Flyweight#5 RankedACTIVE
Brandon Moreno
23-8-2
Age
31
Height
5'7"
Weight
135 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
17:08
Gym
Team Moreno
UFC Record
11-6-2(19 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 3 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 6R5 2
Last 5
LWLWD
Finish Rate
70%
Bonuses
7
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Tijuana, Mexico
Next Fight2026-02-28
LK
vs Lone'er Kavanagh
Opponent Last Bout
L - Charles JohnsonDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
SP
vs Sergio Pettis
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AA
vs Amir Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
JF
vs Jussier Formiga
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
DRAW
AA
vs Askar Askarov
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DO
vs Dustin Ortiz
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:06
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:06
WIN
LS
vs Louis Smolka
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R1 2:23
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 2:23
WIN
SE
vs Steve Erceg
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 283: Teixeira vs. Hill· 2023-01-21
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Eye Injury
R3 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R3 5:00
WIN
KK
vs Kai Kara-France
UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R3 4:34
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R3 4:34
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane· 2022-01-22
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:26
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:26
DRAW
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno· 2020-12-12
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
WIN
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:59
WIN
KK
vs Kai Kara-France
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TT
vs Tatsuro Taira
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 2:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 2:24
WIN
RB
vs Ryan Benoit
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
LK
vs Lone'er Kavanagh
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
1.51 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Brandon adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
45 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+87% vs div avg
87%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
51%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
47%
⭐Other
Counters
40%
Uppercuts
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (87%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (151%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 289% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Eye Injury
#11
33% of KOs
Kick to Body At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
67% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Eye Injury leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (61%) and Strikes/Min (4.0).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (117% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#21 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#3 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc88%
Clinch
58% acc5%
Ground
67% acc7%
Striking Differential+0.34/min
3.96 landed/min3.62 absorbed/min
3.96
Landed/Min
3.62
Absorbed/Min
0.19
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1220
Sig. Strikes Attempted2761
Key Insights
Brandon is a distance-first striker, with 88% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#11 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#16 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%
Landed
12
Defended
58
Total
70
1.51
TD / 15min
0.39
Sub / 15min
12
TD Landed
70
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
62
Landed
140
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
11%
R3
22%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.51/15min.
11 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,440
1.22
Ratio
Absorbed
1,992
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
8/10
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.7
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
117%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (30.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
1:04
R2 Control
0:48
R3 Control
0:47
R1 to Final
+31%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+2.6pp
Body
+0.9pp
Leg
-3.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.3pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 7 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
22.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
126%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#13
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#19
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#21
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#3
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#21
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#15
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#21
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#19
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3035
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 16
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights