Brandon Moreno

Brandon Moreno

Personal Information

Date of Birth December 7, 1993
Age 30
Nationality Mexican
Weight 125 lbs
Nickname The Assassin Baby
Championship Held Former UFC Flyweight Champion
Weight Class Flyweight (125 lbs)
Stance Orthodox
Reach 70
Career Stats 21-7-2
Status Active

Brandon Moreno News

Ex-UFC champ Brandon Moreno announces time-off from fighting, but dosen’t declare retirement Ex-UFC champ Brandon Moreno announces time-off from fighting, but dosen’t declare retirement
Ex-UFC champ Brandon Moreno announces time-off from fighting, but dosen’t declare retirement
Marlon Vera and 4 other TUF washouts who challenged for a UFC title Marlon Vera and 4 other TUF washouts who challenged for a UFC title
Marlon Vera and 4 other TUF washouts who challenged for a UFC title
"He’s one of the best” - Steve Erceg elaborates on his callout of former champion Brandon Moreno following walk-off KO victory "He’s one of the best” - Steve Erceg elaborates on his callout of former champion Brandon Moreno following walk-off KO victory
"He’s one of the best” - Steve Erceg elaborates on his callout of former champion Brandon Moreno following walk-off KO victory
Brandon Moreno and 4 other ex-UFC champions who regressed technically after becoming champions Brandon Moreno and 4 other ex-UFC champions who regressed technically after becoming champions
Brandon Moreno and 4 other ex-UFC champions who regressed technically after becoming champions
Brandon Royval reveals he likely underwent major injury "in the first minute" against Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico City Brandon Royval reveals he likely underwent major injury "in the first minute" against Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico City
Brandon Royval reveals he likely underwent major injury "in the first minute" against Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico City

Brandon Moreno: A Brief Biography

Brandon Moreno
Former UFC Flyweight champ Brandon Moreno


Brandon Moreno is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division (125 lbs) of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Moreno was born on December 7, 1993, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. He is also a former two-time UFC flyweight champion and is renowned for his fights against Deiveson Figueiredo, widely regarded as one of the best rivalries in the history of the flyweight division.


Currently, Moreno occupies the #1 spot in the UFC flyweight rankings and is gearing up for his next fight against Brandon Royval at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2.


Brandon Moreno Personal Information

Birth PlaceTijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Father’s NameAlfredo Moreno
Mother’s NameCecilia Carrillo
Star SignSagittarius
Net Worth (2024)$1 million
Last Fight Earnings$682,000
Age30
EducationN/A
MMA Debut2011
MMA Record21-7-2
AchievementsFormer two-time UFC flyweight champion
PartnerShirley Moreno
Children3
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter


Brandon Moreno Early Life

Brandon Carrillo Moreno was born on December 7, 1993, in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. When he was 12, Moreno joined a local Entram Gym to lose weight, where he took mixed martial arts classes. Even though he intended to join law college, Moreno solely focused on MMA.


‘The Assassin Baby’ made his professional fight debut in 2011 in Mexico and later became the World Fighting Promotion’s flyweight champion in 2014. Brandon Moreno made his Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions debut in July 2016.


Brandon Moreno Personal Life

Brandon Moreno, the UFC flyweight champion, is not only a formidable fighter but also a passionate collector and podcaster. His love for LEGO sets and Funko Pops is well-known, with a vast collection that includes iconic creations from Marvel, DC, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Wars.


Moreno even indulges in LEGO sets as a unique post-fight ritual. Furthermore, he hosts the Spanish-language MMA podcast "Entre Asaltos," where he discusses the sport of MMA with fans and fellow fighters. Outside of his career, Moreno prioritizes his family, sharing a fulfilling life with his wife and 3 daughters. LEGO recognized his affinity for their brand by gifting him a life-size UFC Championship belt made of LEGO bricks.


Brandon Moreno Wife

Brandon Moreno's wife is Shirley Moreno, and the couple has enjoyed marital bliss for more than ten years, exchanging vows in a private and intimate ceremony. The two crossed paths for the first time in 2011, during Moreno's high school years, a period marked by financial difficulties and instability in Moreno's life.


Brandon Moreno Kids

Brandon and Shirley Moreno are proud parents to three daughters: Maddie, Megan, and Morgan. Maddie, their firstborn, arrived in 2014, followed by Megan in 2018, and Morgan in 2021. Information regarding his kids is very limited online, as Moreno prefers to separate his personal and private life from his MMA stardom.


Brandon Moreno Social Media

Brandon Moreno has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Moreno's Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 2.2 million on Instagram and over 69,000 on X.


Brandon Moreno Net Worth

As of 2024, Brandon Moreno's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million, primarily stemming from his earnings from fighting and bonuses, as well as income generated from various brand endorsements.


In his fight against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290, Moreno received a base salary of $300,000. Even though he ended up in the losing side, Moreno also got an additional $42,000 worth of sponsorships.


