Lerone Murphy

"The Miracle"

17-1-1#3Featherweight★ 3bonuses

United KingdomLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

Last fight: Loss vs Movsar Evloev · Majority Decision · Mar 21, 2026

17-1-1 · 8 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Movsar EvloevMD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy·March 21, 2026

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Lerone Murphy holds a professional MMA record of 17-1-1. Murphy has won 17 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. In the UFC, Murphy lands 4.34 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 1.20 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 21, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jul 22, 1991
Age: 35
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Manchester, Lancashire

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Career history

LOSS
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy· Mar 21, 2026· Featherweight· 17-1-1 vs 20-0
MD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aaron Pico
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Featherweight· 17-0-1 vs 13-5
TKO
R1 · 3:21
POTN
WIN
vs Josh Emmett
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Featherweight· 16-0-1 vs 19-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dan Ige
UFC 308: Topuria vs Holloway· Oct 26, 2024· Featherweight· 15-0-1 vs 18-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Murphy· May 18, 2024· Featherweight· 14-0-1 vs 24-12
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Josh Culibao
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura· Jul 22, 2023· Featherweight· 13-0-1 vs 11-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gabriel Santos
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Featherweight· 12-0-1 vs 10-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Makwan Amirkhani
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Featherweight· 11-0-1 vs 16-7
TKO
R2 · 0:14
WIN
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Featherweight· 10-0-1 vs 26-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Featherweight· 9-0-1 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 4:18
POTN
DRAW
vs Zubaira Tukhugov
UFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Featherweight· 8-0-1 vs 18-4-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manolo Scianna×1Title bout · Title win #1
Full Contact Contender 23· May 18, 2019· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 2:22
WIN
vs Ayton De Paepe
Celtic Gladiator 22· Nov 30, 2018· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 7-2
UD
WIN
vs James McErlean
Evolution of Combat· Sep 1, 2018· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 7-5
UD
WIN
vs Terry Doyle
FightStar Championship 14· Apr 14, 2018· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 4-6
TKO
R1 · 0:42
WIN
vs Nathan Thompson
Full Contact Contender 19· Sep 30, 2017· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 7-40
TKO
R1 · 0:48
WIN
vs Jamie Lee
Full Contact Contender 18· Apr 15, 2017· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 3-3
TKO
R1 · 3:55
WIN
vs Tyler Thomas
Tankō FC 3· Feb 11, 2017· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 5-12
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Martin Fouda
Full Contact Contender 15· Mar 5, 2016· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 4-9-1
UD

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Apex Combat & Conditioning

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

Punch power93

Kick power92

Punch speed95

Kick speed94

Accuracy94

Takedowns91

Ground striking93

Submissions88

Chin94

Body strength92

Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-1-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.34per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.65per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.20per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 9-1-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.34per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.65per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.20per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed44%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Lerone Murphy sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Lerone Murphy has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Featherweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Lerone Murphy earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Lerone Murphy's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #3 Featherweight
Meta rank: #3 Featherweight
Peak: #3 Featherweight
First ranked: Sep 5, 2023
Times ranked: 134

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1880▼10
Peak: 1890Aug 17, 2025
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Lerone Murphy fight next?

Lerone Murphy has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Lerone Murphy's record?

Lerone Murphy's professional MMA record is 17-1-1.

Who is Lerone Murphy fighting next?

Lerone Murphy's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Lerone Murphy fight last?

Lerone Murphy most recently fought Movsar Evloev at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy on Saturday, March 21, 2026, LOSS (Majority Decision).

What weight class does Lerone Murphy fight in?

Lerone Murphy fights at Featherweight.

Is Lerone Murphy ranked in the UFC?

Lerone Murphy is currently ranked #3 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does Lerone Murphy have?

Lerone Murphy has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Lerone Murphy won?

Lerone Murphy has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Lerone Murphy?

Lerone Murphy is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Lerone Murphy weigh?

Lerone Murphy weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Lerone Murphy's reach?

Lerone Murphy has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Lerone Murphy?

Lerone Murphy is 35 years old (born Jul 22, 1991).

Where is Lerone Murphy from?

Lerone Murphy is from the United Kingdom.

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CAREER SUMMARY