Quick Info
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | Chilean |
| Date of Birth | 27/08/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Santiago, Chile |
Latest News about Ignacio Bahamondes
12/09/2026
Bahamondes was booked to face Muslim Salikhov at Noche UFC, with reports indicating the bout would take place at welterweight after he moved up from lightweight. The fight marked a notable division change in his UFC career.
21/06/2025
Bahamondes faced Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight bout at UFC Baku. The matchup was part of his push toward the division rankings and was widely covered in UFC news leading into the event.
08/03/2025
Ignacio Bahamondes defeated Jalin Turner by first-round stoppage at UFC 313, earning a significant win that boosted his profile in the lightweight division. The result also drew attention because Bahamondes urged Turner to reconsider retirement after the fight.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ignacio Antonio Bahamondes Carabantes |
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| Nickname | La Jaula |
| Known For | Competing in the UFC lightweight division |
| Current Division | Lightweight |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'3" |
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| Weight | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 75.5" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Personal Life
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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Family
| Father | Manuel Bahamondes |
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Career
| Sport | Mixed martial arts |
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| Years Active | 2015–present |
| Promotions | UFC, LUX Fight League |
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Style Quotient
| Primary Style | Striking |
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| Background | Amateur kickboxing |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/jaulabahamondes |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Moved to the United States at age 16 to pursue MMA. | |
| 2. Born and raised in Santiago, Chile. | |
| 3. Has a strong kickboxing background. | |
| 4. Nickname 'La Jaula' means 'The Cage'. | |
| 5. His father was a South American WKN kickboxing champion. |