Women's Flyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Lauren Murphy
16-7
Age
41
Height
5'5"
Weight
125 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
14:37
Gym
High Altitude Martial Arts
UFC Record
8-7(15 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 1 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 7
Last 5
LWLLW
Finish Rate
56%
Bonuses
1
Style
MMA
Location
Anchorage, United States
Last Fight2025-07-12
EM
L - Eduarda Moura
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Lauren MurphyDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
KC
vs Katlyn Cerminara
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MT
vs Miesha Tate
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SM
vs Sara McMann
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
LC
vs Liz Carmouche
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Roxanne Modafferi
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KF
vs Kelly Faszholz
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Cowboy· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 4:55
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 4:55
WIN
MR
vs Mara Romero Borella
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Lawler· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R3 1:46
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R3 1:46
LOSS
EM
vs Eduarda Moura
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SE
vs Sijara Eubanks
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VS
vs Valentina Shevchenko
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R4 4:00
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R4 4:00
WIN
JW
vs Joanne Wood
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
LS
vs Liliya Shakirova
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:31
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:31
WIN
AL
vs Andrea Lee
UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
BH
vs Barb Honchak
The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
1.09 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Lauren adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
24 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
54%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
42%
⭐Other
Counters
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 305% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Head In Clinch (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (118% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#19 of 23
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 23
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
29% acc73%
Clinch
81% acc15%
Ground
89% acc12%
Striking Differential-1.25/min
3.94 landed/min5.19 absorbed/min
3.94
Landed/Min
5.19
Absorbed/Min
0.07
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed864
Sig. Strikes Attempted2245
Key Insights
Lauren is a distance-first striker, with 73% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 29% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 6.2 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#18 of 23
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
Division Rank#12 of 23
0%100%
TD Success Rate
9%
Landed
6
Defended
59
Total
65
1.09
TD / 15min
0.21
Sub / 15min
6
TD Landed
65
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
32
Landed
130
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
33%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,728
0.81
Ratio
Absorbed
2,122
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
39.7
High
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
118%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.81x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (39.7) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:25
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
1:00
R1 to Final
+21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+13.7pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+4.6pp
Body
-1.3pp
Leg
-3.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.6
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
2.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
10%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#12
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#18
of 23
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#19
of 23
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#11
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#12
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#13
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#17
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#21
of 23
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2849
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights