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Saad Awad

“Assassin”
20-9-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 43/5' 11"/155 lbs
Win %
69%
SLpM
2.1
Str Acc
26%
Str Def
60%
TD Avg
0.5
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
0.5
Finish
80%

At a Glance

2.1
SLpM
26%
Str Acc
0.5
TD Avg
80%
Finish %
60%
Str Def
Saad Awad "Assassin" is a mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 20-9-0, the fighter carries a 69% win rate across 29 pro contests, with a 80% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 100% takedown defense.
Career Arc
21 fightspeak +16 · current +16

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 32 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 5 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 54 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 30 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 98 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 55 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 63 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 58 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME32ACCURACY5KO POWER54TAKEDOWNS30TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS55DURABILITY63ACTIVITY58
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 26% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 60% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 16% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 100% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.13-1.29 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.87-1.31 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.50-1.02 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.50+0.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.87)Landed (2.13)
0
+0.26

Wins by Method

80%Finish
KO/TKO640%
Submission640%
Decision320%
20 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (20)
6 KO
6 SUB
3 DEC
5 OTH
Losses (9)
9 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
Dec
W
KO
W
Dec
W
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 21
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 21 pre-UFC
21 fights16W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Chris Gonzalez
BellatorBellator 273
Jan 29, 2022KTKO10:36
DRAW
Method
TKO
Head Kick to Ground Strikes
Round
1
of 3
Time
0:36
Division
Lightweight
Bellator 273
2022-01-29
WUnknown
BellatorBellator 259
May 21, 2021KTKO13:16
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 232
Oct 26, 2019KTKO21:30
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 208
Oct 13, 2018DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
BellatorBellator 193
Jan 26, 2018DDECUnanimous
WZach Freeman
BellatorBellator 186
Nov 3, 2017KTKO11:07
WSergio Rios
BellatorBellator 127
Oct 3, 2014DDECUnanimous
WMartin Stapleton
BellatorBellator 101
Sep 27, 2013SSUB13:46
WGuillaume DeLorenzi
BellatorBellator 87
Jan 31, 2013KTKO10:31
?Unknown
The Ultimate Fighter SeasonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 16
Jul 31, 2012DDECMajority
WMatt Shorey
Gladiator ChallengeGladiator Challenge
Apr 29, 2012KTKO10:28
WAndy Morales
Mar 3, 2012SSUB
WJoe Neri
Gladiator ChallengeGladiator Challenge
Oct 16, 2011KTKO10:11
?Unknown
Jun 5, 2009SSUB14:45
WUnknown
Nov 28, 2008DDEC
WKyle Olsen
Oct 25, 2008SSUB
WEvan Vasquez Matus
Sep 22, 2007KTKO
WEric Beitia
Jul 21, 2007SSUB
WLudwing Salazar
Apr 28, 2007SSUB
WUnknown
Apr 28, 2007SSUB
WArt Ruiz
KOTC: The Return (DayKOTC: The Return (Day 1)
Mar 19, 2006•DQ14:43