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Fighting Ige at 308
Murphy will take on Dan Ige at UFC 308 on Oct. 26, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The undefeated Englishman will look to keep his streak going after beating Edson Barboza via unanimous decision back in May. Murhpy has won six straight matches in the octagon, but he will take on a tough, veteran opponent in October. Ige (10-7) will be coming for vengeance against the still defeat-less Murphy, especially after a tough loss on four hours notice against Diego Lopes at UFC 303.
The undefeated Englishman will look to keep his streak going after beating Edson Barboza via unanimous decision back in May. Murhpy has won six straight matches in the octagon, but he will take on a tough, veteran opponent in October. Ige (10-7) will be coming for vengeance against the still defeat-less Murphy, especially after a tough loss on four hours notice against Diego Lopes at UFC 303.
Shines in biggest fight to date
Murphy defeated Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (49-46, 50-45, 50-45) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Easy work. Murphy entered as a -160 favorite, which in retrospect, was the steal of the century. His striking was on point, as he picked Barboza apart with his jab throughout the fight. He landed massive power shots when the opportunity presented itself and mixed in a couple takedowns for good measure. Lerone had landed north of 180 significant strikes through just 20 minutes, more than twice the amount Barboza connected with. Murphy is going to be 33 years of age in late-July and has just 15 professional fights under his belt, but he has an excellent all-around game, and his cardio more than held up in what was by far the biggest fight of his career. He may not be a true title contender at 145 pounds (yet), but he's pretty clearly a top-10 guy at this point, with the potential for more. In the meantime, he'll also walk away with a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for his efforts here.
Easy work. Murphy entered as a -160 favorite, which in retrospect, was the steal of the century. His striking was on point, as he picked Barboza apart with his jab throughout the fight. He landed massive power shots when the opportunity presented itself and mixed in a couple takedowns for good measure. Lerone had landed north of 180 significant strikes through just 20 minutes, more than twice the amount Barboza connected with. Murphy is going to be 33 years of age in late-July and has just 15 professional fights under his belt, but he has an excellent all-around game, and his cardio more than held up in what was by far the biggest fight of his career. He may not be a true title contender at 145 pounds (yet), but he's pretty clearly a top-10 guy at this point, with the potential for more. In the meantime, he'll also walk away with a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus for his efforts here.
Scheduled against Barboza
Murphy (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against Lerone Edson Barboza in a featherweight fight at the UFC Apex's May 18 event, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Murphy will have another opportunity to climb the UFC's featherweight rankings, this time with a win over longtime veteran in Barboza, currently ranked three spots over the undefeated Englishman. Both featherweights went 2-0 during 2023. Murphy won his multiple fights via decision, while Barboza knocked out Billy Quarantillo and outlasted Sodiq Yusuff for five rounds.
Murphy will have another opportunity to climb the UFC's featherweight rankings, this time with a win over longtime veteran in Barboza, currently ranked three spots over the undefeated Englishman. Both featherweights went 2-0 during 2023. Murphy won his multiple fights via decision, while Barboza knocked out Billy Quarantillo and outlasted Sodiq Yusuff for five rounds.
Drops off card
Murphy will no longer fight Dan Ige at the UFC's Feb. 10 event in Las Vegas after suffering an undisclosed injury, Nolan King of USA Todayreports.
ANALYSIS
Ige will instead face Andre Fili at the event. The specifics of Murphy's injury aren't known, so it's unclear when he'll return to the Octagon.
Ige will instead face Andre Fili at the event. The specifics of Murphy's injury aren't known, so it's unclear when he'll return to the Octagon.
Matched up with Ige
Murphy will fight Dan Ige at UFC Vegas 86 on Feb. 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
After opening his UFC career with a draw, Murphy has won five straight fights to remain unbeaten in his professional career. His opponent has been trending in the wrong direction as of late, but Ige will still serve as a test for Murphy.
After opening his UFC career with a draw, Murphy has won five straight fights to remain unbeaten in his professional career. His opponent has been trending in the wrong direction as of late, but Ige will still serve as a test for Murphy.