Best fights of Saad Awad
Over 16 years as a professional, Saad Awad has compiled a 23-15 (17) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Saad Awad loses to Benson Henderson via unanimous decision
On October 13, 2018 Saad Awad faced Benson Henderson in a lightweight bout. Awad was 35 years old with a record of 22-10, and Henderson was 34 with a record of 25-8. Awad was on a 4-fight winning streak and Henderson was coming off a win. Awad lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Henderson.
2. Saad Awad defeats J. J. Ambrose
On January 26, 2018 Saad Awad faced J. J. Ambrose in a lightweight bout. Awad was 34 years old with a record of 20-10, and Ambrose was 30 with a record of 29-7. Awad was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ambrose was on a 5-fight winning streak. Awad won via unanimous decision.
3. Saad Awad KOs Will Brooks in 43 seconds
On February 28, 2013 Saad Awad faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout. Awad was 29 years old with a record of 12-5, and Brooks was 26 with a record of 9-0. Awad was on a 5-fight winning streak and Brooks was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Awad stopped Will Brooks via KO in the 1st round.
4. Saad Awad submits Kyle Olsen
On October 25, 2008 Saad Awad fought Kyle Olsen for the vacant Gladiator Challenge lightweight title. Awad was 25 years old with a record of 4-2, and Olsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Awad was coming off a loss. Awad submitted Kyle Olsen via submission in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Saad Awad defeats Ryan Quinn
On April 21, 2017 Saad Awad faced Ryan Quinn in a lightweight bout. Awad was 33 years old with a record of 18-10, and Quinn was 30 with a record of 13-6-1. Awad was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Quinn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Awad won via unanimous decision.
6. Saad Awad loses to Paul Daley via KO
On October 26, 2019 Saad Awad faced Paul Daley in a welterweight bout. Awad was 36 years old with a record of 22-13, and Daley was 36 with a record of 40-17-2. Awad was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Daley was coming off a win. Daley stopped Awad via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Saad Awad KOs Nate Andrews
On May 21, 2021 Saad Awad faced Nate Andrews in a welterweight bout. Awad was 37 years old with a record of 22-14, and Andrews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Awad stopped Nate Andrews via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Saad Awad KOs Zach Freeman
On November 3, 2017 Saad Awad faced Zach Freeman in a welterweight bout. Awad was 34 years old with a record of 19-10, and Freeman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Awad was coming off a win. Awad stopped Zach Freeman via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Saad Awad loses to Will Brooks in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 25, 2013 Saad Awad faced Will Brooks in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Awad was 30 years old with a record of 14-6, and Brooks was 27 with a record of 11-1. Awad was coming off a win and Brooks was on a 2-fight winning streak. Awad lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brooks.
10. Saad Awad submits Martin Stapleton
On September 27, 2013 Saad Awad faced Martin Stapleton in a lightweight bout. Awad was 30 years old with a record of 13-6, and Stapleton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Awad was coming off a loss. Awad submitted Martin Stapleton via rear naked choke in the 1st round.