By The Mexican pro-MMA star Brandon Moreno was Born on December 7, 1993. His birth name is Brandon Carrillo Moreno. He presently participates in the Flyweight division in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship, where reigning 2x UFC Flyweight Champ. Moreno became a pro back in 2011, he participated in the LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance), where he was also the former champ of the Legacy Fighting Alliance Flyweight Championship. Currently, he is ranked 9 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound.
The MMA fighter spent his early days in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in an ordinary family that operates a pinata business. At the age of 12, Moreno wanted to lower his weight so his mother signed him up at the nearby gym where he started learning mixed martial arts. Despite having dreams of attending a law school and becoming a lawyer, he decided to concentrate fully on his MMA career.
Brandon Moreno’s Initial Career
Brandon Moreno officially marked his pro-MMA debut way back in 2011 in his native Mexico. He is more or less a veteran now. He was able to win at least six matches but lost three matches in the following two years. In 2014, he made his WFF (World Fighting Federation) debut. He emerged undefeated in the promotion stages proceeding with a 5-0, and ultimately winning the prestigious Flyweight belt. This led him to be cast in the Flyweight contest on The Ultimate Fighter’s twenty-fifth season.
Reportedly, he was to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions which was held in July 2016. He was selected to join Team Benavidez. However, in the initial round, he faced Alexandre Pantoja and was beaten by submission.
We’ve known so much about the pro-MMA fighter and his career but not much about his personal life. So today in this post, we will discuss his lovely wife and family. Read till the end.
Brandon Moreno and His Wife Shirley Moreno
For those who have no clue, Brandon is a committed man and doting father who has been married to his sweetheart Shirley Moren for over a decade. The strong couple is both of Mexican nationalities. Throughout the course of Moreno’s career, Shirley has been undying support to her husband’s career.
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It is reported that the couple had their wedding ceremony in 2011 in a very private way and hence, not much is known about it.
Do Brandon Moreno and Shirley Moreno Have Children?
The happy and strong couple who have been stuck with each other for more than a decade share three kids. The oldest daughter, Maddie, also the firstborn child was born in 2014. She’s been an active gymnast since 2019.
The pair welcomed their second daughter Megan in 2018. After facing some health complications at such an early age in her life and fighting them off bravely, Megan is in good health now. Also, the duo’s third daughter Morgan was conceived in 2021.
How Did Brandon and Shirley Meet?
The pair knew each other when they were still in high school. It’s not clear when the two started officially dating but it is reported that Brandon and Shirly began their relationship in 2011 and eventually got married. They have three beautiful daughters. Both Brandon and Shirley can speak English and Spanish fluently.
“I met her in 2011.” Brandon explains “She was born in Texas. She grew up on the border between Texas and Tamaulipas. She speaks Spanish and English,” Moreno revealed in a chat with Brendan Schaub.
Aside from that, there aren’t many details about Shirley Moreno as she prefers to keep her personal information private. However, she does make public appearances with her husband now and then.
