Dan Ige faces off against Lerone Murphy in UFC 308’s main event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Recently, Dan Ige lost his fight to Diego Lopes after three rounds and will be hoping for an upset to return to winning ways. Lerone Murphy comes into this fight as the favorite but faces a scrappy fight. Ige looks to go back to winning ways after losing to Diego Lopes.
Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Murphy | 02.5(-435) | -290 | |
| Ige | u2.5(+280) | +235 | |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige Details
- Fixture: Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige
- Date and Time: 26th October, 2024
- Location: Etihad Arena-Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Key Stats
Lerone Murphy
Lerone Murphy has not lost in the last six years, but there were some close calls in the recent fights. In his last five encounters, the British fighter has won all the fights, with four of them going the distance. The Miracle lands 5.01 significant strikes per minute and an average of 1.59 takedowns landed per 15 minutes. The record of Lerone Murphy stands at 14 wins and one draw.
After a long stay without a fight, the Englishman returned to action in UFC 286 and won in a split decision against Gabriel Santos. However, The Miracle got an impressive win against a dangerous fighter Barboza, getting a win after going the distance in the fight. The British fighter has been fighting classy, showcasing his amazing striking abilities. With his unbeaten record, Murphy is on track to climb into the Top 10.
Dan Ige
In his last five fights, Dan Ige has lost two on decision but won two fights on knockout and one on decision. This is not a stellar record compared to the resume of Murphy who has not lost any encounter in the last 15 fights. Dan Ige averages 3.70 significant strikes per minute and 0.99 average takedowns per 15 minutes in the UFC. Even though Murphy is the heavy favorite, the American is not a bad fighter as his recent wins have happened due to his pounding and takedowns.
Ige usually lines up heavy punches, and a combination of amazing footwork to control the octagon. Despite the odds giving The Miracle favorable odds, the American fighter is not largely outmatched as he can wrestle well and he has some advantages like his durability and raw power. However, Ige will need to be careful to avoid constant wrestling against the fence. If this happens, Murphy might trap him in the cage and land more takedowns.
Prediction
Dan Ige has fewer significant strikes and takedowns than Murphy and will need to change tacts and improve his strengths to upset Lerone. The fight will be highly competitive and is highly likely to go the distance.
Murphy is the favorite, but he did not look fully in control in his recent wins. However, he is the better fighter, faster, and highly likely to get more takedowns than Ige. 50K will need a major knockout or a huge blow to win this fight. That said, the British fighter is likely to continue with his winning streak.
Final Pick
Lerone Murphy(ML), -290
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