Who has Brandon Moreno Lost to?

Last Modified Mar 26, 2025 06:41 GMT
UFC Fight Night: Moreno v Albazi
UFC Fight Night: Moreno v Albazi

Brandon Carrillo Moreno, born on December 7, 1993, is a Mexican MMA fighter. He is an active contender in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is a former two-time UFC flyweight champion. Starting his professional career in 2011, Moreno has also competed in the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he held the Legacy Fighting Alliance Flyweight Championship.

Brandon Moreno Losses

In his professional career, Brandon Moreno has lost to Marco Beristain, Ron Scolesdang, Brenson Hansen, Sergio Pettis, Alexandre Pantoja, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Brandon Royval, as of March 26, 2025.

Brandon Moreno vs. Sergio Pettis

Brandon Moreno and Sergio Pettis faced off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 114 on August 5, 2017, in Mexico City. Moreno started strong, dominating the first round with takedowns and control on the ground. However, Pettis turned the tide in the later rounds, winning the striking exchanges and securing a unanimous decision victory.

During the first round, Moreno showcased his grappling skills by taking Pettis down and maintaining control on the ground. He even attempted a rear-naked choke while having Pettis in a body triangle. Nonetheless, Pettis managed to escape and started finding his rhythm in the striking department. He landed significant punches and kicks in the second and third rounds, causing Moreno to tire.

In the fourth round, Pettis seized the opportunity and took Moreno down, controlling him for the majority of the round. Despite Moreno's efforts to bring the fight back to the ground in the final round, Pettis displayed strong defense, remaining upright and securing the round.

Ultimately, the judges' scorecards favored Pettis, awarding him a unanimous decision victory with scores of 49-46, 48-46, and 48-46.

Brandon Moreno vs. Alexandre Pantoja 1 and 2

In a rematch of their fight on The Ultimate Fighter 24, Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision in a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 129 on May 19, 2018, in Santiago, Chile.

Pantoja controlled the fight from the start, landing more strikes and takedowns than Moreno. Moreno had some success in the later rounds, but it was not enough to overcome Pantoja's early dominance. With the win, Pantoja moved to 20-3-0 in his professional MMA career.

For their second matchup, Moreno was supposed to defend his UFC flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja and lost the bout via a split decision. The bout took place at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.

Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 3

Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo fought for the UFC flyweight championship for the third time on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270. The fight was a close one, with both fighters landing significant strikes. In the end, Figueiredo won by a unanimous decision, becoming the flyweight champion for the second time.

Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval

Brandon Moreno took on Brandon Royval at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 on February 24, 2024. The duo fought through the five rounds and after a closely contested fight, Royval was declared the winner by a split decision.

FAQs on Brandon Moreno Losses

A. In his UFC career, Brandon Moreno has only lost to Sergio Pettis, Alexandre Pantoja, Deiveson Figueiredo, and Brandon Royval in the UFC.

A. Brandon Moreno holds a professional MMA record of 22 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws as of March 2025.

A. Brandon Moreno fights in the Flyweight division of the UFC.

A. Brandon Moreno is 31 years old as of March 2025.

A. Brandon Moreno is a Mexican fighter. 

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