Last fight
Win
Evloev vs Murphy
Mar. 21, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
7
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 707
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1384
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 24
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Manchester, England
Trains at
Manchester Top Team
Fighting style
Kickboxer
Age
34
Height
69.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 7, 2019
Reach
73.50
Leg reach
39.00
- 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
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
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in September 2013 for a getaway and some mind space from stuff that was going on at the time.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? My key fight would have been the win over Aaron Pico. It showed the world my capabilities
What ranks and titles have you held? FCC European featherweight title, BJJ purple belt
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favourite fighter would be khabib. Because of his calm humble but serious nature
Do you have any heroes? My hero was my Uncle Oliver, who achieved a lot in professional Muay Thai and boxing coaching. I aspire to be like him.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC has been the dream ever since I started. It is the pinnacle of MMA.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? My cause would be to inspire other people that are deprived of have had to overcome adversities
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? I am motivated by personal challenge and personal growth
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? National diploma in sport exercise coaching and fitness
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Spinning back kick
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Single but I have a young boy who is 8. I like to compete in everything. I play a lot of chess & Padel
What is one thing that you want UFC fans to know about you? 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
