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.

Andy Murad
BornDetroit, Michigan, United States
Other namesThe Tooth
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight70.8 lb (32.1 kg; 5.06 st)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach69.690 in (177 cm)
Fighting out ofEl 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

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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Professional record breakdown
18 matches 15 wins 3 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 5 0
By decision 6 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16-3 Ed Ruth TKO (punches) Bellator 201 June 29, 2018 2 4:59 Temecula, California, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 16-2 Idrees Wasi Submission (choke) Gladiator Challenge: Fight Fest June 17, 2017 1 2:28 El Cajon, California, United States Middleweight bout.
Win 15-2 Johnny Cisneros Decision (unanimous) Bellator 160 August 26, 2016 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Win 14-2 Jamiah Williamson Submission (keylock) Gladiator Challenge: Freedom Strikes July 23, 2016 2 1:14 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 13-2 Chad Herrick Decision (unanimous) KOP 49 June 11, 2016 3 5:00 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 12-2 Marquise Spears Submission (front choke) Gladiator Challenge: MMA Smackdown April 2, 2016 2 2:12 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 11-2 Matt McOmie TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Champions October 24, 2015 1 1:21 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 10-2 Roman Bellow Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge: Warrior's March 7, 2015 1 0:36 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 9-2 Bubba Pugh Decision (split) Bellator 131 November 15, 2014 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win 8-2 Brandon Collins Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: Battle Ready August 23, 2014 3 5:00 El Cajon, California, United States Won Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Win 7-2 Daniel McWilliams TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Backlash May 31, 2014 3 2:47 El Cajon, California, United States
Loss 6-2 Ricky Rainey TKO (punches) Bellator CXVI April 11, 2014 1 1:11 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Loss 6-1 Gavin Sterritt Decision (split) Bellator XCIX September 13, 2013 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (173 lbs) bout.
Win 6-0 Justin Carr Submission (reverse triangle choke) Xplode Fight Series: Devastation May 18, 2013 1 0:35 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 5-0 Tsuyoshi Holder Decision (split) Xplode Fight Series: Vengeance January 19, 2013 3 5:00 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 4-0 Mark McCaw TKO (punches) NFC: Native Fighting Championship 11 January 20, 2012 3 1:15 Campo, California, United States
Win 3-0 Mike Lemaire Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Legends June 6, 2009 3 5:00 Winterhaven, California, United States
Win 2-0 Ray Lizama Decision (majority) KOTC 39: Hitmaster August 6, 2004 2 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 1-0 Saldana Clemente TKO (punches) KOTC 27: Aftermath August 10, 2003 1 1:25 San Jacinto, California, United States

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hometown Proud: Andy "The Tooth Fairy" Murad". November 11, 2014. Archived from the original on 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2017-05-29.
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