Featherweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Lerone Murphy
17-0-1
9 Win Streak
Age
34
Height
5'9"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
73.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:47
Gym
—
UFC Record
9-0-1(10 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 4R5 2
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
47%
Bonuses
3
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Manchester, England
Next Fight2026-03-21
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
Opponent Last Bout
W - Aljamain SterlingDecision - MajorityR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy· 2026-03-21
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Aaron Pico
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
R1 3:21
KO/TKOSpinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance·R1 3:21
WIN
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy· 2025-04-05
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DI
vs Dan Ige
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway· 2024-10-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy· 2024-05-18
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Josh Culibao
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2023-07-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GS
vs Gabriel Santos
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MA
vs Makwan Amirkhani
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 0:14
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 0:14
WIN
DS
vs Douglas Silva de Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Magny· 2021-01-20
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2020-07-15
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R1 4:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 4:18
DRAW
ZT
vs Zubaira Tukhugov
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
1.41 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Lerone adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 54% striking and 54% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
31 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+80% vs div avg
81%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
74%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
68%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
61%
Jabs
55%
⭐Other
Counters
45%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (81%). 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 (155%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 339% 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
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#13
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (3x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Strike Acc% (54%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (135% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
Division Rank#13 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#2 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc82%
Clinch
82% acc10%
Ground
76% acc9%
Striking Differential+1.97/min
4.48 landed/min2.51 absorbed/min
4.48
Landed/Min
2.51
Absorbed/Min
0.33
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed618
Sig. Strikes Attempted1145
Key Insights
Lerone is a distance-first striker, with 79% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.8:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 82% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
54%
Average
Division Rank#8 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#39 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
54%(est)
Landed
13
Defended
11
Total
24
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.41
TD / 15min
0.54
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
48
Attempted
54%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
40%
R2
20%
R3
40%
Key Insights
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,236
1.81
Ratio
Absorbed
684
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
6/4
KD Recovery
50%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
31.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.3
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
135%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.81x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (31.5) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 135% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 11 fights
R1 Control
0:24
R2 Control
0:46
R3 Control
0:58
R1 to Final
+55%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.9pp
Body
-8.0pp
Leg
-7.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
27.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
142%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#21
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#7
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#13
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#2
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#23
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#23
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#20
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#4
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2899
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights