With a 6-fight winning streak under his belt, Manchester’s Lerone Murphy is one of the names to watch out for in the UFC’s featherweight division. He currently holds the No. 12 spot in the 145 lbs weight class. Before making his mark in the Octagon, Murphy laid the foundation for his career in regional circuits across the UK.

He made his professional debut in 2016 at Full Contact Contender (FCC) 15 and just 3 years later, found himself making his UFC debut at UFC 242 against Zubaira Tukhugov. With a fighting style that’s a blend of calculated aggression and technical prowess, many fans have been curious to learn, where Lerone Murphy trains and the coaches responsible for his remarkable success inside the cage!

Who is Lerone Murphy’s coach?

Lerone Murphy’s journey as a professional athlete initially started as a footballer. The promising youngster had tried out for Liverpool F.C. and even trained with Stockport County and FC United when he was a teenager. But, fate had other plans. When Murphy was 16, he suffered a serious knee injury that marked the end of his football aspirations.

But this is where things took a turn. Instead of football, Murphy found himself being drawn to the world of combat sports. In fact, he already had a connection to the world of boxing being the nephew of renowned boxing trainer, Oliver Harrison. For those unaware, Harrison was responsible for training names like Amir Khan, who won the silver medal in boxing as a lightweight at the 2004 Olympics and was incredibly successful in his professional career as well. 

Murphy started his MMA journey at the All Powers gym in 2013 and trained there till 2019. It was established by Panicos Yusuf in 2011 and under the watchful eyes of the head coach and 3-time world champion, Murphy began building his MMA skills. In an interview with Manchester Evening News, Murphy stated, “I enjoyed the kick-boxing – the grappling and stuff was new to me, but it was kind of a challenge, I enjoyed being one of the worst in the gym and trying to change that.”

Currently, ‘The Miracle’ trains out of Manchester’s Top Team in Stockport, England. Carl Prince, Aaron Wilkinson, and Andrew Lofthouse serve as the head coaches at the gym, and together, they form the brain trust behind Murphy’s development. But it’s not just the coaches who have played a part in the rise of the young star, it is also due to the elite training partners he clashes with regularly to prepare for his fights!

All about ‘The Miracle’s gym and teammates

Manchester Top Team opened its doors in 2019 and has since allowed many notable names in the regional and international scene to hone their craft under its roof. Names like Jonas Magard, Michelangelo Colangelo, Lewis McGrillen-Evans, and Ibragim Ibragimov are some of the elite fighters who currently train out of the gym.

As mentioned above, the trio of coaches Prince, Wilkinson, and Lofthouse each bring a unique skill set, blending tactical knowledge and hands-on experience to push Lerone Murphy and other fighters at their gym to the absolute limit. ‘The Miracle’s training partners are as vital to his progress as his coaches. Surrounded by driven, high-level fighters, Murphy benefits from a competitive yet supportive environment.

Now, the Manchester native will step into the cage against Dan Ige at UFC 308 on October 26. The no. 14 ranked Ige is known for his all-action fighting style and a wealth of experience inside the Octagon. A win here could see Lerone Murphy continue his surge towards the top 10 in the featherweight division and eventually a shot at the coveted UFC gold!