Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Saad Awad
United StatesSaad Awad
“Assassin”
24-14-0
RESULT

Brennan Ward def. Saad Awad (Knockout)

Knockout · Round 1 · 1:26
WIN
Brennan Ward
United StatesBrennan Ward
“IRISH”
17-9-0
Friday, November 4, 2016
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Brennan Ward defeated Saad Awad by Knockout in round 1 (1:26) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis, held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Saad Awad vs Brennan Ward?

Brennan Ward defeated Saad Awad by Knockout in round 1 (1:26) in the Welterweight bout of Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis, held Friday, November 4, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Saad Awad 43%57% Brennan Ward

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

24-14-0
Record
17-9-0
1658
Power Index rating
1709
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
38
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
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Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Saad Awad

No background on record

Camp Fortis MMA · United States

Brennan Ward

No background on record

Camp Whaling City Boxing and Jiu Jitsu · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
2.51
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Str. Acc.
57%
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SApM
2.70
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Str. Def.
57%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.94
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TD Acc.
100%
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TD Def.
0%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Saad Awad · 1-3
  • L
    Chris Gonzalez
    Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky · Jan 29, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 0:36
  • W
    Nate Andrews
    Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2 · May 21, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 3:16
  • NC
    Mandel Nallo
    Bellator 249: Cyborg vs. Blencowe · Oct 15, 2020
    No Contest · R1 · 1:44 · Lightweight
  • L
    Paul Daley
    Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 · Oct 25, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 1:30 · Welterweight
  • L
    Goiti Yamauchi
    Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin · Oct 4, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 1:40
Brennan Ward · 1-4
  • L
    JR Rumley
    BKFC Fight Night Mohegan Sun: Porter vs Cleckler · Jun 14, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 00:34 · Middleweight
  • W
    James Dennis
    BKFC Mohegan Sun: Lane vs Vancamp · Feb 1, 2025
    Knockout · R1 · 00:38 · Middleweight
  • L
    Magomed Umalatov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2024 Regular Season · Jun 27, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:43 · Welterweight
  • L
    Don Madge
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2024 Regular Season · Apr 18, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:02 · Welterweight
  • L
    Logan Storley
    Bellator 298: Storley vs. Ward · Aug 11, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 4:05 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 4 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
10.0
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Avg takedowns
0.50
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Avg control time
0:12
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Career high strikes
28
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Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Saad Awad
Strike target
Brennan Ward
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Head
73%
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Body
28%
Saad Awad
Strike position
Brennan Ward
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Distance
93%
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Clinch
5%
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Ground
2%