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
WWWWW
Finish Rate
47%
Bonuses
3
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Manchester, England
Next Fight2026-03-21
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
Opponent Last Bout
W - Aljamain SterlingDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
AP
vs Aaron Pico
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
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
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DI
vs Dan Ige
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
EB
vs Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Josh Culibao
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
GS
vs Gabriel Santos
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MA
vs Makwan Amirkhani
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira
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
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Ricardo Ramos
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige
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
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
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+84% vs div avg
85%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
77%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
73%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
65%
Jabs
54%
⭐Other
Counters
42%
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 (85%). 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 (162%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 354% 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 (3 techniques)
Knee to Head In Clinch
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#21
33% of KOs
Spinning Back Elbow to Head At Distance
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Knee to Head In Clinch leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
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 (132% 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
46% acc79%
Clinch
86% acc11%
Ground
76% acc10%
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: 79% of output at range with 46% 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
33.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.7
Standing %
85%
R3 vs R1 Output
132%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.81x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 132% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:26
R2 Control
0:52
R3 Control
1:06
R1 to Final
+54%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.3pp
Body
-10.0pp
Leg
-7.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.0pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
34.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
178%
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