Brandon Moreno is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist with a net worth of $1.6 million. At present, he is competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)’s flyweight division. Read the article to know Moreno’s net worth, salary, earnings, wife, age, and other related details.
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About Brandon Moreno:
Moreno’s professional MMA career started in 2011 April from his local Mexican fighting ring. He came into everyone’s eyes within the first two years of his fighting. Participating in 9 bouts, he won against 6 famous top-class fighters.
In 2014, Moreno debut his career in the World Fighting Federation promotion. In the promotional fight event, he stays unbeatable in all 5 matches and won their Flyweight championship title. This victory helped him to be cast in the 25th season of The Ultimate Fighter in the Flyweight tournament division.
In 2016, Moreno was selected to participate in the Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions. He played in that event for Team Benavidez. In his first stage fight, he fought against Alexandre Pantoja and lost the game via decision.
Brandon Moreno debuted his UFC career on October 1, 2016. He fought against Louis Alan Kengo Smolka in his debut event. Interestingly, he won that match. Moreover, he earned the Performance of the Night bonus award for the first time in his debut game. Later he fought many others and won fights against Ryan Benoit, Dustin Ortiz, and many others.
In 2017, Moreno fought against Sergio Pettis and felt the taste of loss after a long time. Just a day after his fight against Pettis, Moreno tested positive for clenbuterol in-competition urine sample collected. But USADA didn’t punish him for that cause find out the presence of clenbuterol in Moreno’s body system came because he ate meat in Mexico.
As of 2021, Moreno is now ranked number one in the UFC Flyweight division and 13 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound ranking. He is the current Interim UFC Flyweight Champion and a former UFC Flyweight Champion. Furthermore, as of March 21, 2022, he is ranked first in the UFC flyweight rankings.
Brandon Moreno’s Net Worth and Salary:
Moreno’s net worth is $1.6 million in 2022. He has earned around $1,251,500 from his professional UFC career. On average he gets $100,000 as a guaranteed purse from each UFC fight. Below is an overview of his income from recent matches –
| Event | Guaranteed Purse | Win Bonus | Other Bonus | Sponsorship | Total |
| UFC 270 | $200,000 | – | $50,000 | $42,000 | $292,000 |
| UFC 263 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $32,000 | $282,000 |
| UFC 256 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $30,000 | – | $180,000 |
| UFC 255 | $35,000 | $35,000 | – | $5,000 | $75,000 |
| UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira | $33,000 | $33,000 | – | $5,000 | $71,000 |
| UFC 245 | $31,000 | $31,000 | – | $5,000 | $67,000 |
Moreno’s Endorsements:
Moreno is a Reebok sponsored fighter. His sponsor list also contains Venum, Monster Energy, Game Up Neutrition, Pur3 L1fe, MyBookie, Sheath, Stitched, etc.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Brandon Carrillo Moreno |
| Nickname | The Assassin Baby |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Date of Birth | December 7, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
| Age | 28 |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Debut | 2011 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Net Worth | $1.6 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Father’s Name | Alfredo Moreno |
| Mother’s Name | Cecilia Carrillo |
| Salary | $100,000 |
| Twitter Handle | @theassassinbaby |
| Instagram Handle | @theassassinbaby |
Moreno’s Wife:
Brandon Moreno is married to Shirley Moreno. The pair first met in 2011, when the Moreno was a high scholar. They have been married for over a decade. They currently share three daughters named Maddie, Megan, and Morgan.
His Age:
Moreno was born on December 7, ,1993 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. At present, he is 28 years old.
His Height and Weight:
The Mexican mixed martial artist has a height of 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) and he weighs 125 lb (57 kg).
His Nickname:
Moreno at first had the in-ring nickname “Baby Assassin”. He later slightly changed it to “The Assassin Baby”. The fighter also expressed his wish to change his name again to “Mexican McLovin”.
Brandon Moreno’s stats:
MMA Career Overview
| Category | Win | Loss |
| Knockout | 4 | |
| Submission | 11 | |
| Decision | 5 | 6 |
| Draw | 2 | |
Career Titles
| Title | Year |
| WFF Flyweight Championship | September 20, 2014 |
| LFA Flyweight Championship | June 7, 2019 |
| UFC Flyweight Championship | June 12, 2021 |
| Interim UFC Flyweight Championship | Jule 30, 2022 |
UFC Stats
| Category | Stats |
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.58 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 39% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.33 |
| Significant Strike Defense | 57% |
| Avg Takedowns Landed per 15min | 1.71 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 44% |
| Takedown Defense | 68% |
| Avg Submissions Attempted per 15min | 0.6 |
Crowning Moment: Brandon Moreno Wins UFC Flyweight Title
FAQ about Brandon Moreno:
What is Brandon Moreno’s Net Worth in 2022?
Brandon Moreno’s net worth is $1.6 million in 2022.
What is Moreno’s Career Earnings in 2022?
Moreno’s career earnings reached $1.25 million in 2022.
Is He Married?
Yes. Moreno is married to Shirley Moreno.
How Tall is He?
Moreno is 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) tall.
How Old is Moreno?
The MMA fighter is 28 years old.
