John Moraga

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.

Record:	14-3-0
Summary:	I come from the hood – WS Maryvale, Phoenix, wrestling, submisions

Fighter Info

From:	Phoenix, AZ USA
Fights Out Of:	Phoenix, AZ USA
Age:	30
Height:	5' 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight:	125 lb ( 56 kg )
College:	Arizona State University

Media

Watch the post-fight press conference.

Jun 08, 2014
UFC Fight Night event at Tingley Coliseum on June 7, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jun 07, 2014
The UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at Tingley Coliseum on June 6, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jun 06, 2014
The UFC Ultimate Media day at EXPO New Mexico on June 5, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jun 05, 2014

All John Moraga Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

362

40% Successful

143

Types of Successful Strikes

143

60% Standing

25%

15%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

27% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	John Dodson	UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Khabilov: CMORE Jun 7, 2014	27	1	0	0	R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage	Ways To Watch
Loss	John Moraga	UFC Fight Night Henderson vs. Khabilov: CMORE Jun 7, 2014	8	0	0	0	R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage	Ways To Watch

Win	John Moraga	UFC Fight Night Live on UFC.TV: Rockhold vs. Philippou Jan 15, 2014	43	0	1	1	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Dustin Ortiz		35	2	0	6	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

	Demetrious Johnson	UFC: Johnson vs. Moraga Live on CMore: Johnson vs. Moraga Jul 27, 2013	67	12	3	13	R5 Submission	Ways To Watch
	John Moraga		32	1	0	0	R5 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Chris Cariaso	UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II Dec 29, 2012	39	1	0	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	John Moraga	UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II Dec 29, 2012	26	2	1	0	R3 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	John Moraga	UFC® on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Aug 4, 2012	34	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Ulysses Gomez	UFC® on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Aug 4, 2012	16	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: I have two kids, boys aged 3 and 3 months. They go with me to the gym in the morning for strength and conditioning and again in the afternoon at the MMA Lab. When their mom gets off work, we switch and I drive out to Arizona Combat Sports for another training session.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2008 at Arizona Combat Sports. I started fighting because my son was going to be born. A lot of my old college wrestling teammates had begun successful careers, and I believed I could do the same.

What ranks and titles have you held? Trilogy Championship Fighting Bantamweight champion, Rage in the Cage Bantamweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? My kids, they saved my life. Also, Richard Fimbres and Frank Saenz, my high school wrestling coaches.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is the biggest opportunity in my life and for my family. I’m excited to show how hard I have been working and to earn a permanent spot on the roster.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Arizona State University. I didn’t finish for financial reasons, but I’m only 15 credit hours away from a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

What was your job before you started fighting? Retail, wrestling coach

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time All-American University Freestyle Wrestling.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Chingon in the art of Chingasos

•    Pro since 2009

•    Six wins by submission, two by KO

•    Former Arizona State University wrestler

•    Five first round finishes