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Lerone Murphy Has ‘Near-Death Experience’, Reveals He Almost Bled Out

UFC featherweight Lerone Murphy has been left hospitalized following a high-speed collision with a car while out cycling. Murphy boasts an unbeaten 11-0-1 professional record in MMA, which includes four Octagon triumphs. In his latest outing, the Englishman recorded a memorable knockout after connecting his knee to the head of Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 267….

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UFC featherweight Lerone Murphy has been left hospitalized following a high-speed collision with a car while out cycling.

Murphy boasts an unbeaten 11-0-1 professional record in MMA, which includes four Octagon triumphs. In his latest outing, the Englishman recorded a memorable knockout after connecting his knee to the head of Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 267.

But it seems that fans may not be seeing Murphy returning to the Octagon anytime soon. Earlier today, the 30-year-old detailed an accident that nearly left him bleeding out.

In an Instagram post, the Englishman posted an image of himself heavily bandaged in hospital, with a caption that explained how a car had pulled out and hit him at high speed while he was on a bicycle.

After a lengthy wait for medical attention, Murphy said a deep head wound caused by the accident led him fearing for his life.

“Ffs I can’t catch a break. Another near death experience ??. Yesterday while cycling, a oncoming car turned right without looking and we collided at speed. Which caused a nasty head wound ?The ambulance took 45minutes to arrive which nearly caused me to bleed out. Im here still breathing for a greater purpose clearly ???”

This is not the first time Murphy has gone through a near-death experience. In May 2013, the Manchester native, then 21 years old, was shot by a gunman. After exiting a barber shop in his home city, the Brit was struck by three bullets, one in the face and two in the neck.

As a result of the attack, Murphy was forced to get prosthetic teeth and still has a small part of a bullet in his tongue.

Having survived that and now a nasty collision on the road, it’s safe to say that Murphy’s moniker, “The Miracle,” is beginning to fit his good fortune.

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EXCLUSIVE | Lerone Murphy Has Mixed Emotions Ahead Of His US Debut

Lerone MurphyLerone Murphy is excited to make his U.S. debut when he takes on Nate Landwher in Ohio on March 26 but is understandably disappointed not to be fighting at UFC London which will take place one week prior. During a recent interview with LowKickMMA, Murphy spoke about the mixed emotions he is feeling ahead of […]

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Lerone Murphy is excited to make his U.S. debut when he takes on Nate Landwher in Ohio on March 26 but is understandably disappointed not to be fighting at UFC London which will take place one week prior.

During a recent interview with LowKickMMA, Murphy spoke about the mixed emotions he is feeling ahead of his American debut which will go down on the undercard of Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic in a couple of months’ time.

“That was the UFC’s decision really,” Murphy said about fighting in the U.S. one week after UFC London. “It’s mixed emotions for me. U.S debut in front of a crowd. It’s big. It’s massive. It’ll be good to fight in front of the U.S. fans and get my name out over there a bit. I’ve always dreamed of a home fight. Three UFC cards have been cancelled while I’ve been on the card, in London and they’ve not gone ahead.

“I’m a bit hurt about it, to be honest, but it is what it is,” Murphy added. “If I keep racking up the wins then I’ll be able to headline back in the U.K. so, I’ll be running the show.”

Murphy revealed he requested to fight in his home country but was told by the UFC that the card was full. ‘The Miracle Man’ thinks employers are simply scrambling to put on fights amid the ongoing global pandemic and that means not everyone gets to fight in their most desired location.

“I did ask for that card (UFC London) but we was told it was too full at the time,” Murphy said. “So, I don’t know who else is on the card and whatnot. I just think it’s because of all this COVID stuff and they just trying to put whoever they can put on wherever.”

Do you think Lerone Murphy get the win when he takes on Nate Landwher in Ohio on March 26?

Lerone Murphy Stops Makwan Amirkhani With Huge Knee KO – UFC 267 Highlights

Lerone MurphyManchester uber-prospect remains undefeated post-UFC 267 — stopping featherweight veteran, Makwan Amirkhani with a stunning second round knockout via a massive knee just 14-seconds into the frame. Murphy, now 11-0-1 as a professional, suffered a stifling takedown in the opening round as Amirkhani lodged significant control time on top. In the early goings of the […]

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Manchester uber-prospect remains undefeated post-UFC 267 — stopping featherweight veteran, Makwan Amirkhani with a stunning second round knockout via a massive knee just 14-seconds into the frame.

Murphy, now 11-0-1 as a professional, suffered a stifling takedown in the opening round as Amirkhani lodged significant control time on top.

In the early goings of the second round, however, Murphy successfully timed another takedown shot from Amirkhani, catching him flush with a huge right knee, knocking him unconscious immediately.

