Andy Murad

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.

Early life and education 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.

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 Loss

Ed Ruth TKO (punches) Bellator 201

Temecula, California, United States Win

Idrees Wasi Submission (choke) Gladiator Challenge: Fight Fest

El Cajon, California, United States Middleweight bout. Win

Johnny Cisneros Decision (unanimous) Bellator 160

Anaheim, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. Win

Jamiah Williamson Submission (keylock) Gladiator Challenge: Freedom Strikes

El Cajon, California, United States Win

Chad Herrick Decision (unanimous) KOP 49

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Return to Light Heavyweight. Win

Marquise Spears Submission (front choke) Gladiator Challenge: MMA Smackdown

El Cajon, California, United States Win

Matt McOmie TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Champions

El Cajon, California, United States Win

Roman Bellow Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge: Warrior's

El Cajon, California, United States Win

Bubba Pugh Decision (split) Bellator 131

San Diego, California, United States Win

Brandon Collins Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: Battle Ready

El Cajon, California, United States Won Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship. Win

Daniel McWilliams TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Backlash

El Cajon, California, United States Loss

Ricky Rainey TKO (punches) Bellator CXVI

Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (180 lbs) bout. Loss

Gavin Sterritt Decision (split) Bellator XCIX

Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (173 lbs) bout. Win

Justin Carr Submission (reverse triangle choke) Xplode Fight Series: Devastation

Valley Center, California, United States Win

Tsuyoshi Holder Decision (split) Xplode Fight Series: Vengeance

Valley Center, California, United States Win

Mark McCaw TKO (punches) NFC: Native Fighting Championship 11

Campo, California, United States Win

Mike Lemaire Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Legends

Winterhaven, California, United States Win

Ray Lizama Decision (majority) KOTC 39: Hitmaster

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Saldana Clemente TKO (punches) KOTC 27: Aftermath

San Jacinto, California, United States