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Lee Murray

Nickname Lightning Birthdate 11/12/1977
Height / Weight 6'0" - 185lbs Place of Birth London, England

"Lightning" Lee Murray is a former street fighter from London, England turned mixed martial arts fighter who eventually earned fame as a bank robber. He was sentenced to ten years in jail in June of 2010 for a 2006 crime where he and other accomplices took £53 million in an armed raid in Kent, UK. The heist was an international incident covered widely by media of all countries. Time, Inc. announced in 2008 a movie is being made about Murray and the theft.

Murray amassed a career mixed martial arts of 12-2. He holds notable wins over the UFC's Jorge Rivera and "Pele" Jose Landi-Jons. He has a notable loss, his last fight, to current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.

Lee Murray Coverage

From The Cage To The Cage: A Pro MMA Fighter Describes His Experience In Prison

by Bloody Elbow from Bloody Elbow on May 24, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Author Jim Genia takes us to Riker's Island with mixed martial artist and convict Kaream Ellington.

Lee Murray, Imprisoned MMA Fighter And Bank Heist Kingpin, In Trouble For Fathering A Child Inside Moroccan Prison

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Lee Murray, UFC veteran and prison convicted drug offender, is in trouble again with prison authorities.

Does MMA Have Crazy Athletes Like Other Sports Do?

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on Mar 19, 2012 4:03 PM EDT

Does MMA have crazy athletes like other sports do? A look at what crazy means and how we can define it in MMA.

Jorge Rivera retires from MMA after knockout win over Eric Schafer at UFC on FX 1

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 PM EST

Long time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender Jorge Rivera announces his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) after his fight at UFC on FX 1 on Jan. 20, 2012.

UFC Vs. ESPN: Who's Right, Who's Wrong, Who Freaked Out And Who Blew The Story

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Jan 19, 2012 12:48 PM EST

The Fighter We'd Most Like to Accidentally Swap Suitcases With at Baggage Claim

by KatGirl from Gals Guide To MMA on Dec 27, 2011 11:00 AM EST

Not that we'd ever *intentionally* steal someone's suitcase but if we *accidentally* got someone else's, this is whose we'd prefer it to be.

UFC: Why Anderson Silva Isn't All That In My Heart

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Aug 31, 2011 8:01 AM EDT

A look at why some fans don't get that excited about Anderson Silva.

Free Lee Murray?

by Nate Wilcox from MMA Nation on Aug 3, 2011 10:15 AM EDT

An officer who investigated the Securitas robbery has been convicted of destroying evidence. Lee Murray's gang may get a retrial.

Lee Murray could receive retrial after forensics officer found guilty of mishandling evidence

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Aug 2, 2011 5:21 PM EDT

Lee Murray could receive retrial after forensics officer found guilty of mishandling evidence

UFC 133 fight card: Jorge Rivera vs Constantinos Philippou preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Aug 2, 2011 1:35 PM EDT

UFC 133 fight card: Jorge Rivera vs Constantinos Philippou preview

DaDa 5000 on ESPN's E:60 Preview Video

by Nick Thomas from Bloody Elbow on Apr 26, 2011 10:31 AM EDT

The controversial back-yard brawl promoter DaDa 5000 will be featured on ESPN E:60 tonight at 7 p.m ET. Pro MMA fighters such as Kimbo Slice, Jorge Masvidal and Alex "Bruce Leroy" Caceres have fought in DaDa's illegal, unsanctioned bouts.

Talking Paul Daley and MMA Fan Perception With Jordan Breen on 'Press Row'

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Apr 6, 2011 7:26 PM EDT

Brent Brookhouse of Bloody Elbow and Jordan Breen of Sherdog talk about MMA fan perception when it comes to Paul Daley, Michael Bisping and Nick Diaz.

Jorge Rivera Overcomes The 'Many Times' He Wanted To Quit MMA En Route To UFC 127 Fight With Michael Bisping

by Luke Thomas from SBNation.com on Feb 21, 2011 4:44 PM EST

Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera tells Luke Thomas of MMA Nation on 106.7 The Fan he wanted to quit MMA "many times", but overcame failure to earn his place in the UFC. Rivera takes on Michael Bisping at UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia.

Former UFC Fighter Lee Murray's Bank Heist Sentence Increased to 25 Years

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Nov 30, 2010 11:20 AM EST

Mailbag: Fedor Emelianenko's Potential for a Fall, Lee Murray's Heist and More

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Jun 2, 2010 12:45 PM EDT

Lee Murray Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail

by Ray Hui from MMA Fighting on Jun 1, 2010 2:02 PM EDT

Darren Aronofsky, 'The Wrestler' Director, to Direct Lee Murray Movie

by Ray Hui from MMA Fighting on Sep 22, 2009 2:04 PM EDT

MMA Twitter Mailbag: UFC 107, Best Fighter to Interview

by MichaelDavidSmith from MMA Fighting on Jul 27, 2009 4:50 PM EDT

Lee Murray Re-Arrested on $92 Million Bank Heist Charges in Morocco

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 25, 2009 10:27 AM EDT

Ex-UFC Star and Alleged $92 Million Thief Lee Murray Released From Prison

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jun 24, 2009 11:48 PM EDT

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