Breaking bones and flashing slick moves in the Octagon doesn’t just earn UFC fighters cheers—it often leads to Hollywood fame too. Many stars from the cage have made their way to blockbuster films. Conor McGregor had a major role in the Road House remake, but he wasn’t the first. Michael Bisping appeared in the xXx franchise, Kamaru Usman showed up in the Black Panther sequel, and Georges St-Pierre played a villain in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Now, Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible might be adding another fighter to that list.

Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning (2025) is the high-octane sequel to Dead Reckoning (2023), once again starring Tom Cruise and directed by Christopher McQuarrie. It’s hard to find a movie fan who isn’t familiar with this multi-billion-dollar franchise. So, when a UFC star gets linked to something this massive, and to a global icon like Cruise, it’s nothing short of a stellar crossover. It marks yet another exciting chapter in the growing connection between the world of MMA and Hollywood.

The movie is already lighting up theaters, and fans are flooding social media with some of its best moments. Among them is former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, who shared the trailer on his Instagram with the caption: “Are you ready for the final reckoning? Get your tickets to see #MissionImpossible – The Final Reckoning. Now playing only in theatres. #AD!” Looks like the UFC’s resident Lego enthusiast is also a huge action movie fan! 

A collaboration like this is bound to pull a lot of martial arts fans into the Mission: Impossible universe. After all, the crossover between MMA and action cinema has always been a natural fit. And this isn’t even the first time the franchise has caught the attention of the UFC world. Brandon Moreno’s longtime rival, Deiveson Figueiredo, has made several walkouts to the iconic Mission: Impossible theme by Adam Clayton & Larry Mullen, proving the franchise already has deep roots in the fight game.

In addition, Moreno isn’t a stranger to the screen. Back in 2022, he starred as an MMA fighter in the popular music video ‘Yo Vengo de Abajo,’ which also featured veteran referee Mike Beltran. So when ‘The Assassin Baby’ shared the Mission: Impossible trailer on his socials, fans wasted no time speculating, could a cameo be in the cards? With his rising star power and past on-screen presence, many are hoping the Mexican fan-favorite might just make a surprise appearance. Let’s take a look at what the fans are saying.

Fans speculate Brandon Moreno’s Cameo in Mission: Impossible– Final Reckoning

One fan didn’t hold back and asked straight up, “Brandon, r u in this movie or sum?” With Final Reckoning now playing in theaters, the only real way to find out is to grab a ticket. Another user chimed in with, “It’ll be epic if he’s in the movie,” echoing what many MMA fans are thinking. Honestly, seeing an Octagon superstar in a high-stakes action flick? That’s always a win for fight fans and movie lovers alike.

The excitement kept rolling as another fan commented, “Brandon, you telling me you’re making a cameo in this movie?” And, the idea has fans buzzing. Imagine the former UFC champ sharing the screen with Tom Cruise, both of them jumping out of a plane, Mission: Impossible style. It’d be a wild spectacle, especially for MMA fans who’ve followed Moreno’s journey. 

Amid the growing speculation, one user took a more grounded approach, commenting, “No lol, he’s got millions of followers, kid. It’s called promo. These are the perks of being big-time UFC fighters that nobody talks about.” And they’re not wrong, it’s entirely possible that The Assassin Baby was simply doing a promotional post, tossing the trailer up as part of a paid campaign. But the fun didn’t stop there. Another fan fired back with, “You could’ve just said no, lil bro.” Sure, they could’ve, but where’s the fun in that? Speculation keeps the buzz alive.

That being said, it’s always fun to see fighters stepping outside the cage and trying their hand at something new. Whether it’s acting, music videos, or promotional gigs, it shows just how versatile and dynamic these athletes are. As for Brandon Moreno, do you think he made a cameo in Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning? Or was it just some slick promo work? Drop your thoughts in the comments below