Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Saad Awad
Assassin
24-14-0
RESULT

Saad Awad def. Ryan Couture (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:29
Friday, June 29, 2018
Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, United States

Saad Awad defeated Ryan Couture by TKO in round 1 (4:29) in the Catchweight bout of Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, held Friday, June 29, 2018 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Saad Awad vs Ryan Couture?

Saad Awad defeated Ryan Couture by TKO in round 1 (4:29) in the Catchweight bout of Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, held Friday, June 29, 2018 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula.

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

Win probability

Saad Awad 49%51% Ryan Couture

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
11-5-0
1682
Power Index rating
1690
0
Win Streak
1
43
Age
44
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Catchweight
Weight Class
Catchweight
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

Ryan Couture

No background on record

Camp Xtreme Couture · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.54
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Str. Acc.
45%
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SApM
2.87
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Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.55
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TD Acc.
29%
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TD Def.
46%
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Sub. Avg.
1.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Saad Awad · 1-3
  • L
    Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky · Jan 29, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 0:36
  • W
    Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2 · May 21, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 3:16
  • NC
    Bellator 249: Cyborg vs. Blencowe · Oct 15, 2020
    No Contest · R1 · 1:44 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 231: Mir vs. Nelson 2 · Oct 25, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 1:30 · Welterweight
  • L
    Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin · Oct 4, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 1:40
Ryan Couture · 2-3
  • W
    Bellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez · Nov 15, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara · Jun 29, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 4:29 · Catchweight
  • W
    Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva · Jun 24, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. Grove · Oct 21, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 1:01 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 148: Daley vs. Uhrich · Jan 29, 2016
    Knockout · R1 · 3:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 2 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
37.0
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Avg takedowns
0.50
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Avg control time
2:08
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Career high strikes
45
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Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Saad Awad
Strike target
Ryan Couture
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Head
36%
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Body
32%
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Leg
31%
Saad Awad
Strike position
Ryan Couture
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Distance
72%
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Clinch
28%