John Moraga

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.

Record:	13-2-0
Summary:	I come from the hood – WS Maryvale, Phoenix, wrestling, submisions

Fighter Info

From:	Phoenix, AZ USA
Fights Out Of:	Phoenix, AZ USA
Age:	29
Height:	5' 6" ( 167 cm )
Weight:	125 lb ( 56 kg )
College:	Arizona State University

Media

Demetrious Johnson had defended his title twice before taking the Octagon against relative newcomer John Moraga. Moraga, who'd never had a UFC fight go past the third round, survived well into the championship rounds before Johnson locked in this armbar.

Dec 06, 2013 1:40
Demetrious Johnson, the UFC's first-ever flyweight champion, talks us through his favorite Octagon performance -- his hometown title defense against John Moraga.

Nov 27, 2013
What you didn't see on FOX: The fans and fighters inside KeyArena brace for an exceptional flyweight title fight between Demetrious Johnson and John Moraga.

Jul 28, 2013
See the highlights from the UFC on FOX 8 post-fight press conference featuring Demetrious Johnson, John Moraga, Dana White and others.

Jul 28, 2013 4:00

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

213

43% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

66% Standing

26%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

43% 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
UPCOMING	John Moraga	UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou Jan 15, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Dustin Ortiz	UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou Jan 15, 2014	--	--	--	--	--	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