In the world of mixed martial arts nicknames, there is one thing for certain. There will be plenty of folks nicknamed “The Assassin,” but only one dubbed “The Assassin Baby.”
“It's from my professional debut,” explains flyweight contender Brandon Moreno. “I was a 17-year-old kid and my opponent was much bigger than me and very imposing. Everyone thought I was going to lose. Unexpectedly, the announcer introduced me as "The Assassin Baby." I won by submission in the first round, so I kept the nickname.”
Moreno laughs, and if you’ve ever seen him or been around him, you’ll know that laughing and / or smiling are his default modes.