Best fights of Lauren Murphy
Over 15 years as a professional, Lauren Murphy has compiled a 16-7 (9) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Lauren Murphy loses to Valentina Shevchenko via KO
On September 25, 2021 Lauren Murphy fought Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC Women's flyweight title. Murphy was 38 years old with a record of 15-4, and Shevchenko was 33 with a record of 21-3. Murphy was on a 5-fight winning streak and Shevchenko was on a 7-fight winning streak. Shevchenko stopped Murphy via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Lauren Murphy loses to Jéssica Andrade via unanimous decision
On January 21, 2023 Lauren Murphy faced Jéssica Andrade in a strawweight bout. Murphy was 39 years old with a record of 16-5, and Andrade was 31 with a record of 23-9. Murphy was coming off a win and Andrade was on a 2-fight winning streak. Murphy lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Andrade.
3. Lauren Murphy defeats Roxanne Modafferi
On June 20, 2020 Lauren Murphy faced Roxanne Modafferi in a flyweight bout. Murphy was 36 years old with a record of 12-4, and Modafferi was 37 with a record of 24-16. Murphy was on a 2-fight winning streak and Modafferi was coming off a win. Murphy won via unanimous decision.
4. Lauren Murphy defeats Andrea Lee
On February 8, 2020 Lauren Murphy faced Andrea Lee in a flyweight bout. Murphy was 36 years old with a record of 11-4, and Lee was 30 with a record of 11-3. Murphy was coming off a win, while Lee was coming off a loss. Murphy won via split decision.
5. Lauren Murphy submits Liliya Shakirova
On October 24, 2020 Lauren Murphy faced Liliya Shakirova in a flyweight bout. Murphy was 37 years old with a record of 13-4, and Shakirova was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murphy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Murphy submitted Liliya Shakirova via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
6. Lauren Murphy defeats Miesha Tate
On July 16, 2022 Lauren Murphy faced Miesha Tate in a flyweight bout. Murphy was 38 years old with a record of 15-5, and Tate was 35 with a record of 19-8. Both Murphy and Tate were coming off a loss. Murphy won via unanimous decision.
7. Lauren Murphy loses to Liz Carmouche via unanimous decision
On April 4, 2015 Lauren Murphy faced Liz Carmouche in a bantamweight bout. Murphy was 31 years old with a record of 8-1, and Carmouche was 31 with a record of 9-5. Murphy was coming off a loss and Carmouche was on a 2-fight losing streak. Murphy lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Carmouche.
8. Lauren Murphy KOs Jennifer Scott
On March 1, 2013 Lauren Murphy faced Jennifer Scott in a bantamweight bout. Murphy was 29 years old with a record of 4-0, and Scott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murphy was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Murphy stopped Jennifer Scott via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Lauren Murphy KOs Kloiah Wayland in 17 seconds
On June 9, 2010 Lauren Murphy faced Kloiah Wayland in a featherweight bout. Murphy was 26 years old with a record of 0-0, and Wayland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Murphy stopped Kloiah Wayland via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Lauren Murphy loses to Sara McMann via split decision
On August 16, 2014 Lauren Murphy faced Sara McMann in a bantamweight bout. Murphy was 31 years old with a record of 8-0, and McMann was 33 with a record of 7-1. Murphy was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak, while McMann was coming off a loss. Murphy lost via split decision. Went the distance with McMann.