#1 Flyweight Division

#15 PFP

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"The Assassin Baby"

Brandon Moreno

Flyweight Division

21-7-2 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

11

Wins by Submission

8

First Round Finishes

Alexander Volkanovski
Brandon Moreno, also known as 'The Assassin Baby', is an active fighter in the UFC's Flyweight Division and #15 on the Pound-for-Pound rankings. With an impressive record of 18-5-2, Moreno has demonstrated a remarkable level of skill in both striking and grappling, having secured nine knockout victories and four submissions. He has also shown a strong ability to finish fights in the first round. Moreno recently defended his Flyweight title against Deiveson Figueiredo, proving himself as a powerful force in the world of mixed martial arts. Moreno is an inspiration to many, showing unwavering dedication and sportsmanship throughout his career. He has left a lasting impact on the sport and continues to push the boundaries of martial arts.

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Stats & Records

5

Wins by Knockout

11

Wins by Submission

8

First Round Finishes

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
887
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2057

Takedown accuracy

Takedowns Landed
12
Takedowns Attempted
59
3.80
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.40
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.51
SUBMISSION AVG
Per 15 Min
1.73
Takedown AVG
Per 15 Min
15:34
AVG Fight Time
0.26
Knockdown AVG
56%
Sig Str Defense
64%
Takedown Defense

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
753 (85%)
Clinch
49 (6%)
Ground
85 (10%)

Win By Method

dec
5 (24%)
ko/tko
5 (24%)
sub
11 (52%)

Info

Learn more about Brandon Moreno's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.


STATUS
Active
AGE
29
HEIGHT
67.00
WEIGHT
136.00
OCTAGON DEBUT
Oct. 02, 2016
REACH
70.00
LEG REACH
38.00

  • Team Benavidez on TUF 24
  • Pro since 2011
  • 11 wins by submission (6 RNC, guillotine, triangle, 2 armbar, undisclosed submission), five by KO
  • Eight first round finishes
  • Has won three of his last five
  • 7-2-2 in his last 11bouts
  • First native of Mexico to win a UFC title

UFC 290 (7/8/23) Moreno lost a five round split decision to Alexandre Pantoja, losing his UFC flyweight title

UFC 283 (1/22/23) Moreno defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO (Doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of the third round to win the undisputed UFC flyweight championship

UFC 277 (7/30/22) Moreno stopped Kai Kara-France via strikes at 4:34 of the third round to win the interim UFC flyweight championship

UFC 270 (1/22/22) Moreno lost a five-round unanimous decision to Deiveson Figueiredo, losing his UFC flyweight title

UFC 263 (6/12/21) Moreno submitted Deiveson Figueiredo via rear naked choke at 2:26 of the third round to win the UFC flyweight title

UFC 256 (12/12/20) Moreno fought to a five-round draw with Deiveson Figueiredo in a fight for the UFC flyweight title

UFC 255 (11/21/20) Moreno stopped Brandon Royval via strikes at 4:59 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (3/14/20) Moreno won a three round unanimous decision over Jussier Formiga

UFC 245 (12/14/19) Moreno won a three round unanimous decision over Kai Kara-France

UFC Fight Night (9/21/19) Moreno fought to a three-round draw with Askar Askarov

UFC Fight Night (5/19/18) Moreno lost a three round unanimous decision to Alexandre Pantoja

UFC Fight Night (8/5/17) Moreno lost a five round unanimous decision to Sergio Pettis

UFC Fight Night (4/22/17) Moreno submitted Dustin Ortiz via rear naked choke at 4:06 of the second round

TUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Moreno won a three round split decision over Ryan Benoit

UFC Fight Night (10/1/16) Moreno submitted Louis Smolka via guillotine choke at 2:23 of the first round

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 24

On episode one, Moreno was submitted by Alexandre Pantoja via rear naked choke in the second round


TRAINING:

Hard work every day

When and why did you start training for fighting?

At 12 years old. And I still train in the same gym.

What ranks and titles have you held?

BJJ purple belt and WFF champion

Do you have any heroes?

My family and Rocky Balboa

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

It’s a lifetime goal

What was your job before you started fighting?

Making piñatas

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

BJJ national champion

Favorite grappling technique:

Mata leon

Favorite Striking technique:

Jab

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