Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Benson Henderson
Smooth
24-7-0
RESULT

Benson Henderson def. Saad Awad (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saad Awad
Assassin
24-14-0
Friday, October 12, 2018
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Benson Henderson defeated Saad Awad by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader, held Friday, October 12, 2018 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Benson Henderson vs Saad Awad?

Benson Henderson defeated Saad Awad by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader, held Friday, October 12, 2018 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Benson Henderson 77%23% Saad Awad

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

24-7-0
Record
24-14-0
1910
Power Index rating
1697
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
43
5'9"
175 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Benson Henderson

No background on record

Camp MMA LAB · United States

Saad Awad

No background on record

Camp Fortis MMA · United States

Striking Profile

2.93
SLpM
-
45%
Str. Acc.
-
1.79
SApM
-
63%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.40
TD Avg.
-
45%
TD Acc.
-
63%
TD Def.
-
0.80
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Benson Henderson · 1-4
  • L
    PFL Brussels: Habirora vs. Henderson · May 23, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 0:20 · Middleweight
  • L
    RAF 6: Cejudo vs. Faber · Feb 28, 2026
  • L
    ACBJJ 18 · Sep 19, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 7:58
  • L
    MF & DAZN X Series 18 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    MF & DAZN X Series 18 · Sep 14, 2024
    Unanimous Decision
Saad Awad · 1-3
  • L
    Bellator 273: Bader vs. Moldavsky · Jan 30, 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 16, 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 5, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 1:40

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 0 fights
55.1
Avg sig. strikes
-
2.13
Avg takedowns
-
4:20
Avg control time
-
124
Career high strikes
-
8
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Benson Henderson
Strike target
Saad Awad
44%
Head
-
30%
Body
-
26%
Leg
-
Benson Henderson
Strike position
Saad Awad
63%
Distance
-
19%
Clinch
-
18%
Ground
-