UFC's newest fighter announces he's getting married just hours after DWCS win

Isaac Moreno (9-0) earned his UFC contract in the most unconventional way possible at Dana White's Contender Series Week 5 on September 8, 2026—by outlasting a grueling welterweight clash against Reginaldo Geraldo Jr. (11-2) and then announcing his wedding just hours later.

Moreno's path to the UFC was complicated. He took the fight on 10 days' notice and had to scramble a game plan, yet still managed a hard-fought unanimous decision to maintain his perfect record. Dana White revealed he had to personally advocate for Moreno's contract against UFC matchmakers who were not convinced by the performance, though White saw enough to back the undefeated welterweight.

Moreno credited his range control and ability to enter and exit quickly as keys to the victory. He also acknowledged the challenges of a compressed fight week, noting he "had to battle the weight cut" but praised his own durability. "I never have a problem with my gas tank and I've never been tested with my chin," Moreno said. "Everyone saw that I can take a punch and go right back to work."

What made Moreno's night truly memorable was his next announcement: he revealed in his post-fight interview that he was marrying his fiancée, Luna Garcia, the same evening at 9:30 p.m. "We're getting married today at 9:30, right after this," Moreno said, extending an open invitation to fans via Instagram. "Follow us on Instagram to show up. Let's pack the house, guys." Moreno thus became the rare fighter to celebrate both a UFC contract signing and a wedding on the same night.