UFC on FOX 8 : Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga Live Stream

The UFC will visit Seattle’s Key Arena this weekend for UFC on Fox 8. On Saturday, UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson will put his title on the line against fourth-ranked contender John Moraga in the main event " UFC on FOX 8: Johnson vs Maraga Live Stream ". The co-main event will feature a bout between highly ranked welterweight contenders Rory MacDonald and Jake Ellenberger.


Moraga will look to end Johnson’s reign as the UFC’s inaugural flyweight champion.
That reign began at UFC 152 when Johnson earned a split decision over the favored Joseph Benavidez. Since that win, Johnson has defended the title once, defeating John Dodson.
The fighters in the co-main event are ranked third (MacDonald) and fourth (Ellenbergerin the welterweight category. A win in this bout could very well set the victor up as the next fighter to compete for the UFC welterweight title, a title that champion Georges St-Pierre will put on the line against Johny Hendricks at UFC 167 in November.
UFC on FOX 8 : Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga Live Stream
UFC on FOX 8 : Demetrious Johnson vs John Moraga Live Stream
Inaugural UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson will make his second title defense against surging contender John Moraga on Saturday, July 27 when the UFC heads back to KeyArena in Seattle, Wash.
At only 26 years old, Johnson earned the division’s title last September with a win over Joseph Benavidez. Following a unanimous decision victory over John Dodson in January, he’s now set to take on Moraga, a two-time NCAA wrestling All-American at Arizona State University. The 29-year-old is currently riding a seven-fight win streak. 
“Demetrious Johnson will defend the flyweight title in front of his hometown fans in Seattle, as he battles 12-1 contender John Moraga on July 27 at KeyArena,” UFC President Dana White said. DJ has incredible speed and powerful takedowns, while Moraga is slick on the ground and was a standout wrestler at Arizona State. In addition to the main event, we’ve got Rory MacDonald vs. Jake Ellenberger, Robbie Lawler vs. Tarec Saffiedine and Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche. This is a great card!”

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