Ignacio Bahamondes

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Ignacio Bahamondes
BornIgnacio Antonio Bahamondes Carabantes
(1997-08-27) August 27, 1997 (age 28)
Santiago, Chile
Other namesLa Jaula
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach75 in (191 cm) [1]
Style Amateur Kickboxing
Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
TeamYoung Tigers (formerly) [2]
Valle Flow Striking (2015–present) [3]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins17
By knockout11
By submission2
By decision4
Losses6
By submission2
By decision4
Amateur kickboxing record
Total36
Wins35
Losses0
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ignacio Antonio Bahamondes Carabantes [4] (born August 27, 1997) is a Chilean professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is also the inaugural lightweight champion in LUX Fight League.

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Background

Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, he followed his father's footsteps into kickboxing; his father is a former South American WKN kickboxing champion. After a successful amateur kickboxing career, he moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a career in mixed martial arts, settling in Miami alone and speaking no English. [5] [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

During his early career, where he started off at welterweight to eventually debut at lightweight, Bahamondes racked up a 10–3 record while competing in both the North and Latin America regional circuits, eventually claiming the LUX Fight League lightweight championship. [7]

Dana White's Contender Series

Bahamondes was invited to compete at Dana White's Contender Series 34 against Edson Gomez on November 4, 2020. He won the bout via second-round knockout and was awarded a contract by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bahamondes faced John Makdessi on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. [9] At the weigh-ins, Bahamondes weighed in at 156.75 pounds, 0.75 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Bahamondes was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to Makdessi. [10] Bahamondes lost the bout via split decision. [11]

He made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Roosevelt Roberts at UFC on ESPN 29 on August 21, 2021. [12] He won the fight via knockout five seconds before the ending bell in the third round. [13] The finish earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [14]

Bahamondes faced Rong Zhu at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green on February 26, 2022. [15] He won the bout via submission in the third round. [16]

Bahamondes was scheduled to face Ľudovít Klein on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. [17] However, Bahamondes pulled out of the bout on July 15. [18]

Bahamondes was scheduled to face Nikolas Motta on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. [19] However, Motta pulled out in late March due to a cut on his head and was replaced by Trey Ogden, with the bout taking place at a catchweight of 160 pounds. [20] [21] Bahamondes won the bout via unanimous decision. [22]

Bahamondes was rescheduled to face Ľudovít Klein on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226. [23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [24]

Bahamondes faced Christos Giagos on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240. [25] He won by a head kick knockout in the first round. [26] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award. [27]

Bahamondes faced Manuel Torres on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. [28] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round. [29] This fight earned him his second straight Performance of the Night award. [30]

Bahamondes faced Jalin Turner on March 8, 2025, at UFC 313. [31] He won the fight via a triangle choke submission in the first round. [32] This fight earned him a third straight Performance of the Night award. [33]

Bahamondes faced Rafael Fiziev on June 21, 2025, at UFC on ABC 8. [34] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [35]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches17 wins6 losses
By knockout110
By submission22
By decision44
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–6 Rafael Fiziev Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. June 21, 202535:00 Baku, Azerbaijan
Win17–5 Jalin Turner Submission (triangle choke) UFC 313 March 8, 202512:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win16–5 Manuel Torres TKO (punches) UFC 306 September 14, 202414:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win15–5 Christos Giagos KO (head kick) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 202413:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss14–5 Ľudovít Klein Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 202335:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win14–4Trey OgdenDecision (unanimous) UFC 287 April 8, 202335:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win13–4 Rong Zhu Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 202231:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout; Rong missed weight.
Win12–4 Roosevelt Roberts KO (spinning wheel kick) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 202134:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss11–4 John Makdessi Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Lightweight; Bahamondes missed weight (156.75 lb).
Win11–3Edson GomezKO (front kick) Dana White's Contender Series 34 November 4, 202022:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–3Chris BrownDecision (split) LFA 90 September 4, 202035:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss9–3Salvador BecerraDecision (unanimous)Combate 50November 22, 201935:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win9–2Hugo FloresDecision (unanimous)LUX 004March 15, 201955:00 Mexico City, MexicoWon the LUX Fight League Lightweight Championship.
Win8–2Javier ReyesTKO (body kick and punches)LUX 003October 5, 201812:53 Mexico City, MexicoWelterweight bout.
Win7–2Gerardo ChaparroTKO (punches)Combate Extremo: Loco vs. GallitoDecember 1, 201723:59 Monterrey, Mexico
Win6–2Francisco Javier Etchart DiazKO (punch)Combate Extremo: Flores vs. BaltazarSeptember 1, 201711:20 Monterrey, Mexico
Win5–2Oziel Rodriguez LopezDecision (unanimous)Champions Nights Challengers 3July 15, 201735:00 Zacatecas, MexicoLightweight debut; Bahamondes missed weight (158 lb).
Loss4–2Matt McKeonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Island Fights 40April 14, 201713:08 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win4–1Rafael CarolinoKO (head kick)Guerra Campal 3November 12, 201613:01 Santiago, Chile
Win3–1Dion RizzutoTKO (punches)Island Fights 38August 13, 201611:03 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Loss2–1Preston ParsonsSubmission (armbar) Titan FC 39 June 10, 201612:59 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win2–0Rodrigo TavaresKO (punches)Island Fights 37March 11, 201611:03 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win1–0Craig McAlpineKO (punch)Island Fights 36November 21, 201512:31 Pensacola, Florida, United StatesWelterweight debut.

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See also

References

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  2. ↑ Ignacio Bahamondes: Peleador MMA chileno de 16 años que parte a Europa. Canal del Deporte Olímpico (in Spanish). October 31, 2014 – via YouTube.
  3. ↑ Grecia Hernández Espinosa (March 1, 2018). "Apunta a UFC Chile". Milenio (in Spanish).
  4. ↑ "Ignacio Bahamondes ("La Jaula") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ "UFC's Ignacio Bahamondes determined to further family combat sports legacy". MMA Junkie. December 5, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  6. ↑ S.A.P, El Mercurio (August 19, 2021). "A fondo con Ignacio "Jaula" Bahamondes, el único chileno hoy en la UFC: Su duro camino, la "pelea soñada" con McGregor y una ácida crítica | Emol.com". Emol (in Spanish). Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "Ignacio Bahamondes domina y es campeón en LUX Fight League". www.milenio.com (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  8. ↑ Staff (November 4, 2020). "Dana White's Contender Series Season 4, Week 8 Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
  9. ↑ Staff (January 22, 2021). "John Makdessi and Ignacio Bahamondes meet on April 10". mmadna.nl. Retrieved January 22, 2021.(in Dutch)
  10. ↑ "UFC on ABC 2 weigh-in results: One fight scratched at scales". MMA Junkie. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 10, 2021.
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  12. ↑ Marcel Dorff (June 12, 2021). "Roosevelt Roberts vs. Ignacio Bahamondes toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 21 augustus". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  13. ↑ Behunin, Alex (August 21, 2021). "UFC Vegas 34 Results: Ignacio Bahamondes Stuns Roosevelt Roberts With Show-Stopper KO". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  14. 1 2 Staff (August 22, 2021). "UFC on ESPN 29 bonuses: Ignacio Bahamondes, Josiane Nunes among $50,000 winners". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Zhu Rong returns on February 26th". asianmma.com. November 28, 2021.
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