UFC

Lauren “Lucky”Murphy

UFC16-7-0

Division
Women's Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 5"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
67"
Nationality
Anchorage, United States

Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
8
Wins by submission
1
Wins by decision
7

Striking accuracy

39%

826 landed · 2,100 attempted

Takedown accuracy

25%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2021-06-12 to 2025-07-12

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Eduarda Moura

    Jul 12, 2025

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Jessica Andrade

    Jan 21, 2023

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Miesha Tate

    Jul 16, 2022

    Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 4 · 4:00

  • Joanne Wood

    Jun 12, 2021

    Win

    Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Liliya Shakirova

    Oct 24, 2020

    Win

    Submission · Round 2 · 3:32

  • Roxanne Modafferi

    Jun 20, 2020

    Win

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Andrea Lee

    Feb 8, 2020

    Win

    DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Mara Romero Borella

    Aug 3, 2019

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:46

  • Katlyn Cerminara

    Jul 13, 2016

    Loss

    DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Kelly Faszholz

    Feb 21, 2016

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:56

Lauren Murphy Bio

Lauren Murphy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight division. She made her professional debut in 2009 and has since gone on to become one of the most successful fighters in the promotion, with a current record of 14 wins from 19 fights.

Murphy was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and began training as a boxer at age 13. She turned pro three years later and went on to win several amateur boxing titles before making her transition into MMA fighting. In 2008 she competed for World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) where she won two out of three bouts before being signed by UFC four years later.

Since joining UFC, Murphy has had five victories over top opponents including victories over Liz Carmouche, Sarah Kaufman, Mara Romero Borella, Andrea Lee and Katlyn Chookagian. Her ability to use both stand-up striking techniques along with submission grappling have been key elements that have helped Lauren reach such heights within the sport today.

In addition to her career as an MMA fighter Lauren also works as a strength & conditioning coach at The Lab Training Centre in Mill Creek Washington where she helps teach athletes how to properly prepare their body for competition or general physical fitness activities such as running or weight lifting etc…. As well as helping people reach their fitness goals Lauren also uses this platform to inspire others by speaking about topics like physical health awareness , self-esteem building & positive thinking among other things .

Outside of her athletic pursuits Lauren is known for actively engaging with fans through various social media platforms like Instagram & Twitter where you can find posts ranging from motivational messages , artwork , content related to sports & entertainment news . Additionally , if you ever come across any photos featuring “The Ladies Of The Laboratory” then you know it’s definitely something worth checking out because these are pictures taken at The Lab Training Center showcasing all the amazing female athletes that train there .

Despite achieving so much success inside & outside of the octagon – Murphy continues striving towards achieving even more greatness which means that we haven’t seen anything yet ! With aspirations like hers its no wonder why she is viewed amongst many MMA pundits around world as one of Women’s Bantamweight divisions brightest stars right now

Record
16-7-0
Division
Women's Flyweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 5"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
67"
Leg reach
38.00
Gym / team
The
Nationality
Anchorage, United States
Birth date
Jul 27, 1983 (age 43)
Age
43

Lauren Murphy Questions & Answers

Is Lauren Murphy still an active UFC fighter?

No. Lauren Murphy retired from professional MMA after her final UFC appearance on July 12, 2025, at UFC Nashville.

What division did Lauren Murphy compete in?

Murphy competed in the UFC women’s flyweight division. Earlier in her career, she also competed at bantamweight.

When did Lauren Murphy make her MMA and UFC debuts?

Murphy began her professional MMA career in 2010 and made her UFC debut on August 16, 2014.

Did Lauren Murphy win a major MMA title or challenge for a UFC belt?

Murphy was the inaugural Invicta FC bantamweight champion. She later challenged Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight championship at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021.

How tall is Lauren Murphy?

The UFC lists Lauren Murphy at 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Did Lauren Murphy attend college?

Murphy has said she worked toward an Exercise Science degree but did not complete a degree.

What was Lauren Murphy’s fighting style?

Murphy competed in mixed martial arts, blending striking and grappling. UFC materials identify elbows as her favorite striking and grappling technique, and note her jiu-jitsu background.