Brandon Moreno’s right shoulder is covered in bold black curves, with a shaded, tower-like design lower on the upper arm. The pieces use different levels of detail: the shoulder stands out from a distance, while the architectural image asks for a closer look. February 2026 reporting also described a newer Quetzalcoatl chest tattoo; it isn’t shown in the older competition photos here.
The bold black work on his right shoulder
The broad black design sits on Moreno’s anatomical right shoulder, on the viewer’s left in the front-facing photo. Sweeping bands end in pointed shapes, with gaps of bare skin separating the dark sections. The open spaces keep the curves distinct instead of merging into one solid patch.
Older coverage calls it tribal-style work, a description of its appearance rather than proof of a particular cultural source or personal meaning. The lines follow the rounded shoulder and extend toward the upper arm; the photo doesn’t tell us why Moreno chose them.
The tower-like design on his right upper arm
Body Art Guru identifies the shaded design on Moreno’s right upper arm as a Tijuana clock monument. In the competition photo, its upright form has a rounded top, long vertical lines and smaller divisions that resemble windows. The angle and lighting obscure fine detail, so the overall tower-like shape is clearer than its smallest features.
The architectural image is more finely shaded than the bold shoulder bands above it. The reported Tijuana connection gives the subject a place reference, but the photos don’t supply a personal story from Moreno.
A promotional photograph in Mexico City
This promotional photo was taken outdoors in Mexico City. Moreno wears a plaid overshirt over a white top, with an ornate building, flags and a bright sky behind him. Most of the shoulder and upper arm are covered, so the image offers context rather than a close view of his tattoos.
The building in the background shouldn’t be treated as evidence of a match for the tattooed monument. They appear in different photographs, and the promotional setting doesn’t identify the design.
A wider competition scene
In this wider competition photo, Moreno wears a patterned black shirt, one glove near his face, while the referee raises his other arm. People in the background, including an announcer in a red jacket, help place the image in the event. The shirt hides the shoulder piece, and the exposed forearm is angled away.
The wider view is useful for the setting, but it doesn’t show enough detail to identify another design. For a broader collection to compare with Moreno’s, see Alessio Sakara’s tattoos.
An earlier Octagon photograph
In this earlier Octagon photo, Moreno brings a blue-taped glove toward the lens. He wears green-and-black shorts, and the cage is visible behind him. The gesture gives the image its energy, but the glove also blocks part of the arm.
Older fight photos and the 2026 report about a chest piece record different moments. They don’t contradict each other. The official Octagon interview below gives more of the competition setting, but it isn’t a tattoo tour or an explanation of the designs.