Saad Awad
Saad Awad | |
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Born | San Bernardino, California, United States | June 7, 1983
Other names | Assassin |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
Reach | 73.5 in (187 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | San Bernardino, California, United States |
Team | Millennia MMA Gym (2007–2018, 2020)[1][2][3] Aguirres FS[citation needed] The Treigning Lab (2018–2020)[2][3] Fortis MMA (2020–present)[3] |
Years active | 2006–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 39 |
Wins | 24 |
By knockout | 11 |
By submission | 7 |
By decision | 5 |
By disqualification | 1 |
Losses | 14 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 6 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Saad Awad (
Background
Born in
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Awad started his career in 2006. He fought mainly for the Costa Rican promotion Titans of the Pentagon and for the Californian promotion Gladiator Challenge.
For Titans of the Pentagon, he compiled four victories, winning a four-man tournament on the way.[7]
For Gladiator Challenge, he had his first defeat against Nam Phan on February 16, 2008 at GC 74. Despite having lost his GC debut, Awad won the Gladiator Challenge Lightweight Championship against Kyle Olsen on October 25, 2008 at GC 85.[8]
Strikeforce
Awad faced Joe Duarte on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. He lost via submission in the second round.[9]
The Ultimate Fighter
Awad appeared in the first episode of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson. He lost via unanimous decision against Joey Rivera during the entry round.[10]
Bellator MMA
Awad made his
On January 31, 2013 at
In the semifinals, Awad faced
Awad faced
Awad next faced British fighter Martin Stapleton in the quarterfinal match of
Awad had a rematch with
Awad fought
Awad faced undefeated Sergio Rios on October 3, 2014 at
Awad faced Rob Sinclair at
Awad faced
Awad moved up to the welterweight division and faced
Returning to lightweight, Awad faced
Awad again moved up to the welterweight division and faced
Awad faced
Awad faced Zach Freeman at
Awad faced
Awad fought
Awad faced
As the first bout of his new contract with Bellator, Awad faced
Awad stepped in as a short-notice replacement for
Awad then faced Mandel Nallo at
Awad faced Nate Andrews on May 21, 2021 at Bellator 259[32] He won the bout via TKO in the first round after dropping Andrews multiple times, leading to the referee calling the bout.[33]
Awad faced Chris Gonzalez on January 29, 2022 at Bellator 273.[34] He lost the bout via head kick knockout 36 seconds into the first round.[35]
Personal life
Awad and his wife Britni live in Riverside, California with their daughter and son.[36][37]
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Bellator Season 8 Lightweight Tournament Runner-Up
- Third most bouts in Bellator history (24)
- Most losses in Bellator history (11)[38]
- Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Titans of the Pentagon
- TOTP Four-Man Welterweight Tournament Winner (2007)
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2019 March Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Girtz[39]
Mixed martial arts record
39 matches | 24 wins | 14 losses |
By knockout | 11 | 5 |
By submission | 7 | 3 |
By decision | 5 | 6 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 24–14 (1) | Chris Gonzalez | KO (head kick and punches) | Bellator 273 | January 29, 2022 | 1 | 0:36 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 24–13 (1) | Nate Andrews | TKO (punches) | Bellator 259 | May 21, 2021 | 1 | 3:16 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
NC | 23–13 (1) | Mandel Nallo | NC (accidental low blow) | Bellator 249
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October 15, 2020 | 1 | 1:44 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Loss | 23–13 | Paul Daley | TKO (punches) | Bellator 232
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October 26, 2019 | 2 | 1:30 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 23–12 | Goiti Yamauchi | Verbal Submission (armbar) | Bellator 229
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October 4, 2019 | 1 | 1:40 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Loss | 23–11 | Brandon Girtz | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 219
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March 29, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Loss | 23–10 | Benson Henderson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 208
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October 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
Win | 23–9 | Ryan Couture | TKO (punches) | Bellator 201
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June 29, 2018 | 1 | 4:29 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Win | 22–9 | J.J. Ambrose
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Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 193
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January 26, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Win | 21–9 | Zach Freeman | TKO (punch) | Bellator 186
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November 3, 2017 | 1 | 1:07 | University Park, Pennsylvania , United States
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Win | 20–9 | Ryan Quinn | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 178
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April 21, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 19–9 | Brennan Ward | KO (punches) | Bellator 163
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November 4, 2016 | 1 | 1:26 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Loss | 19–8 | Derek Anderson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 160
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August 26, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
Win | 19–7 | Evangelista Santos | TKO (punches) | Bellator 154
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May 14, 2016 | 1 | 4:31 | San Jose, California, United States | Welterweight bout. |
Loss | 18–7 | Patricky Freire
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Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 141
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August 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Win | 18–6 | Rob Sinclair | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 136
