Brandon Moreno

Brandon Moreno

Personal Information

Date of Birth December 7, 1993
Age 31
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 22-8-2
Status Active

Brandon Moreno News

Brandon Moreno’s coach opens up on forcing ‘The Assassin Baby’ to take time away from fighting following successful return to the sport Brandon Moreno’s coach opens up on forcing ‘The Assassin Baby’ to take time away from fighting following successful return to the sport
Brandon Moreno’s coach opens up on forcing ‘The Assassin Baby’ to take time away from fighting following successful return to the sport
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Nina-Marie Daniele reacts after fan asks who would win a karaoke battle between Alexander Volkanovski and Brandon Moreno Nina-Marie Daniele reacts after fan asks who would win a karaoke battle between Alexander Volkanovski and Brandon Moreno
Nina-Marie Daniele reacts after fan asks who would win a karaoke battle between Alexander Volkanovski and Brandon Moreno
Henry Cejudo, Jeff Molina, and others react to Brandon Moreno picking up a close decision against Steve Erceg: "Don't boo that man" Henry Cejudo, Jeff Molina, and others react to Brandon Moreno picking up a close decision against Steve Erceg: "Don't boo that man"
Henry Cejudo, Jeff Molina, and others react to Brandon Moreno picking up a close decision against Steve Erceg: "Don't boo that man"
UFC Mexico City bonuses and aftermath: Four Fighters bag $50K, Brandon Moreno inches closer to Demetrious Johnson's record, and more UFC Mexico City bonuses and aftermath: Four Fighters bag $50K, Brandon Moreno inches closer to Demetrious Johnson's record, and more
UFC Mexico City bonuses and aftermath: Four Fighters bag $50K, Brandon Moreno inches closer to Demetrious Johnson's record, and more 
UFC Mexico City: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg: Full results UFC Mexico City: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg: Full results
UFC Mexico City: Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg: Full results

Brandon Moreno: A Brief Biography

UFC Fight Night: Moreno v Albazi Ceremonial Weigh-in
Brandon Moreno

Brandon Moreno is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a flyweight competitor and is a former champion in the division in which he held the title twice. He also competed in the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he won the flyweight championship of the organization.

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Moreno is ranked No. 2 as of March 28, 2025. He is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Amir Albazi from his most recent fight. The former UFC flyweight champion is scheduled to return to the octagon on April 5, 2025, to take on Steve Erceg at UFC on ESPN 64.

Brandon Moreno's Personal Information

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Birth PlaceTijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Father’s NameAlfredo Moreno
Mother’s NameCecilia Carrillo
Star SignSagittarius
Net Worth (2025)$1 million (estimated net worth)
Age31
EducationN/A
MMA Debut2011
MMA Record22-8-2
AchievementsFormer two-time UFC flyweight champion
PartnerShirley Moreno
Children3
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Brandon Moreno's Early Life

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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's Personal Life

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Brandon Moreno 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 also 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's Wife

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Brandon Moreno is married to his wife, Shirley Moreno. The couple has been together for over a decade now, exchanging vows in a private and intimate ceremony. The pair met each other for the first time in 2011, during Moreno's high school years, a period marked by financial difficulties and instability in his life.

Brandon Moreno's Kids

Brandon Moreno has three daughters named Maddie, Megan, and Morgan with his wife, Shirley. Their eldest daughter, Maddie, was born in 2014, followed by Megan, and the youngest, Morgan, was born in 2021.

Brandon Moreno's Social Media

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Brandon Moreno maintains a social media presence on popular social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). He actively uses Instagram and has a massive following of 2.2 million followers on the photo-sharing site.

Brandon Moreno's Net Worth

Brandon Moreno has an estimated net worth of $1 million as of March 2025. He primarily earns from his career as a professional mixed martial artist, besides having different brand endorsement deals.

Brandon Moreno's MMA Record

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Brandon Moreno has an impressive professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins, eight losses, and two draws as of March 28, 2025. He has five knockouts, 11 submissions, and six decision victories to his record to date. On the other hand, all of his defeats have come via decisions.

32 matches22 wins8 losses
By knockout50
By submission110
By decision68
Draws2

Last updated on March 25, 2025

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FAQs on Brandon Moreno

A. Brandon Moreno has a record of 22 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws as of March 2025.

A. Brandon Moreno is scheduled to take on Steve Erceg in his upcoming fight.

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

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

A. Brandon Moreno has only 11 submission victories in MMA as of October 2024.