Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy – As Saturday May 18, 2024 for UFC Fight Night 241 is approaching, the fight fans and the betting people are getting ready to witness an exciting featherweight clash of Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy in Las Vegas, UFC Apex. Both fighters have good records in the octagon, Barboza has 24-11-0 while Murphy is 13-0-1. This contest will be both a high-level competition and as well as a good source for those who are looking for the best MMA picks today.
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy
When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
Where: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TV: ESPN+
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy Betting Odds
| Moneyline | |
| Barboza | -111 |
| Murphy | -119 |
Edson Barboza Analysis
Edson “Junior” Barboza, who is famous for his outstanding striking and the fact that he is very agile, enters this fight with a lot of experience. The great Barboza has the record of 24 wins and 11 losses in the stand-up game and also he showed that he can be resilient in the octagon. His striking statistics are outstanding, getting an average of 4.18 major strikes in a minute with a 45% successful rate. Nevertheless, his outstanding absorption rate is also high at 4.34 per minute, hence, it can be said that while he delivers powerful hits, he usually gets them in turn. Barboza, on the ground, has 0.48 eliminations every 15 minutes, with a 50% accuracy. His recent win over Yusuff demonstrated his ability to give the fight control and use the striking to dominate. Considering his experience and his great skills, Barboza will definitely use a fighting style that is standing based and depends on his reach advantage.
Lerone Murphy Analysis
Lerone “The Miracle” Murphy enters the ring with an unbeaten record and is known to be a tough rival. Studying Murphy, who is just a little shorter than Barboza, we can see that he has a reach disadvantage but he takes it as a problem and solves it by using better striking defense and grappling skills. He lands 3.65 major strikes per minute at a better accuracy of 50% and takes much fewer strikes (2.40 per minute) than Barboza. In grappling, Murphy shows a better ability with an average of 1. Among the many statistics, it comes to 29 takedowns someone can do in 15 minutes and a significant 0.9 of us submitted our work in the same timeframe. His recent win against Culibao was proof of his ability to adapt and the control of the pace and the space of the fight, a skill that will be precious against a striker like Barboza.
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy Stats
| Barboza | Murphy | |
| Wins/Losses/Draws | 24-11-0 | 13-0-1 |
| Average Fight Time | 11:45 | 11:35 |
| Height | 5′ 11″ | 5′ 9″ |
| Weight | 145 lbs. | 145 lbs. |
| Reach | 75″ | 73″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Strikes Landed per Min. | 4.18 | 3.65 |
| Striking Accuracy | 45% | 50% |
| Strikes Absorbed per Min. | 4.34 | 2.40 |
| Defense | 57% | 56% |
| Takedowns Average/15 min. | 0.48 | 1.29 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 50% | 46% |
| Takedown Defense | 75% | 46% |
| Submission Average/15 min. | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy Betting Picks
The fighters’ strengths and weaknesses are analyzed, therefore, the betting odds are almost equal at -119 for Murphy to Barboza’s -111. This clear line shows the rivalry of the fight where the seasoned face an unbeaten streak. The main factors will probably be Murphy’s resistance to Barboza’s hitting onslaught and if he can successfully bring the fight to the ground, thus exploiting Barboza’s weaker takedown defense.
The facts and the recent results show that Murphy seems to be the better choice than Dolch. His excellent defensive skills and grappling could stop Barboza who is the best striker and over a longer fight where the physical condition and the strategy are the most important, his superior skills can counter Barboza.
Free Pick: Lerone Murphy -119
For those looking to place their bets, leveraging insights from a reliable Canadian online sportsbook can provide additional data and odds to inform your decision. As this fight night draws near, both fighters will be looking to assert their dominance in the featherweight category, making UFC Fight Night 241 a must-watch event for MMA fans and bettors alike.
