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"Chicano"

John Moraga

Flyweight Division

19-7-0 (W-L-D)

8

Wins by Submission

8

Wins by Decision

1

First Round Finishes

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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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Fight Night Phoenix: Open Workout Highlights

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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Fight Night Phoenix: John Moraga - Wrestling made him

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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UFC Minute: Under-the-radar fights in Phoenix

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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Submission of the Week: John Moraga vs. Justin Scoggins

Benson Henderson and Rustam Khabilov face off
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Fight Night Albuquerque: Media Day Highlights

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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Fight Night Albuquerque: Official Weigh-In

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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Submission of the Week: Johnson vs. 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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UFC Breakthrough - Demetrious Johnson

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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UFC on FOX 8 in Slow Motion

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

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04: John Moraga strikes Ulysses Gomez prior to knocking him out in the first round during the UFC on FOX event at Staples Center on August 4, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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John Moraga - UFC Breakthrough

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
Takedown Accuracy 23% 23%

Takedown 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 Avg
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 Method

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

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Phoenix, United States
Trains at
Arizona combat sports/mma lab phoenix, az
Age
39
Height
66.00
Weight
125.50
Octagon Debut
Dec. 30, 2012
Reach
66.00
Leg reach
37.00