Best fights of John Moraga
Over 9 years as a professional, John Moraga has compiled a 19-7 (11) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. John Moraga loses to Demetrious Johnson via KO
On July 27, 2013 John Moraga fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. Moraga was 29 years old with a record of 13-1, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 10-2-1. Moraga was on a 7-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Johnson submitted Moraga via armbar in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. John Moraga loses to Joseph Benavidez via unanimous decision
On May 23, 2015 John Moraga faced Joseph Benavidez in a flyweight bout. Moraga was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Benavidez was 30 with a record of 21-4. Both Moraga and Benavidez were on a 2-fight winning streak. Moraga lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Benavidez.
3. John Moraga KOs Magomed Bibulatov
On October 7, 2017 John Moraga faced Magomed Bibulatov in a flyweight bout. Moraga was 33 years old with a record of 17-6, and Bibulatov was 29 with a record of 14-0. Moraga was coming off a win and Bibulatov was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Moraga stopped Magomed Bibulatov via KO in the 1st round.
4. John Moraga submits Chris Cariaso
On December 29, 2012 John Moraga faced Chris Cariaso in a flyweight bout. Moraga was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Cariaso was 31 with a record of 14-3. Moraga was on a 6-fight winning streak and Cariaso was on a 3-fight winning streak. Moraga submitted Chris Cariaso via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
5. John Moraga KOs Ulysses Gomez
On August 4, 2012 John Moraga faced Ulysses Gomez in a flyweight bout. Moraga was 28 years old with a record of 11-1, and Gomez was 29 with a record of 9-2. Moraga was on a 5-fight winning streak and Gomez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moraga stopped Ulysses Gomez via KO in the 1st round.