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John Moraga

"Chicano"
19-7-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Boxing 2-3

Last fight: Loss vs Deiveson Figueiredo · TKO · Aug 25, 2018

19-7-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Deiveson FigueiredoTKO · R2 3:08
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick·August 25, 2018

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CAREER SUMMARY

John Moraga holds a professional MMA record of 19-7-0. Moraga has won 19 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Moraga lands 2.57 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.62 takedowns per 15 minutes. Moraga also has 5 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: August 25, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
125 lbs57 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Mar 20, 1984
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Deiveson Figueiredo
    UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Flyweight· 19-7 vs 15-0
    TKO
    R2 · 3:08
  2. WIN
    vs Wilson Reis
    UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Flyweight· 19-6 vs 22-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Magomed Bibulatov
    UFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Flyweight· 18-6 vs 14-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:38
    POTN
  4. WIN
    vs Ashkan Mokhtarian
    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Flyweight· 17-6 vs 13-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Sergio Pettis
    UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Flyweight· 16-6 vs 15-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Matheus Nicolau
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Flyweight· 16-5 vs 12-1-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Joseph Benavidez
    UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Flyweight· 16-4 vs 22-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Willie Gates
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Flyweight· 16-3 vs 11-5
    SUB
    R3 · 4:06
  9. WIN
    vs Justin Scoggins
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Flyweight· 15-3 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R2 · 0:47
  10. LOSS
    vs John Dodson
    UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Flyweight· 14-3 vs 16-6
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Dustin Ortiz
    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Flyweight· 14-2 vs 12-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Demetrious JohnsonTitle bout
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Flyweight· 13-2 vs 11-2-1
    SUB
    R5 · 3:43
  13. WIN
    vs Chris Cariaso
    UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· Dec 30, 2012· Flyweight· 13-1 vs 14-4
    SUB
    R3 · 1:11
    SOTN
  14. WIN
    vs Ulysses Gomez
    UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera· Aug 4, 2012· Flyweight· 12-1 vs 9-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:46
  15. WIN
    vs Jose Carbajal
    RUF MMA· Jul 7, 2012· 11-1 vs 4-5
    DEC
  16. WIN
    vs Maurice Senters
    Rage in the Cage· Jun 22, 2012· 10-1 vs 0-3
    DEC
  17. WIN
    vs Matthew Garcia
    Coalition of Combat· Feb 25, 2012· 9-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Freddie Lux
    Arizona Regional· Nov 5, 2011· 8-1 vs 4-1
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Nathan Baker
    Texas Regional· Jul 9, 2011· 7-1 vs 2-4
    SUB
  20. LOSS
    vs John Dodson
    Dominican Republic Regional· Dec 11, 2010· 6-1 vs 11-5
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Aldo Escudero
    Rage in the Cage· Jul 31, 2010· 6-0 vs 1-1
    DEC
  22. WIN
    vs Travis Halverson
    Rage in the Cage· Jun 26, 2010· 5-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Pat Donovan
    Rage in the Cage· Mar 20, 2010· 4-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  24. WIN
    vs Evan Morton
    Rage in the Cage· Feb 13, 2010· 3-0 vs 1-1
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Al DeCastro
    Rage in the Cage· Dec 4, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
  26. WIN
    vs Sam Shapiro
    Rage in the Cage· Nov 7, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-1
    DEC

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • MMA LAB

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (208 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power54
Kick power92
Punch speed78
Kick speed95
Accuracy63
Takedowns68
Ground striking95
Submissions96
Chin68
Body strength67
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 19-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.57per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.55per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.62per 15 min
23% success
Takedowns stuffed45%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 8-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.57per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.55per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.62per 15 min
23% success
Takedowns stuffed45%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where John Moraga sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

John Moraga has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Magomed Bibulatov · UFC 216: Ferguson vs LeeOct 7, 2017
  2. ★ SOTNvs Chris Cariaso · UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez IIDec 30, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate John Moraga earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

John Moraga's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#4 Flyweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
225

Flyweight

#1#5#10#15201420152016201720182019Feb 4, 2013 · #4May 12, 2014 · #5Dec 15, 2014 · #4Feb 16, 2015 · #5Feb 24, 2015 · #4Mar 16, 2015 · #5Mar 23, 2015 · #4May 11, 2015 · #5Jun 15, 2015 · #6Oct 26, 2015 · #7Apr 18, 2016 · #6Jul 11, 2016 · #9Jul 15, 2016 · #10Oct 5, 2016 · #9Dec 14, 2016 · #8Jan 18, 2017 · #13Feb 1, 2017 · #12Feb 21, 2017 · #11Jun 14, 2017 · #10Jun 21, 2017 · #9Jul 10, 2017 · #10Sep 25, 2017 · #11Oct 9, 2017 · #10Oct 23, 2017 · #9Jan 24, 2018 · #10Apr 18, 2018 · #6Aug 29, 2018 · #7Oct 31, 2018 · #6Dec 17, 2018 · #5Jan 21, 2019 · #5#5

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1750▼13
Peak
1771Dec 30, 2012
Rated fights
26
15001600170020102012201420162018Nov 7, 2009 · 1528Dec 4, 2009 · 1561Feb 13, 2010 · 1584Mar 20, 2010 · 1615Jun 26, 2010 · 1642Jul 31, 2010 · 1659Dec 11, 2010 · 1641Jul 9, 2011 · 1653Nov 5, 2011 · 1674Feb 25, 2012 · 1687Jun 22, 2012 · 1694Jul 7, 2012 · 1700Aug 4, 2012 · 1734Dec 30, 2012 · 1771Jul 27, 2013 · 1732Jan 15, 2014 · 1744Jun 7, 2014 · 1709Sep 5, 2014 · 1745Dec 13, 2014 · 1756May 23, 2015 · 1749Jul 8, 2016 · 1733Jan 16, 2017 · 1723Jun 11, 2017 · 1732Oct 7, 2017 · 1752Apr 15, 2018 · 1763Aug 25, 2018 · 17501750

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Moraga fight next?

John Moraga has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Moraga's record?

John Moraga's professional MMA record is 19-7-0.

Who is John Moraga fighting next?

John Moraga's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Moraga fight last?

John Moraga most recently fought Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick on Saturday, August 25, 2018, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does John Moraga fight in?

John Moraga fights at Flyweight.

How many knockouts does John Moraga have?

John Moraga has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Moraga won?

John Moraga has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is John Moraga?

John Moraga is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does John Moraga weigh?

John Moraga weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is John Moraga's reach?

John Moraga has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is John Moraga?

John Moraga is 42 years old (born Mar 20, 1984).

Where is John Moraga from?

John Moraga is from the United States.

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