Tag: jussier formiga

  • John Moraga Talks About Staying Ready And Fighting In His Hometown-Exclusive

    John Moraga Talks About Staying Ready And Fighting In His Hometown-Exclusive

    UFC flyweight John Moraga, who fights Saturday at UFC on FOX 13 in Phoenix, Arizona, was a guest on the most recent episode of BJPENN.COM Radio. Moraga spoke about staying in the gym, fighting in his hometown and plenty of other great topics. Check out a few of the highlights below and make sure you […]

  • Moraga Meets Formiga At UFC on Fox 13

    Moraga Meets Formiga At UFC on Fox 13

    The UFC announced today that John Moraga would be fighting Jussier Formiga at UFC on Fox 13 on December 13th in Phoenix Arizona. Moraga recently got back in the won column earlier this month at UFC Fight Night 50 when he defeated up-and-comer Justin Scoggins via guillotine. Jussier Formiga on the other hand is on […]

  • Scott Jorgensen’s Appeal Is Denied By Brazilian Commission

    Scott Jorgensen’s Appeal Is Denied By Brazilian Commission

      At UFC Fight Night 38 in Natal, Brazil, Scott Jorgensen lost to Jussier Formiga via rear naked choke. Immediately following the fight Jorgensen was clearly upset. It was evident during the fight replay that Jorgensen was stunned by an accidental head-butt from Formiga, one that Jorgensen believed ultimately led to his submission lost. Jorgensen […]

  • Joseph Benavidez doesn’t have to be mad to fight

    Joseph Benavidez doesn’t have to be mad to fight

    The No. 2 ranked flyweight in the world, Joseph Benavidez (18-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC), will return to the cage this Wednesday to take on Jussier Formiga (15-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) on the main card of UFC Fight Night 28 in Brazil. After suffering a split decision loss to Demetrious Johnson last September in his bid for the UFC […]

  • Jussier Formiga vs. Chris Cariaso set for UFC on FX 8 in Brazil | UFC News

    Jussier Formiga vs. Chris Cariaso set for UFC on FX 8 in Brazil | UFC News

    A flyweight bout between Jussier Formiga (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and Chris Cariaso (14-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) is the latest addition to June’s UFC on FX 8 event in Brazil. Formiga (previously known as Jussier da Silva), fights for the first time since his UFC debut in October of last year. There, he suffered a […]