AFP"Hollywood"Jesse Murray Record: 10-6-0
Light HeavyweightRecord10-6-0
Age33
DivisionLight Heavyweight · #87
Combat Edge Elo1550
Next fightJun 20 2026
Jesse Murray has a 10-6-0 professional record and is 33 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Strongstyle MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jesse Murray bio
Personal background
Jesse Murray, nicknamed "Hollywood," is an American light heavyweight and a longtime member of one of the sport's most respected camps. Born on January 26, 1993, in Toledo, Ohio, he fights out of Strong Style MMA, the Cleveland-area gym made famous as the home of two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. Standing 6'3" with a 78-inch reach, Murray is a rangy, versatile finisher with a 10–6 record whose career has been defined by a willingness to test himself against rising contenders.
Path through the regionals
Murray turned professional in 2014 and announced himself with back-to-back submission wins, choking out Matt Comer and tapping Jay Jackson with a triangle inside his first two bouts. The early road was uneven — a 2015 doctor-stoppage loss to Dann Cucuta was an early speed bump — but he steadied himself and became a mainstay of King of the Cage and other Midwest promotions, mixing submissions with the occasional knockout as he sharpened his all-around game out of Strong Style.
The contender gauntlet
Murray's defining stretch came when he began sharing the cage with future UFC names. In 2021 he earned a spot on Dana White's Contender Series, where he ran into surging Brazilian Caio Borralho and was stopped by first-round strikes — a tough night against a fighter who would go on to become a top UFC middleweight. Murray rebounded in 2022 with a hard-fought split-decision win over Alton Cunningham at NAFC: Summer Slam, proving he could grind out victories against quality opposition over three rounds.
Setbacks and a comeback
The back half of Murray's career has tested his resilience. Later in 2022 he challenged Bruno Assis in the LFA 145 main event, only to be caught in a first-round armbar. A 2023 knockout loss to Jamelle Jones at CFFC 127 dropped him into a difficult patch. But Murray answered in December 2025 with a second-round TKO of Robert Gidron at AFP 104, snapping his skid and setting up his next assignment: a June 2026 meeting with Dylan Budka at AFP 7.
Fighting style
Murray is a long, opportunistic finisher whose best work comes on the mat. Of his 10 wins, 4 are submissions and 2 are knockouts, with the remaining 4 going to decision — a 60% finish rate built on his reach advantage and a varied submission toolbox that includes triangles, rear-naked chokes and an Ezekiel choke. His height and frame let him control range and set up his offense, but his record also shows the danger zone clearly: five of his six losses have come by knockout or TKO, marking a chin that aggressive strikers have been able to find when he gets into firefights.
Career highlights
- Strong Style product — trains out of the same Cleveland-area camp that produced two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
- Win over Alton Cunningham — a three-round split-decision victory at NAFC: Summer Slam showed his grit against a quality 9–2 opponent.
- Comeback finish — ended a losing skid with a second-round TKO of Robert Gidron at AFP 104 in December 2025, reigniting his light heavyweight run.
Career snapshot
Jesse Murray career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1550Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2034
Light Heavyweight#87of 96 active
Peak1576
Last move+17
Opponent quality1533avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1576 Elo after defeating Alton Cunningham (2022-06-04)
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Recent Elo history
WinRobert Gidron2025-12-06 | TKO (Punches)+17LossJamelle Jones2023-11-03 | KO (Punch)-23LossBruno Assis2022-10-21 | Armbar -18WinAlton Cunningham2022-06-04 | Decision +19LossCaio Borralho2021-10-19 | TKO (punches)-15Jesse Murray quick answers
What is Jesse Murray's record?
Jesse Murray's professional MMA record is 10-6-0.
How old is Jesse Murray?
Jesse Murray is 33 years old.
What weight class is Jesse Murray?
Jesse Murray fights at Light Heavyweight in AFP.
How tall is Jesse Murray?
Jesse Murray is 6'3" tall with a 78" reach.
How much does Jesse Murray weigh?
Jesse Murray competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 206 lbs.
What is Jesse Murray's Combat Edge Elo?
Jesse Murray's Combat Edge Elo is 1550, with a peak Elo of 1576.
How strong is Jesse Murray's recent opposition?
Jesse Murray's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1533 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jesse Murray's last fight?
Jesse Murray's latest tracked pro fight was against Robert Gidron at AFP 104 on Dec 6 2025.
What is Jesse Murray's recent form?
Jesse Murray's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jesse Murray usually win?
Jesse Murray's 10 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 60% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
5Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Jesse Murray stats
Record : 10 / 6 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
2.38Fighter3.17Division average
Significant striking accuracy
29%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
7.72Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
43%Fighter50%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.73Division average
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
0%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.70Division average
Pro fight history
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