull out from the event, citing separated rib and torn cartilage,[32] and the bout was rescheduled at UFC Fight Night 194 on October 9, 2021.[33] In turn, Winn withdrew the day before the event due to health issues.[34] He was briefly expected to be replaced by Chris Curtis, however Hawes declined the bout and it was ultimately scrapped.[35]
Hawes faced Chris Curtis on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268.[36] He lost the fight by KO in the first round.[37]
Hawes was scheduled to face Sam Alvey, replacing Ian Heinisch, on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200.[38] However, Hawes withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed injury and he was replaced by Brendan Allen.[39]
Hawes faced Deron Winn on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.[40] After dominating the first round with his striking, Hawes won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[41] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[42]
Hawes faced Roman Dolidze on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213.[43] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[44]
Hawes faced promotional newcomer Ikram Aliskerov on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288.[45] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[46]
Hawes faced Brunno Ferreira on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.[47] He lost for the third time in a row via knockout in the first round.[48]
On February 6, 2024, it was reported that Hawes was no longer on the UFC roster.[49]
Global Fight League
On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Hawes was signed by Global Fight League.[50]
Hawes was scheduled to face Grant Neal on May 25, 2025 at GFL 2.[51] However, all GFL events were cancelled indefinitely.[52]
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Submission grappling career
Hawes faced Luke Fernandez for the cruiserweight title at Cage Fury BJJ 14 on July 25, 2025. He lost the match by submission.[53]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Deron Winn[42]
Mixed martial arts record
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| 18 matches | 12 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 5 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
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Muay Thai record
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External links
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