Age, Biography and Wiki
Lauren Murphy (Lauren Marie Smith) was born on 27 July, 1983 in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Discover Lauren Murphy's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
| Popular As |
Lauren Marie Smith |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
27 July, 1983 |
| Birthday |
27 July |
| Birthplace |
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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She is a member of famous Fighter with the age 40 years old group.
Lauren Murphy Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Lauren Murphy height is 5ft 5in and Weight 125 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 5in |
| Weight |
125 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Lauren Murphy's Husband?
Her husband is Joe Murphy
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Joe Murphy |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Lauren Murphy Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lauren Murphy worth at the age of 40 years old? Lauren Murphy’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. She is from United States. We have estimated Lauren Murphy's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Lauren Murphy Social Network
Timeline
Lauren Marie Murphy (born July 27, 1983) is an American professional mixed martial artist.
She currently competes in the Women's Flyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Murphy formerly competed for Invicta FC where she is a former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion.
Murphy grew up in a small town in Alaska.
Her father was killed in a plane crash when she was 11, causing issues that led to drinking, using drugs and dropping out of high school.
Murphy said about starting martial arts: "I took my son to a Jiu Jitsu class in late 2009, and I took the class with him to encourage him. I fell in love with it and started going all the time. I began training MMA about 3 months later, and took my first pro fight 3 months after that. I did not have any amateur fights."
She attended nursing school but dropped out to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.
Murphy began her pro mixed martial arts career in Alaska on June 9, 2010, fighting in the featherweight division (145 lbs).
She won four straight fights and captured two featherweight titles; one for Alaska Fighting Championship and one for the now-defunct promotion Alaska Cage Fighting.
After moving to Florida, Murphy stepped in on short notice to face Jennifer Scott in a bantamweight bout at Legacy Fighting Championship 18 on March 1, 2013.
She defeated Scott by TKO in the first round.
Murphy made her Invicta FC debut as a replacement opponent against Kaitlin Young at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013.
She defeated Young by unanimous decision.
On July 13, 2013, Murphy faced Sarah D'Alelio at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg.
She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Murphy faced Miriam Nakamoto for the inaugural Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith on December 7, 2013.
She won the fight to become the first bantamweight champion when Nakamoto suffered a knee injury in the fourth round.
On July 3, 2014, it was announced that Murphy had signed with the UFC.
She made her debut against Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night 47 on August 16, 2014.
McMann won the fight by split decision.
Murphy faced Liz Carmouche on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.
She lost the fight by unanimous decision.
However, 10 out of 13 media outlets scored the bout for Murphy, whilst 3 scored it for Carmouche.
Murphy faced Kelly Faszholz on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy.
She won the fight via TKO due to punches and elbows in the final seconds of the third round.
The win also earned Murphy her first Fight of the Night bonus award.
Murphy face Katlyn Chookagian on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker.
She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
In August 2017, it was announced that Murphy would be one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter 26, where the process to crown the UFC's inaugural 125-pound women's champion will take place.
Murphy, representing team Alvarez, was seeded third and therefore was automatically set to fight fourteenth seed Nicco Montaño.
She lost the fight via Unanimous Decision in two rounds, eliminating her from the competition.
Later, feeling discontent with her training on Team Alvarez (especially with Alvarez), she switched teams to Gaethje.
Murphy was scheduled to face Priscila Cachoeira on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.
However, due to a visa issue, the fight was cancelled and Murphy was asked to be ready to fight as an alternate.
Murphy won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.
Murphy faced Sijara Eubanks at UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes on June 1, 2018.
She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
However on December 19, 2018, Murphy announced and withdraw from the event as she would need more time off to recover from foot surgery.
