Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige is an upcoming featherweight mixed martial arts fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled to take place on the main card of UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway on October 26, 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dan Ige, who maintains a record of 18 wins and eight losses (18-8-0), will be squaring off against England’s Lerone Murphy, who holds an unblemished professional record of 14 wins and 1 draw (14-0-1).
Murphy, the 12th-ranked featherweight contender in the UFC, is coming off a unanimous decision victory over UFC veteran, Edson Barboza. Ige, on the other hand, faced Diego Lopes in his last outing on a few hours notice and lost via a unanimous decision. Murphy is currently placed 12th on the featherweight rankings, whereas his opponent, Ige is ranked 14th among the featherweights.
Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Lerone Murphy | Dan Ige |
| MMA Record | 14-0-1 | 18-8-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | 12 | 14 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | English | American |
| Age | 33 | 33 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 73 in | 71 in |
| Leg Reach | 39 in | 38 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 54% | 45% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 52% | 26% |
| Takedown Defense | 46% | 59% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 6 (Unbeaten Streak: 14) | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2016 | 2014 |
Lerone Murphy Record
As of October 23, 2024, Lerone Murphy maintains an undefeated professional MMA record of 14 wins and one draw (14-0-1). He has fought against formidable opponents like Edson Barboza and Joshua Culibao. Among his wins, seven were achieved by knockout and seven via decision.
| 15 matches | 14 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Dan Ige Record
As of October 23, 2024, Dan Ige holds an MMA record of 18 wins and eight losses (18-8-0). Of his victories, six came via knockout, five by submitting his opponent, and seven by decision.
| 26 matches | 18 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 8 |
FAQs
A. Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2024, at UFC 308.
A. Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
A. Lerone Murphy holds an MMA record of 14-0-1 and is currently the twelfth-ranked featherweight.
A. Dan Ige holds a record of 18 wins to 8 losses (18-8-0) as of October 23, 2024.
A. Murphy is an English national. He was born in Manchester, England.
