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Last seen: 1 day ago Jon Murphy

  • Nickname: Man of Faith

  • Age: 31
  • Location: UNITED STATES
  • City: Minersville
  • Gender: Male
  • Hometown: Minersville, PA
  • Story: Raised and fighting out of the mining town of Minersville, PA, Jon Murphy led an atypical life growing up. Coming from a good family and excelling in athletics while growing up, Murphy attended the University of Syracuse on a football scholarship, playing on the same team as Eagles’ QB Donovan McNabb. However, Murphy’s life would take a dark turn during college when he began to question his desire to play football and left school early.

    After leaving school and returning home, Murphy put more attention into martial arts. A martial arts fan since early-childhood after being inspired by Bruce Lee movies and books, Murphy originally studied Tae Kwon Do but started training Jiu-Jitsu in 1994.

    Murphy turned pro in 2006 after compiling a perfect 8-0 amateur record but his life took a another dark turn soon after his debut. After battling with alcohol addiction off and on for several years, Murphy sought treatment for alcoholism and admitted himself into the Coveforge Rehabilitation Center.

    Weeks after completing a treatment program, Murphy won his second pro fight when he submitted Carlos Cline with a keylock at 1:13 of round three during Combat in the Cage’s “Evolutions” on December 9, 2006. He considers his win over Cline to be his most satisfying to date.

    Citing his faith in Jesus Christ and the support of his family, Murphy has his career and life on the right track and has been clean for 10 months. He’s re-enrolled in school and has just recently signed a three-fight contract with EliteXC.


  • MMA Record: 4-3
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