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John Moraga Makes Case For Rematch With Sergio Pettis, Following UFC on FOX 29 Win
By FCF Staff
After recording a third straight victory at UFC on FOX 29, John Moraga is campaigning for a bout with former foe, Sergio Pettis.
Moraga took on fellow flyweight contender Wilson Reis on Saturday night, and worked his… Read More
John Moraga – Wilson Reis Fight Added to UFC’s April Line-Up
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s upcoming, April 14th card in Glendale, Arizona, has picked up a fight between flyweight contenders Wilson Reis and John Moraga.
Recently the promotion announced that the veterans will battle at UFC on FOX 29, which… Read More
UFC FN 110: John Moraga Reports he Was Able to “Stay Focused”, Despite Crucial Need For Win
By FCF Staff
Although John Moraga had his back up against the wall leading up to UFC Fight Night 110, the veteran says pressure wasn’t an issue, leading up to the bout.
Moraga took on Ashkan Mokhtarian on Saturday night, and… Read More
John Moraga to Reportedly Face Matheus Nicolau at TUF 23 Finale
By FCF Staff
The July 8th, TUF 23 Finale has picked up another bout, as flyweight contender John Moraga will reportedly take on Matheus Nicolau.
The TUF 23 Finale will be hosted by the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and… Read More
MMA Lab’s John Crouch Talks John Moraga, Says Flyweight Contender is “Growing Leap and Bounds”
By Kelsey Mowatt
John Moraga may have had to overcome a few scary moments at UFC on FOX 13, but the flyweight stormed back to record a victory, and ensure he remains a top ranked, contender.
Moraga scored… Read More
UFC’s John Moraga to Battle Fellow Contender Jussier “Formiga” Next
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 13 has received an important flyweight bout, as John Moraga will battle fellow flyweight contender Jussier “Formiga” at the upcoming event.
The card will be hosted by the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona… Read More
Brad Pickett Calls for Scrap With John Moraga
By FCF Staff
Following John Moraga’s submission win over Justin Scoggins last weekend, it hasn’t taken long for him to get called out, as Brad Pickett has relayed he wants to face the flyweight.
Just day’s removed from Moraga’s second… Read More
UFC FN 50: John Moraga-Justin Scoggins Bout Latest Addition
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC Fight Night 50 has received another notable scrap, as rising flyweight Justin Scoggins and contender John Moraga have verbally agreed to fight.
UFC FN 50 will be hosted by the Foxwoods Resort Casino in… Read More
UFC FN 42: MMA Lab’s John Crouch Believes John Moraga “Feels Good Wherever” in Rematch With John Dodson
By Kelsey Mowatt
Nearly one year after John Moraga came up short against flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 8, the accomplished wrestler continues to work his way back to another title shot.
Following a… Read More
UFC FN 39: Dustin Ortiz Still Angry About Loss to John Moraga, But Hopes to be “Sitting on Top” by Year’s End
By Kelsey Mowatt
Dustin Ortiz may have come short in his bout with top ranked flyweight John Moraga in January, but the rising fighter is aware he still gained some ground in the tightly contested bout. Although Ortiz… Read More
UFC FN 43: John Dodson-John Moraga, Sergio Pettis-Yaotzin Meza Booked
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced two more bouts for the promotion’s June 7th card in Albuquerque, as Sergio Pettis will battle Yaotzin Meza and John Dodson will fight John Moraga.
The fights will be part of… Read More
UFC FN 35: John Crouch Says John Moraga “Ready to go” After Title Shot Loss
By Kelsey Mowatt
There are several interesting storylines tied to Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 35 card, and one of them is that it will mark the first time John Moraga has fought since last July, when he… Read More
UFC Champ Demetrious Johnson Responds to John Moraga’s Criticisms: “It is What it is”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Demetrious Johnson has gone undefeated since he moved to flyweight, won the UFC championship and defended it this past January, the 26 year-old fighter has still come under fire from critics. Like fellow champions… Read More
Chris Cariaso Says Loss to John Moraga “Lit The Fire” in Flyweight Heading Into UFC on FX 8
By Kelsey Mowatt
Heading into his UFC 155 bout with John Moraga in December, Chris Cariaso was hoping to record his fourth consecutive victory and secure a title fight with flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson as well. At the end of… Read More
John Moraga to Challenge Demetrious Johnson at UFC on FOX 8
By FCF Staff
As many speculated would be the case, UFC Flyweight Champion will return to action at UFC on FOX 8 on July 27th, and will fight rising contender John Moraga. The bout will headline the card, which… Read More
Demetrious Johnson to Defend UFC Featherweight Title Versus John Moraga April 13th
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By FCF Staff
After news surfaced earlier today about two new additions to the upcoming, April 13th, TUF 17 Finale, the UFC has announced that flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will fight John Moraga at the… Read More
Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller, Todd Duffee and John Moraga Take UFC 155 Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Joe Lauzon collected yet another performance bonus at UFC 155 tonight in Las Vegas, as the TUF veteran and perennial lightweight contender Jim Miller received “Fight of the Night” honors for their thrilling and bloody bout.
Both… Read More
After Being “Overlooked” in UFC Debut, John Moraga “Excited” to Fight Flyweight Contender Chris Cariaso
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although John Moraga made his way to the UFC earlier this year with a 11-1 record and a five fight winning streak, much of the spotlight remained focus on his first Octagon opponent Ulysses Gomez, prior to… Read More
Chris Cariaso on UFC 155 Opponent John Moraga: “He’s Going to Find Himself Wanting to Try And Wrestle With Me”
By Kelsey Mowatt
While creating a new weight division may seem as easy as just declaring it exists, in reality, establishing a new champion and a title shot picture to drive up fan interest can take some… Read More
Latest FCF Radio Features UFC Flyweights and Upcoming Opponents John Moraga and Chris Cariaso
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with rising UFC flyweights John Moraga and Chris Cariaso, who are scheduled to fight one another December 29th at UFC 155.
To close out the show, host Kelsey Mowatt is… Read More