Andy Murad

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Andy Murad
Born Detroit, Michigan, United States
Other namesThe Tooth
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight70.8 lb (32.1 kg; 5.06 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach69.690 in (177 cm)
Fighting out of El Cajon, California, United States
TeamUnd1sputed FitnASS and Training Center
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Spring Valley
Years active2003-santa
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins16
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision7
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Andy Murad is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed for King of the Cage.

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Background

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Murad moved to San Diego County, California at a young age. Murad competing in high school wrestling before picking up Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the tutelage of Dean Lister. Murad then began competing in Muay Thai before making the transition to mixed martial arts. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Murad made his professional debut with King of the Cage in the summer of 2003, winning via first-round TKO. He then compiled a record of 6-0 before being signed by Bellator.

Bellator MMA

Murad made his promotional debut at Bellator 99 against Gavin Sterritt on September 13, 2013 in a Catchweight bout of 173 lbs. Murad was handed his first professional defeat via split decision.

Murad then faced Ricky Rainey in a Catchweight of 180 lbs. at Bellator 116 on April 16, 2014. He lost via first-round TKO.

After taking winning his next two fights outside of the promotion and capturing the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship, Murad made his Bellator return at Bellator 131 against Bubba Pugh on November 15, 2014. He won via split decision.

Murad won his next four fights (three submission and one TKO) before returning at Bellator 160 on August 26, 2016 against Johnny Cisneros in a Catchweight of 175 lbs. He won via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches15 wins3 losses
By knockout42
By submission50
By decision61
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16-3 Ed Ruth TKO (punches) Bellator 201 June 29, 201824:59 Temecula, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Win16-2Idrees WasiSubmission (choke)Gladiator Challenge: Fight FestJune 17, 201712:28 El Cajon, California, United States Middleweight bout.
Win15-2 Johnny Cisneros Decision (unanimous) Bellator 160 August 26, 201635:00 Anaheim, California, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Win14-2Jamiah WilliamsonSubmission (keylock)Gladiator Challenge: Freedom StrikesJuly 23, 201621:14 El Cajon, California, United States
Win13-2Chad HerrickDecision (unanimous)KOP 49June 11, 201635:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesReturn to Light Heavyweight.
Win12-2Marquise SpearsSubmission (front choke)Gladiator Challenge: MMA SmackdownApril 2, 201622:12 El Cajon, California, United States
Win11-2Matt McOmieTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: ChampionsOctober 24, 201511:21 El Cajon, California, United States
Win10-2Roman BellowSubmission (triangle choke)Gladiator Challenge: Warrior'sMarch 7, 201510:36 El Cajon, California, United States
Win9-2Bubba PughDecision (split) Bellator 131 November 15, 201435:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win8-2Brandon CollinsDecision (unanimous)Gladiator Challenge: Battle ReadyAugust 23, 201435:00 El Cajon, California, United StatesWon Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Win7-2Daniel McWilliamsTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: BacklashMay 31, 201432:47 El Cajon, California, United States
Loss6-2 Ricky Rainey TKO (punches) Bellator CXVI April 11, 201411:11 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Loss6-1Gavin SterrittDecision (split) Bellator XCIX September 13, 201335:00 Temecula, California, United StatesCatchweight (173 lbs) bout.
Win6-0Justin CarrSubmission (reverse triangle choke)Xplode Fight Series: DevastationMay 18, 201310:35 Valley Center, California, United States
Win5-0Tsuyoshi HolderDecision (split)Xplode Fight Series: VengeanceJanuary 19, 201335:00 Valley Center, California, United States
Win4-0Mark McCawTKO (punches)NFC: Native Fighting Championship 11January 20, 201231:15 Campo, California, United States
Win3-0Mike LemaireDecision (unanimous)KOTC: LegendsJune 6, 200935:00 Winterhaven, California, United States
Win2-0Ray LizamaDecision (majority) KOTC 39: Hitmaster August 6, 200425:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win1-0Saldana ClementeTKO (punches) KOTC 27: Aftermath August 10, 200311:25 San Jacinto, California, United States

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