Brandon Moreno
Active 2016–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 88.0
Scouting report
Brandon Moreno submitted Deiveson Figueiredo with a rear-naked choke at UFC 263 in June 2021 to become the UFC's first Mexican-born flyweight champion. Fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico, "The Assassin Baby" built his career through a four-fight series with Figueiredo and technical growth in his boxing and grappling. His 94 Cardio, 89 BJJ, and 88 Boxing ratings anchor an 88 Overall score.
Peak ratings
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Released by the UFC in 2018 after losses to Sergio Pettis and Alexandre Pantoja, Moreno won the LFA flyweight title and returned to the Octagon in late 2019, fighting Askar Askarov to a split draw and defeating Kai Kara-France at UFC 245 in Las Vegas. His scramble grappling and durable striking are reflected in an 85 Boxing and 92 Cardio rating.
Moreno outpointed Jussier Formiga and stopped Brandon Royval before fighting Deiveson Figueiredo to a majority draw at UFC 256 in December 2020. In June 2021 at UFC 263, he submitted Figueiredo with a rear-naked choke to win the UFC Flyweight Championship in Glendale. His volume striking and scramble endurance are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 94 Cardio.
In January 2023 at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro, Moreno stopped Figueiredo via doctor stoppage to regain the flyweight title, then dropped a five-round decision to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290 and a split decision to Brandon Royval in Mexico City. His boxing jab and conditioning are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 94 Cardio.
Brandon Moreno, the first Mexican champion who was cut once
Brandon Moreno started with kickboxing and jiu-jitsu after failing to find a capoeira school. He lost to Alexandre Pantoja on The Ultimate Fighter, was cut by the promotion in 2018, and won the LFA flyweight title before returning. In 2021 he submitted Deiveson Figueiredo to become the first Mexican champion.
Moreno's numbers, explained
Boxing. Very good. He stopped Brandon Royval in round one in 2020.
Kickboxing. Good. He knocked out Kai Kara-France in the third round to win the interim title in 2022.
Wrestling. Strong. He has ranked among the flyweight leaders in top position and control time.
BJJ. One of his best. He submitted Louis Smolka, Dustin Ortiz and Figueiredo.
Strength. His lowest number. Several of his wins came by submission.
Durability. Excellent. He has fought more flyweight bouts than almost anyone, and stoppage losses have been rare.
Cardio. His best number. He has more flyweight cage time than almost anyone and fought four times with Figueiredo.
Fight IQ. High. He rebuilt his career after being cut in 2018.
Cardio at 94 is the reason he keeps winning
He has logged more flyweight cage time than almost anyone. His draw with Figueiredo in 2020 went five rounds, and the 2023 rematch with Pantoja went five rounds as well. Few flyweights can keep the pace this long.
Strength is the softest part of his card
At 73, strength is the lowest rating in this batch. Pantoja beat him by split decision in 2023 to take the title, and Tatsuro Taira stopped him in 2025. Brandon Royval also won a split decision over him.
Keep exploring
Closest flyweight profiles to Brandon Moreno, measured by how near their peak attribute ratings sit across all eight categories.
- Alexandre Pantojabest bjj 94 · weakest strength 76
- Steve Ercegbest cardio 88 · weakest strength 74
- Brandon Royvalbest cardio 94 · weakest strength 72
- Joseph Benavidezbest cardio 90 · weakest strength 75
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Brandon Moreno is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Brandon Moreno's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.