Lerone Murphy scores his third straight victory with a knee knockout over Makwan Amirkhani

With the victory, Murphy lodges his third UFC victory following a draw with fellow UFC 267 feature, Zubaira Tukhugov in his debut — adding Amirkhani to a run that includes a knockout over Ricardo Ramos, and a unanimous decision victory over Douglas Silva de Andrade.

Below, catch Murphy’s massive knee KO win over Amirkhani.

EXCLUSIVE | Lerone Murphy Plans To Become The First Man To Stop Charles Jourdain

Lerone MurphyLerone Murphy has great respect for Charles Jourdain but has no interest in leaving their September 4 fight in the hands of the judges. ‘The Miracle’ has established himself as a potential player at featherweight after going unbeaten in his first three UFC fights. Murphy is now set to square off against one of the […]

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Lerone Murphy has great respect for Charles Jourdain but has no interest in leaving their September 4 fight in the hands of the judges.

‘The Miracle’ has established himself as a potential player at featherweight after going unbeaten in his first three UFC fights.

Murphy is now set to square off against one of the most exciting 145lb prospects in Jourdain who impressively returned to the win column last time out  

In a recent interview with LowKickMMA, Murphy talked up his “dangerous” and “unpredictable” opponent.

“Very good fighter,” Murphy said when asked about Jourdain. “Dangerous, unpredictable and he’s in it (the fight) from bell to bell, no matter what, he’s one of them guys that just keeping coming forward through everything.

The Englishman expects their fight to be exciting for as long as it lasts.

“It’s a good fight, man. I think it’s going to be an exciting fight and probably one of the best fights on the card to be honest,” Murphy said. “I bring the heat and he brings the heat. So, it’s just going to be one of them, who lands clean, who wants it more and the best man will win on the night, simple.  

Murphy went to the judges in his last fight but has no intention of doing so again. The 30-year-old says he’s made the necessary adjustments in the camp that should allow him to fight hard for the full 15 minutes and hopefully find the finish.

“That’s always the plan (to finish the fight),” Murphy said. “The last fight I felt like I didn’t have the cardio in the last round to push. I had a few issues in that camp, not to make any excuses, but I probably didn’t run the whole camp. I didn’t do no sprints and that’s what I usually do. I feel like that third round should’ve been me pushing forward rather than being on the backfoot counter fighting. That’s an adjustment we’ve been able to make in this camp and hopefully, we can get to get the job done inside the three rounds.”

How do you think Lerone Murphy vs. Charles Jourdain will play out?

Lerone Murphy Decisions Douglas Silva de Andrade – UFC Fight Island 8 Results

MurphyOpening the main card of UFC Fight Island 8, British prospect, Lerone Murphy takes on Brazilian up-and-comer, Douglas Silva de Andrade. Round 1: An aggressive start from Murphy who looks to score with his hands, particularly straight shots in the early goings. Silva de Andrade retreating and firing back counter shots. A straight before the […]

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Opening the main card of UFC Fight Island 8, British prospect, Lerone Murphy takes on Brazilian up-and-comer, Douglas Silva de Andrade.

Round 1: An aggressive start from Murphy who looks to score with his hands, particularly straight shots in the early goings. Silva de Andrade retreating and firing back counter shots. A straight before the two minute mark catches the Brazilian’s attention. Silva de Andrade begins to pour it on, ending a long combination with a left high-kick.

Round 2: Silva de Andrade makes an aggressive start to his one, taking Murphy’s back in the opening minute of the frame with a body-triangle. Murphy makes it back to his feet in timely fashion. Murphy scores with a beautiful elbow at the fence, but gives up a takedown as Silva de Andrade surprisingly allows the former back to his feet. Murphy continues to chop at Silva de Andrade, drawing a notable limp from the Brazilian.

Round 3: Murphy begins the frame chopping away at the orthodox left of Silva de Andrade once again. Silva de Andrade scores a notable shot on Murphy, forcing a clinch as the British prospect attempts to gather his senses. Inadvertent groin strike against Silva de Andrade draws a stoppage in the action from referee, Marc Goddard. Murphy scores again upstairs with a right-hand as Silva de Andrade continues to pour pressure on in a fight he’s currently losing. Murphy makes a statement in the final moments of the round via a barrage of ground strikes. We go the distance.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Lerone Murphy def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via unanimous decision (29-28 x2, and 30-27).

7 Takeaways From UFC 242

The UFC brought the fights to Abu Dhabi for a scorching UFC 242 and with it came a title unification bout with the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov against Dustin Poirier. An undisputed champion was crowned in a fight that leaves only one option left in t…

The UFC brought the fights to Abu Dhabi for a scorching UFC 242 and with it came a title unification bout with the return of Khabib Nurmagomedov against Dustin Poirier. An undisputed champion was crowned in a fight that leaves only one option left in the coming year. However, there was a lot to take […]

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