Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy is the main event of UFC Fight Night 241 a.k.a. UFC on ESPN+ 99, which will take place at UFC Apex in Vegas on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Who’s gonna win this featherweight fight? Read our Barboza vs. Murphy prediction to learn about UFC odds and see our top betting pick.
Before Betting on Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy UFC on ESPN+ 99 Fight
Edson Barboza (24-11) is a real UFC legend who’s famous for his incredible striking. He lands 4.18 significant strikes a minute, but he’s not just about volume – he’s also about power. This explains why 14 of his wins happened by knockout/technical knockout.
Barboza is also loved by the fans for the fact that he’s a real warrior in the Octagon who never seems to give up. This explains why his fights won the Fight of the Night accolade on nine occasions.
The last time it happened was last October when his fight with Sodiq Yusuff won this award. It was Barboza’s second straight win, but his UFC on ESPN+ 99 odds suggest he won’t win again.
On May 18, 2024, he’s fighting against Lerone Murphy (13-0-1) who’s still without a single loss in his professional career. Sounds impressive, but this guy hasn’t fought a ranked opponent ever.
Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy UFC on ESPN+ 99 Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Edson Barboza | Lerone Murphy |
| BetOnline | +129 | -149 |
| MyBookie | TBA | TBA |
| BetUS | TBA | TBA |
| SportsBetting.ag | +129 | -149 |
| XBet | TBA | TBA |
Lerone Murphy is an impressive fighter with plenty of weapons in his arsenal, but we just haven’t seen him fight against an elite fighter. The first time he’ll fight an elite opponent is going to happen on May 18. However, we don’t think he’s gonna impress. Instead, we expect the 38-year-old Barboza to derail the Murphy hype train.
Pick: Edson Barboza (+129)