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April 10, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Irvine, California, United States | |
Win | 17–6 | Sergio Rios | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 127
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October 3, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Win | 16–6 | Joe Duarte | TKO (elbows) | Bellator 122
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July 25, 2014 | 1 | 1:18 | Temecula, California, United States | |
Loss | 15–6 | Will Brooks | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 105
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October 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Bellator Season Nine Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 15–5 | Martin Stapleton | Submission (rear naked choke) | Bellator 101
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September 27, 2013 | 1 | 3:46 | Portland, Oregon, United States | Bellator Season Nine Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Loss | 14–5 | David Rickels | TKO (punches) | Bellator 94
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March 28, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 14–4 | Will Brooks
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KO (punches) | Bellator 91
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February 28, 2013 | 1 | 0:43 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 13–4 | Guillaume DeLorenzi | KO (punches) | Bellator 87
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January 31, 2013 | 1 | 0:31 | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States | Bellator Season Eight Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
Win | 12–4 | Daniel McWilliams | Submission | IES: Inland Empire Strikes | October 20, 2012 | 1 | 1:16 | Ontario, California, United States | |
Win | 11–4 | Matt Shorey | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Star Wars | April 29, 2012 | 1 | 0:28 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Win | 10–4 | Andy Morales | Submission (rear-naked choke) | MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 6 | March 3, 2012 | 2 | 3:59 | Riverside, California, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
Win | 9–4 | Joey Nier | KO (punch) | Gladiator Challenge: Pro-Am Series 2 | October 16, 2011 | 1 | 0:11 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Loss | 8–4 | Joe Duarte | Submission (armbar) | Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 2:45 | San Diego, California , United States
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Lightweight bout. |
Win | 8–3 | Bryson Kamaka | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Sniper | August 5, 2010 | 1 | 0:21 | San Bernardino, California, United States | |
Loss | 7–3 | Diego Garijo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 10
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June 5, 2009 | 1 | 4:45 | Ontario, California, United States | Lightweight bout. |
Loss | 7–2 | Karen Darabedyan | Decision (split) | Gladiator Challenge: Revolution | January 25, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California , United States
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Welterweight debut. |
Win | 7–1 | Jorge Britto | Decision (majority) | CCF 3: Undisputed | November 28, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Win | 6–1 | Kyle Olsen | Submission | GC 85: Cross Fire | October 25, 2008 | 1 | 1:14 | San Diego, California , United States
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Won the Gladiator Challenge Lightweight Championship. |
Loss | 5–1 | Nam Phan | TKO (punches) | GC 74: Evolution | February 16, 2008 | 2 | 0:52 | Los Angeles, California , United States
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Win | 5–0 | Evan Vasquez Matus | TKO | TOTP: Titans of the Pentagon | September 22, 2007 | 1 | N/A | San José, Costa Rica | |
Win | 4–0 | Eric Beitia | Submission (guillotine choke) | TOTP: Titans of the Pentagon | July 21, 2007 | N/A | N/A | San José, Costa Rica | |
Loss | 3–0 | Ludwing Salazar | KO (punch) | TOTP: Titans of the Pentagon | April 28, 2007 | 1 | 4:50 | San José, Costa Rica | Won the TOTP Four-Man Welterweight Tournament. |
Win | 2–0 | Wilberth Montoya | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 1:30 | ||||
Win | 1–0 | Art Ruiz | DQ | KOTC: The Return | March 19, 2006 | 1 | 4:43 | San Jacinto, California, United States |
See also
References
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- ^ a b Thomas Albano (October 12, 2020). "Bellator 249: Saad Awad feels return to Millennia MMA will help break skid". fansided.com.
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- ^ "المقاتل سعد عوض يخسر في "معركة" شرسة". March 30, 2019.
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- ^ Saad Awad's profile MMARoast.com
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- ^ Strikeforce Diaz Vs. Daley results: Joe Duarte armbars Saad Awad in second round by Luke Thomas (SBNation.com) on April 9, 2011
- ^ Episode No. 1 Recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 16: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson' MMAjunkie.com (September 14, 2012)
- ^ Bellator X results: Soto wins gold; Reis escapes with a win ... barely MMAmania.com (June 6, 2009)
- ^ Awad replaces injured Freire, Woodard-Rickles likely new Bellator 87 headliner by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on January 30, 2013
- ^ Knee injury knocks Patricky 'Pitbull' out of Bellator 87; Saad Awad granted LW tourney berth by Mike Whitman (Sherdog.com) on January 30, 2013
- ^ Bellator 87 results: Saad Awad, Will Brooks advance to lightweight tourney semis by Dave Meltzer (MMAfighting.com) on February 1, 2013
- ^ Bellator 94 results: Emanuel Newton, David Rickels claim tournament titles MMAjunkie.com (March 28, 2013)
- ^ Bellator 101 results: Warren taps Kirk; Sarnavskiy, Tirloni, Brooks, Awad win MMAjunkie.com (September 27, 2013)
- ^ Bellator 105 results: Brooks and Sarnavskiy book tourney-final date by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on October 25, 2013
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- ^ Steven Marrocco (October 3, 2019). "Bellator 229's Saad Awad on how to light a fire under a 13-year vet". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Mike Bohn (October 27, 2019). "Bellator 232 post-event facts: Saad Awad's loss comes with dubious footnote". mmajunkie.com.
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