• UFC Fight Night(3/21/26) Murphy lost a five round majority decision to Movsar Evloev
• UFC 319(8/16/25) Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico via spinning elbow at 3:21 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(4/5/25) Murphy won a five round unanimous decision over Josh Emmett
• UFC 308(10/30/24) Murphy won a three round unanimous decision over Dan Ige
• UFC Fight Night(5/18/24) Murphy won a five round unanimous decision over Edson Barboza
• UFC Fight Night(7/22/23) Murphy won a three round unanimous decision over Josh Culibao
• UFC 286(3/18/23) Murphy won a three round split decision over Gabriel Santos
• UFC 267(10/30/21) Murphy knocked out Makwan Amirkhani at :14 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(1/20/21) Murphy won a three round unanimous decision over Douglas Silva de Andrade
• UFC on ESPN(7/15/20) Murphy stopped Ricardo Ramos via strikes at 4:18 of the first round
• UFC 242(9/7/19) Murphy fought to a three round draw with Zubaira Tukhugov
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2016
Eight wins by KO
Seven first round finishes
Two finishes under a minute (0:42 & 0:48)
Reported 4-0 amateur record
Loss to Evloev snapped 9-fight win streak
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I started training in September 2013 for a getaway and some mind space from stuff that was going on at the time.
Q: What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career?
ANSWER:
My key fight would have been the win over Aaron Pico. It showed the world my capabilities
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
FCC European featherweight title, BJJ purple belt
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
My favourite fighter would be khabib. Because of his calm humble but serious nature
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
My hero was my Uncle Oliver, who achieved a lot in professional Muay Thai and boxing coaching. I aspire to be like him.
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER:
The UFC has been the dream ever since I started. It is the pinnacle of MMA.
Q: Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for?
ANSWER:
My cause would be to inspire other people that are deprived of have had to overcome adversities
Q: Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you?
ANSWER:
I am motivated by personal challenge and personal growth
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
National diploma in sport exercise coaching and fitness
Q: Favorite grappling technique:
ANSWER:
Guillotine
Q: Favorite Striking technique:
ANSWER:
Spinning back kick
Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:
ANSWER:
Single but I have a young boy who is 8. I like to compete in everything. I play a lot of chess & Padel
Q: What is one thing that you want UFC fans to know about you?
ANSWER:
I started mma at 22years old from no previous background, and have made it to top 5 in the world. It’s never too late to switch it around
LOSS
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Evloev
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Pico
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Emmett
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Ige
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Barboza
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Culibao
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Santos
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Amirkhani
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Andrade
WIN
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Ramos
LOSS
Murphy
Murphy
VS
Tukhugov
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY51%
STRIKING DEFENSE60%
LANDED/MIN
4.34
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
2.65
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY54%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE44%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
1.2
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.5
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
9 W - 1 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)3
Submission0
Decision6
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE
Kickboxer
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Sep. 7, 2019