Moreno, holding a professional mixed martial arts record of 24-10-2, is set to face off against surging contender Charles “Inner G” Johnson, who boasts a 20-9 record. The high-profile flyweight showdown is officially scheduled for UFC 335, which will unfold at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12, 2026.
News of the compelling match-up was initially broken by MMA Fighting before being formally confirmed by Paramount+, the UFC’s official broadcast partner, as well as by Moreno himself through his official social media channels. For Moreno, affectionately known to fans around the world as “The Assassin Baby,” this upcoming event will mark his third appearance inside the Octagon over the course of 2026. Thus far, his campaign this year has been a mixed bag, yielding an even 1-1 record. His campaign began with a surprising upset loss to Lone’er Kavanagh, a setback that he subsequently answered with a hard-fought split decision victory over Joseph Morales at Noche UFC in September.
On the other side of the cage, Charles Johnson is continuing what can only be described as a exceptionally busy and active 2026 campaign. The December bout against Moreno will mark Johnson’s fifth appearance inside the Octagon within a single calendar year—a grueling schedule by modern mixed martial arts standards. Johnson currently holds a 2-2 record in his 2026 outings and enters this matchup carrying significant momentum. He is coming off a dramatic and unforgettable victory over Eduardo Henrique at August’s UFC 330. In that bout, Johnson found himself on the receiving end of an illegal knee but managed to shake off the damage, completely turn the tide of the contest, and secure a rare and spectacular twister submission. The rarely-seen grappling technique earned Johnson a well-deserved $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus, solidifying his reputation as a dangerous and unpredictable finisher.
The stakes for UFC 335 extend well beyond the flyweight clash between Moreno and Johnson, as the year-end numbered event is anchored by a blockbuster card. The event is headlined by a high-stakes "BMF" championship fight featuring reigning titleholder Charles Oliveira squaring off against fellow Brazilian standout Diego Lopes. Lopes, who has captured the imagination of MMA fans with his dynamic style, is making a notable and aggressive move up to the lightweight division at 155 pounds from his usual home at featherweight specifically for this championship opportunity.
As the MMA world looks ahead to the final major pay-per-view card of the year, the addition of Moreno versus Johnson injects even more elite talent and divisional intrigue into an already stacked line-up at the T-Mobile Arena. With Moreno seeking to close out his 2026 campaign with a definitive victory to re-establish his dominance in the flyweight hierarchy, and Johnson looking to cap off a historic five-fight year by taking down a former world champion, the stage is set for a high-intensity battle in Las Vegas.
