John “Chicano” Moraga is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 19-7-0 pro MMA record. Moraga most recently fought Benjamin Gomez at OG Boxing Round 2 on Friday December 10, 2021. John Moraga lost to Benjamin Gomez by Decision at 3:00 of Round 4 in the division.
John Moraga has 19 wins with a 58% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 8 by submission, 8 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19-6-0 | Deiveson Figueiredo |
KO/TKO
R2 3:08
|
UFC Fight Night 135 | 2018-08-25 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-6-0 | Wilson Reis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 29 | 2018-04-14 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-6-0 | Magomed Bibulatov |
KO/TKO
R1 1:38
|
UFC 216 | 2017-10-07 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-6-0 | Ashkan Mokhtarian |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 110 | 2017-06-10 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-5-0 | Sergio Pettis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 103 | 2017-01-15 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-4-0 | Matheus Nicolau |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale | 2016-07-08 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-3-0 | Joseph Benavidez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 187 | 2015-05-23 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Willie Gates |
SUB
R3 4:06
|
UFC on FOX 13 | 2014-12-13 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-3-0 | Justin Scoggins |
SUB
R2 0:47
|
UFC Fight Night 50 | 2014-09-05 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-2-0 | John Dodson |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 42 | 2014-06-07 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Dustin Ortiz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 35 | 2014-01-15 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-1-0 | Demetrious Johnson |
SUB
R5 3:43
|
UFC on FOX 8 | 2013-07-27 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Chris Cariaso |
SUB
R3 1:11
|
UFC 155 | 2012-12-29 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Ulysses Gomez |
KO/TKO
R1 3:46
|
UFC on FOX 4 | 2012-08-04 | Flyweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Jose Carbajal |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-07-07 | RUF | |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Maurice Senters |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-06-22 | RITC | |
| Win | 8-1-0 | Matthew Garcia |
SUB
R1 3:10
|
Regional circuit | 2012-02-25 | COC | |
| Win | 7-1-0 | Freddie Lux |
SUB
R1 0:49
|
Regional circuit | 2011-11-05 | ||
| Win | 6-1-0 | Nathan Baker |
SUB
R3 2:27
|
Regional circuit | 2011-07-09 | ||
| Loss | 6-0-0 | John Dodson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-12-11 | ||
| Win | 5-0-0 | Aldo Escudero |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-07-31 | RITC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Travis Halverson |
SUB
R1 1:17
|
Regional circuit | 2010-06-26 | RITC | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Pat Donovan |
SUB
R2 1:12
|
Regional circuit | 2010-03-20 | RITC | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Evan Morton |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-02-13 | RITC | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Al DeCastro |
KO/TKO
R1 1:15
|
Regional circuit | 2009-12-04 | RITC | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Sam Shapiro |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-07 | RITC |
Moraga made his professional debut against Sam Shapiro on November 7, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Sam Shapiro who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
John Moraga beat Sam Shapiro by Decision at 3:00 of Round 3.
Moraga made his debut in the UFC against Ulysses Gomez on August 4, 2012, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on FOX 4: Shogun vs. Vera having compiled a 11-1-0 professional MMA record.
John Moraga beat Ulysses Gomez by KO/TKO at 3:46 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Moraga has gone on to fight a total of 14 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 8-6-0.
Moraga lost his 1st flyweight title challenge, losing to Demetrious Johnson on July 27, 2013 at UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs. Moraga.
John Moraga lost to Demetrious Johnson by Submission at 3:43 of Round 5.
Moraga defeated the previously unbeaten Magomed Bibulatov on October 7, 2017, at UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee. Magomed Bibulatov came into the fight with a 14-0-0 record. Moraga was a +375 betting underdog going into the fight. John Moraga beat Magomed Bibulatov by KO/TKO at 1:38 of Round 1. John Moraga took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Moraga's last win came against Wilson Reis at UFC on FOX 29 on Saturday April 14, 2018. John Moraga beat Wilson Reis by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Moraga is not currently booked for any fights.
Moraga's last loss came against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night 135 on Saturday August 25, 2018. John Moraga lost to Deiveson Figueiredo by KO/TKO at 3:08 of Round 2.
Moraga has fought 14 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 8-6-0.
Moraga has knocked out 3 opponents.
Moraga has submitted 8 opponents.
Moraga has been knocked out 2 times.
Moraga has been submitted 1 times.
