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Ignacio Bahamondes

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bahamondes and the second or maternal family name is Carabantes.
Ignacio Bahamondes
BornIgnacio Antonio Bahamondes Carabantes
(1997-08-27) August 27, 1997 (age 27)
Santiago, Chile
Other namesLa Jaula
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofChicago, Illinois, United States
TeamYoung Tigers (formerly)[2]
Valle Flow Striking (2015–present)[3]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins16
By knockout11
By submission1
By decision4
Losses5
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ignacio Antonio Bahamondes Carabantes[4] (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

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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

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Early career

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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.[7]

Dana White's Contender Series

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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.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Bahamondes faced John Makdessi on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2.[9] 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.[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 a 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 on July 15, 2022.[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 another Performance of the Night award.[30]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
21 matches 16 wins 5 losses
By knockout 11 0
By submission 1 2
By decision 4 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–5 Manuel Torres TKO (punches) UFC 306 September 14, 2024 1 4:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 15–5 Christos Giagos KO (head kick) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 2024 1 3:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 14–5 Ľudovít Klein Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 2023 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 14–4 Trey Ogden Decision (unanimous) UFC 287 April 8, 2023 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win 13–4 Rong Zhu Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green February 26, 2022 3 1:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Rong missed weight.
Win 12–4 Roosevelt Roberts KO (spinning wheel kick) UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum August 21, 2021 3 4:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 11–4 John Makdessi Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Lightweight; Bahamondes missed weight (156.75 lb).
Win 11–3 Edson Gomez KO (front kick) Dana White's Contender Series 34 November 4, 2020 2 2:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–3 Chris Brown Decision (split) LFA 90 September 4, 2020 3 5:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Return to Welterweight.
Loss 9–3 Salvador Becerra Decision (unanimous) Combate 50 November 22, 2019 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 9–2 Hugo Flores Decision (unanimous) LUX Fight League 4 March 15, 2019 5 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico Won the Lux Fight League Lightweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Javier Reyes TKO (body kick and punches) LUX Fight League 3 October 5, 2018 1 2:53 Mexico City, Mexico Welterweight bout.
Win 7–2 Gerardo Chaparro TKO (punches) Combate Extremo: Loco vs. Gallito December 1, 2017 2 3:59 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 6–2 Francisco Javier Etchart Diaz KO (punch) Champions Nights Challengers 3 July 15, 2017 1 1:20 Zacatecas, Mexico
Win 5–2 Oziel Rodriguez Lopez Decision (unanimous) Combate Extremo: Flores vs. Baltazar July 15, 2017 3 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico Lightweight debut; Bahamondes missed weight (158 lb).
Loss 4–2 Matt McKeon Submission (rear-naked choke) Island Fights 40 April 14, 2017 1 3:08 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win 4–1 Rafael Carolino KO (head kick) Guerra Campal 3 November 12, 2016 1 3:01 Santiago, Chile
Win 3–1 Dion Rizzuto TKO (punches) Island Fights 38 August 13, 2016 1 1:03 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Loss 2–1 Preston Parsons Submission (armbar) Titan FC 39 June 10, 2016 1 2:59 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win 2–0 Rodrigo Tavares KO (punches) Island Fights 37 March 11, 2016 1 1:03 Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win 1–0 Craig McAlpine KO (punch) Island Fights 36 November 21, 2015 1 2:31 Pensacola, Florida, United States Welterweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
  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 2024-09-14.
  5. ^ "UFC's Ignacio Bahamondes determined to further family combat sports legacy". MMA Junkie. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  6. ^ S.A.P, El Mercurio (2021-08-19). "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 2022-02-23.
  7. ^ a b "Ignacio Bahamondes domina y es campeón en LUX Fight League". www.milenio.com (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2022-02-26.
  8. ^ Staff (2020-11-04). "Dana White's Contender Series Season 4, Week 8 Results". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  9. ^ Staff (2021-01-22). "John Makdessi and Ignacio Bahamondes meet on April 10". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2021-01-22. (in Dutch)
  10. ^ "UFC on ABC 2 weigh-in results: One fight scratched at scales". MMA Junkie. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2021-04-10.
  11. ^ Anderson, Jay (10 April 2021). "UFC Vegas 23 Results: John Makdessi Gives Rude Welcome to Ignacio Bahamondes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  12. ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-06-12). "Roosevelt Roberts vs. Ignacio Bahamondes toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 21 augustus". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  13. ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-08-21). "UFC Vegas 34 Results: Ignacio Bahamondes Stuns Roosevelt Roberts With Show-Stopper KO". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  14. ^ a b Staff (2021-08-22). "UFC on ESPN 29 bonuses: Ignacio Bahamondes, Josiane Nunes among $50,000 winners". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-08-23.
  15. ^ "Zhu Rong returns on February 26th". asianmma.com. November 28, 2021.
  16. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-02-26). "UFC Vegas 49: Ignacio Bahamondes Picks Up First Submission Win, Taps Zhu Rong". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-27.
  17. ^ "Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Ludovit Klein added to UFC 277 in Dallas". MMA Junkie. 2022-06-03. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
  18. ^ Farah Hannoun (2022-07-15). "With Ignacio Bahamondes out of UFC 277, Ludovit Klein now faces Mason Jones at UFC London". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  19. ^ ATSteveDuncan (2023-01-18). "Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Nikolas Motta agregado a UFC 287". MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  20. ^ Curtis Calhoun (2023-03-24). "Nikolas Motta withdraws from UFC 287 after brutal headbutt accident". mmanews.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  21. ^ Farah Hannoun and Nolan King (2023-03-28). "With Nikolas Motta out, Ignacio Bahamondes now will face Trey Ogden at UFC 287". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  22. ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-04-08). "UFC 287: Ignacio Bahamondes Cruises Past Trey Ogden with Ease". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
  23. ^ "UFC finalizing Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Ludovit Klein for August event". MMA Junkie. 2023-06-07. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  24. ^ Theodosi, Jamie (2023-08-05). "UFC Nashville: L'udovit Klein Dominates Bahamondes, Picks Up Decision Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  25. ^ "Ignacio Bahamondes vs Christos Giagos Reported for UFC Vegas 89". ITN WWE. 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
  26. ^ Dewar, Val (2024-04-06). "UFC Vegas 90: Ignacio Bahamondes Notches Second UFC Headkick KO, Sleeps Christos Giagos". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
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  28. ^ Mike Bohn (2024-07-15). "Dana White says Noche UFC at Sphere will be 10 fights, cost already at $17 million". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
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