Brandon Moreno Endorsements

Brandon Moreno's endorsement deals are with Venum, Monster Energy, Game Up Nutrition, Pur3 L1fe, MyBookie, and Sheath.


Brandon Moreno Investments

There isn't much information on Brandon Moreno’s investments, as he likes to keep it confidential.


Brandon Moreno MMA Record

Brandon Moreno holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws (21-3-2). His victories include 5 knockouts, 11 submissions, and 5 decisions. Moreno's only losses in the UFC are against Deiveson Figueiredo, Sergio Pettis and Alexandre Pantoja.


ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Loss21–7–2Alexandre PantojaDecision (split)UFC 290July 8, 202355:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win21–6–2Deiveson FigueiredoTKO (doctor stoppage)UFC 283January 22, 202335:00Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win20–6–2Kai Kara-FranceTKO (body kick and punches)UFC 277July 30, 202234:34Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss19–6–2Deiveson FigueiredoDecision (unanimous)UFC 270January 22, 202255:00Anaheim, California, United States
Win19–5–2Deiveson FigueiredoSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 263June 12, 202132:26Glendale, Arizona, United States
Draw18–5–2Deiveson FigueiredoDraw (majority)UFC 256December 12, 202055:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win18–5–1Brandon RoyvalTKO (punches)UFC 255November 21, 202014:59Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–5–1Jussier FormigaDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. OliveiraMarch 14, 202035:00Brasília, Brazil
Win16–5–1Kai Kara-FranceDecision (unanimous)UFC 245December 14, 201935:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw15–5–1Askar AskarovDraw (split)UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. StephensSeptember 21, 201935:00Mexico City, Mexico
Win15–5Maikel PérezTKO (punches)LFA 69June 7, 201941:54Cabazon, California, United States
Loss14–5Alexandre PantojaDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. UsmanMay 19, 201835:00Santiago, Chile
Loss14–4Sergio PettisDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. MorenoAugust 5, 201755:00Mexico City, Mexico
Win14–3Dustin OrtizTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke)UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. LobovApril 22, 201724:06Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win13–3Ryan BenoitDecision (split)The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions FinaleDecember 3, 201635:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3Louis SmolkaSubmission (guillotine choke)UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. DodsonOctober 1, 201612:23Portland, Oregon, United States
Win11–3Isaac CamarilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)World Fighting Federation 27April 16, 201611:53Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win10–3Tyler BialeckSubmission (rear-naked choke)World Fighting Federation 22July 25, 201513:09Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win9–3Matt BetzoldDecision (unanimous)World Fighting Federation 18February 7, 201535:00Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win8–3C.J. SolivenSubmission (rear-naked choke)World Fighting Federation 16September 20, 201410:58Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win7–3Alex ContrerasSubmission (triangle choke)World Fighting Federation 14June 28, 201431:04Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win6–3Paul AmaroSubmission (rear-naked choke)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 9July 26, 201323:01Mission Viejo, California, United States
Win5–3Jason CarbajalTKO (punches)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 8March 23, 201331:52Pomona, California, United States
Win4–3Jesse CruzDecision (split)Xplode Fight Series: AnarchySeptember 22, 201233:00Valley Center, California, United States
Loss3–3Brenson HansenDecision (unanimous)CITC 11: Xtreme Couture vs. Southern CaliforniaJuly 28, 201235:00Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win3–2Jonathan CarterSubmission (armbar)Xplode Fight Series: HuntedMay 19, 201211:15Valley Center, California, United States
Loss2–2Ron ScolesdangDecision (unanimous)MEZ Sports: Pandemonium 6March 3, 201235:00Riverside, California, United States
Win2–1Luis GarciaSubmission (armbar)UWC Mexico: New Blood 1January 29, 201212:21Tijuana, Mexico
Loss1–1Marco BeristainDecision (unanimous)UWC Mexico 10: To The EdgeJune 25, 201135:00Tijuana, Mexico
Win1–0Atiq JihadSubmission (armbar)UWC Mexico 9.5: IguanaApril 30, 201112:30Tijuana, Mexico


Brandon Moreno Most Popular Fights

Figueiredo vs. Moreno 2

Figueiredo vs. Moreno 2 at UFC 263 on June 12, 2021, was Moreno’s second shot at the title. He successfully submitted Figueiredo in the third round and became the UFC flyweight champion.


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Moreno vs. Royval 1

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Last updated on February 22, 2024.


FAQs on Brandon Moreno

A. Brandon Moreno has a record of 21 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws (21-7-2).

A. Brandon Moreno’s next fight is against Brandon Royval on February 24, 2024.

A. Brandon Moreno has only lost to Alexandre Pantoja, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Sergio Pettis in the UFC.

A. Brandon Moreno is a former two-time UFC flyweight Champion (125 lbs).

A. Brandon Moreno has only 11 submission victories in MMA.