Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga — Fight recap

Demetrious Johnson defeated John Moraga via submission in the fifth round at 3:43, showcasing dominant control throughout their UFC flyweight title bout on July 27, 2013. Johnson landed 67 of 95 significant strikes at 70% accuracy while executing a perfect 12-for-12 takedown performance, accumulating 13:35 of control time against Moraga's mere 1:56.

The striking disparity was equally pronounced, with Johnson connecting on 23 of 28 body strikes and 24 of 28 leg strikes compared to Moraga's 42% significant strike efficiency. Johnson's relentless grappling pressure and positional wrestling set up the submission finish, demonstrating the stylistic mismatch between a striker unable to defend the takedown and a multi-dimensional champion.

The performance cemented Johnson's reign atop the 125-pound division and established him as the sport's most well-rounded smaller fighter.