Brandon Moreno: Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Record, Next Fight

Cameron Kelly Updated: May 01 2026 18:56

Brandon Moreno is an UFC athlete who has headlined multiple UFC events. He is known for his grappling skills, resilience, and popularity in the Flyweight Division.

Brandon Moreno Athlete Profile

Birthday	12/7/1993
Age	32
Country	Mexico
Nickname	The Assassin Baby
Height	5'7"
Reach	70"
Stance	Orthodox
Weight Division	Flyweight
Professional Record	23-10-2

Brandon Moreno is 32 years old and his birthday is 12/7/1993. He was born in Tijuana, Mexico. Moreno is the first Mexican born UFC Athlete to win a UFC Championship.

He won his UFC debut in a massive upset over #9 Louis Smolka on October 1, 2016 at just 17 years old. Taking the fight on short notice as a replacement, Moreno won by submission in the first round.

Record & Recent Fights

Moreno's record is currently (23-10-2).

His most recent event was Fight Night on February 10th, 2026 where he faced Lone'er Kavanagh in his home country of Mexico. Kavanagh pulled out the win in the fifth round.

Lone'er Kavanaugh stepped in for Asu Alambayev who had to withdraw from headlining the bout due to a hand injury.

As of early March, 2026, Moreno is ranked #9 in the UFC Flyweight Division. Moreno is a two-time undisputed UFC Flyweight Champion. He won each title by defeating Deiveson Figueiredo.

Moreno defeated Figueiredo by submission in their first meeting UFC 263 on June 12, 2021. Then losing the title to Figueiredo in 2022, he had his second victory against him at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023.

This historic rivalry between Moreno and Figeiredo has been a big part of his career.

Nickname

Moreno is nicknamed "The Assassin Baby" because he looked very young but fought like a veteran when he made his debut at 17.

His original nickname was "The Baby Assassin" but changed it because it sounded like violence towards kids.

He is an elite UFC athlete who is known for his relentless pressure, intense striking, and high fight IQ.

Net Worth

Moreno's net worth is estimated around $1 to over $2 million. His career earnings are estimated around $2-4 million.

Moreno's largest recorded payout in the UFC came from his victory against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 238 on January 21, 2023. He walked away with approximately $1 million total.

Another big payday for Moreno was after his trilogy fight against Alexandre Pantoja totaling approximately $1.1 million.