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Ignacio Antonio Bahamondes Carabantes (born August 27, 1997) is a Chilean professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the former Lux Lightweight Champion.
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.
Mixed martial arts career
= Early career
=During the early career Bahamondes racked a record of 10–3 in both North and Latin America regional circuit, claiming the Lux Fight League Lightweight Championship on the way.
= 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 with the UFC.
= Ultimate Fighting Championship
=Bahamondes faced John Makdessi on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. At the weigh-ins, Ignacio Bahamondes weighed in at 156.75 pounds, 0.75 pound 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. Bahamondes lost the bout via split decision.
He made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Roosevelt Roberts at UFC on ESPN 29 on August 21, 2021. He won the fight via knockout five seconds before the ending bell in the third round. The finish earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.
Bahamondes faced Rong Zhu at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green on February 26, 2022. He won the bout via submission in the third round.
Bahamondes was scheduled to face Ľudovít Klein on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. However, Bahamondes pulled out on July 15, 2022.
Bahamondes was scheduled to face Nikolas Motta on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287. 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. Bahamondes won the bout via unanimous decision.
Bahamondes was rescheduled to face Ľudovít Klein on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bahamondes faced Christos Giagos on April 6, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 240. He won by a head kick knockout in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.
Bahamondes faced Manuel Torres on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306. He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.
Championships and accomplishments
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Roosevelt Roberts, Christos Giagos and Manuel Torres
Lux Fight League
Lux Lightweight Championship (One time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
See also
List of current UFC fighters
List of male mixed martial artists
References
External links
Professional MMA record for Ignacio Bahamondes from Sherdog
Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC
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- Ignacio Bahamondes
- UFC 306
- UFC 287
- UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
- Ľudovít Klein
- 2024 in UFC
- UFC 277
- Ketlen Souza
- John Makdessi
- UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green
