Starting his career in 2011, Murad compiled a 18–3 record fighting in a variety of regional Russian promotions, such as ACA and Fight Nights Global. Murad also participated in as part of a cultural program organized with the participation of folklore groups from Russia and Portugal. This event was supported by the Federal Agency "Rossotrudnichestvo", which takes part in organizing and holding events of a sports and cultural nature. He won the bout against Hicham Rachid via first-minute anaconda choke, for which he was awarded a letter of gratitude from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia for his participation in measures to strengthen friendly relations between the two countries.
