MMA Match Preview: Lauren Murphy (16-6) vs. Eduarda Moura (11-1)

A compelling clash of veteran grit vs rising talent unfolds at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira as former title challenger Lauren “Lucky” Murphy (16–6) faces surging Brazilian grappler Eduarda “Ronda” Moura (11–1) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This bout marks Murphy’s retirement fight and a potential breakout moment for Moura in the stacked 125-pound division.

Fight Details

Event	Info
Date	Saturday, July 12, 2025
Location	Bridgestone Arena, Nashville
Time	Prelims ~6:00 PM ET
Broadcast	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Weight Class	Flyweight (125 lbs)
Rounds	3

Fighter Breakdown

🇺🇸 Lauren Murphy

Age: 41

Height/Reach: 5’5″ / 67″

Stance: Orthodox

Team: Gracie Barra Anchorage

Record: 16–6 (8 KO, 1 SUB)

Recent Form: UD loss to Jessica Andrade (Jan 2023)

Strengths: Pressure striking, durability, cage control

Notable Fact: Former title challenger vs Valentina Shevchenko; retiring after this bout

🇧🇷 Eduarda Moura

Age: 31

Height/Reach: 5’6″ / 66″

Stance: Orthodox

Team: GOR MMA

Record: 11–1 (4 KO, 5 SUB)

Recent Form: UD win over Veronica Hardy (Feb 2025)

Strengths: Grappling, top control, submission threat

Notable Fact: Missed weight twice in UFC; made weight successfully last fight

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Murphy	Moura
Strikes Landed/Min	4.05	2.60
Striking Accuracy	39%	49%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	5.25	2.45
Takedown Accuracy	25%	35%
Takedown Defense	69%	90%
Sub Attempts/3 Rds	0.1	0.4

Key Storylines

Retirement Spotlight: Murphy has announced this will be her final fight, ending a career that spanned Invicta, Alaska FC, and a UFC title shot

Youth vs Experience: Moura is 10 years younger and surging, while Murphy brings cage IQ and toughness

Grappling Battle: Moura averages 4.4 takedowns per fight and excels in top control; Murphy has never been submitted

Cardio Test: Moura has shown fatigue in later rounds; Murphy thrives in deep waters and late-round rallies