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John Moraga
Flyweight Division • 19-7-0 (W-L-D)
Joseph Morales
Joseph Benavidez
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: BJ Penn (L) performs a workout session for media and fans during the UFC Fight Night open workouts at the Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 13, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Ge
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2 years ago

Fight Night Phoenix: Open Workout Highlights

Watch the highlights from the Fight Night Phoenix Open Workouts. Hear from BJ Penn, Yair Rodriguez, Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger, John Moraga and Frankie Saenz and watch their best moves ahead of the big fights on Sunday on FS1.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: John Moraga weighs in during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

Fight Night Phoenix: John Moraga - Wrestling made him

An underdog his whole life, flyweight contender John Moraga was saved by wrestling from the mean streets of Phoenix, Arizona. He makes his return to his hometown against No. 15-ranked Sergio Pettis at Fight Night Phoenix.
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23: (L-R) Sergio Pettis punches Chris Kelades in their flyweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-radar fights in Phoenix

The action returns to the Octagon for a special Sunday Fight Night, headlined by BJ Penn vs. Yair Rodriguez. This card is stacked with great fights. Here’s the under-the-radar fights to watch this weekend.
MASHANTUCKET, CT - SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Opponents John Moraga and Justin Scoggins face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 4, 2014 in Mashantucket, Connecticut. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Gett
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3 years ago

Submission of the Week: John Moraga vs. Justin Scoggins

Coming off his title shot loss, flyweight John Moraga bounces back with a second round submission victory by sinking in a guillotine choke on Justin Scoggins. Moraga battles Joseph Benavidez during the main card at UFC 187 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off
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4 years ago

Fight Night Albuquerque: Media Day Highlights

Stars from Fight Night Albuquerque meet with the media before taking the Octagon on Saturday night. Hear from headliners Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov, the always exciting Diego Sanchez and electric flyweight John Dodson!
SEATTLE, WA - JULY 27: Demetrious Johnson celebrates his victory over John Moraga in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at Key Arena on July 27, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty I
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4 years ago

Free Fight Friday: Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga

CLARKSVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 5: Rustam Khabilov weighs in during the UFC Fight For the Troops weigh-in at the Fort Campbell Sabre Air Field hanger on November 5, 2013 in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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4 years ago

Fight Night Albuquerque: Official Weigh-In

Watch the official weigh-in for UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov.
SEATTLE, WA - JULY 27: Demetrious Johnson (right) attempts to submit John Moraga in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at Key Arena on July 27, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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5 years ago

Submission of the Week: Johnson vs. Moraga

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.
SEATTLE, WA - JULY 27: Demetrious Johnson (right) attempts to submit John Moraga in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at Key Arena on July 27, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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5 years ago

UFC Breakthrough - Demetrious Johnson

Demetrious Johnson, the UFC's first-ever flyweight champion, talks us through his favorite Octagon performance -- his hometown title defense against John Moraga.
SEATTLE, WA - JULY 27: Demetrious Johnson (right) attempts to submit John Moraga in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC on FOX event at Key Arena on July 27, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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5 years ago

UFC on FOX 8 in Slow Motion

See highlights of UFC on FOX 8 in slow motion through the Phantom Cam.
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20: Joseph Benavidez reacts to his victory over Darren Uyenoyama in their flyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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UFC on FOX 8: Benavidez Breaks Down the Flyweight Title Fight

The keys to being a champion. Flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez breaks down the the flyweight title fight between current champion Demetrious Johnson and top contender John Moraga.
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 29: John Moraga (right) is declared the winner over Chris Cariaso (left) after their flyweight fight at UFC 155 on December 29, 2012 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via
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Submission of the Week: Moraga vs. Cariaso

Flyweight contender John Moraga took a step up in competition and proved he could hang with the big dogs by finishing super-tough Chris Cariaso in only his second Octagon outing.

Stats & Records

  • 8
    Wins by Submission
  • 8
    Wins by Decision
  • 1
    First Round Finishes
Striking accuracy 44% 44%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
433
Sig. Strikes Attempted
995
Grappling accuracy 23% 23%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
7
Takedowns Attempted
30
2.57
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.55
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.62
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.07
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
56
%
Sig. Str. Defense
45
%
Takedown Defense
0.18
Knockdown Ratio
12:01
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
254 (59%)
Clinch
82 (19%)
Ground
97 (22%)

Sig. Str. by target

56% 242 Head 25% 109 Body 19% 82 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
3 (16%)
DEC
8 (42%)
SUB
8 (42%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Phoenix
Height
66.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 30, 2012
Reach
66.00
Leg reach
37.00
Joseph Benavidez
Flyweight Division • 27-5-0 (W-L-D)