Where is Ignacio Bahamondes from?

Last Modified Jun 11, 2025 17:19 GMT
UFC 313: Pereira v Ankalaev
Ignacio Bahamondes. [Image courtesy: Getty].

Ignacio Bahamondes is a 27-year-old Chilean professional mixed martial artist. Standing at six feet one inch tall and 156 pounds, the Chilean fighter has become a force to be reckoned with as a striker in the 155 lb division. Bahamondes started his professional MMA career in 2015 with a record of 10 victories and three defeats on regional circuits in North and Latin America. In the process, he won the Lux Fight League Lightweight Championship.

His UFC record consists of a unanimous decision victory against Trey Ogden at UFC 287 in April 2023, a unanimous decision defeat to Ľudovít Klein in August 2023, and a first-round knockout win over Christos Giagos in April 2024. His last fight was against Manuel Torres, whom he defeated by a technical knockout in the first round at UFC 306 on September 14, 2024. Bahamondes submitted Jalin Turner on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States, during the main card of UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev in the first round.

Ignacio Bahamondes Nationality

Igancio Bahamondes is of Chilean nationality. He was born on August 27, 1997, in Santiago, Chile. Bahamondes followed in his father's footsteps, a former South American WKN kickboxing champion, and got into combat sports. After a successful amateur kickboxing career, he moved to the U.S. at 16 to pursue MMA, settling in Miami alone without knowing English.

Ignacio Bahamondes UFC Record

Heading into his upcoming fight, Ignacio Bahamondes holds a UFC record of six wins and two losses in the promotion as of June 11, 2025.

Last updated on May 11, 2025

FAQs on Ignacio Bahamondes' Nationality

A. Ignacio Bahamondes hails from Chile.

A. Ignacio Bahamondes was born in Santiago, Chile, on August 27, 1997.

A. As of June 2025, Ignacio Bahamondes is 27 years old.

A. Ignacio Bahamondes trains at Valle Flow Striking in Chicago, Illinois.

A. He has an orthodox stance.

Related Stories

“We got a little bit lost” - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues admits missteps against Johanna Persson made fight tougher than necessary “We got a little bit lost” - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues admits missteps against Johanna Persson made fight tougher than necessary
“We got a little bit lost” - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues admits missteps against Johanna Persson made fight tougher than necessary
"I'm already looking ahead" - Petchtanong says radar is locked on bantamweight world title, not Yuki Yoza "I'm already looking ahead" - Petchtanong says radar is locked on bantamweight world title, not Yuki Yoza
"I'm already looking ahead" - Petchtanong says radar is locked on bantamweight world title, not Yuki Yoza
1d
“I feel so confident” - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues says she has reached her fighting peak as a Muay Thai artist “I feel so confident” - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues says she has reached her fighting peak as a Muay Thai artist
“I feel so confident” - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues says she has reached her fighting peak as a Muay Thai artist
1d
"He's the best" - Yuki Yoza rates Petchtanong as top opponent ahead of ONE Friday Fights 116 "He's the best" - Yuki Yoza rates Petchtanong as top opponent ahead of ONE Friday Fights 116
"He's the best" - Yuki Yoza rates Petchtanong as top opponent ahead of ONE Friday Fights 116
1d
"I realized he was flexible and strong" - Jhanlo Mark Sangiao admits Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg proved tougher than expected "I realized he was flexible and strong" - Jhanlo Mark Sangiao admits Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg proved tougher than expected
"I realized he was flexible and strong" - Jhanlo Mark Sangiao admits Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg proved tougher than expected
“I can overcome his style" - Yuki Yoza confident he has the key to halt Petchtanong in Bangkok “I can overcome his style" - Yuki Yoza confident he has the key to halt Petchtanong in Bangkok
“I can overcome his style" - Yuki Yoza confident he has the key to halt Petchtanong in Bangkok
1d
"We're trying to do this now" - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues working on improving finishing ability "We're trying to do this now" - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues working on improving finishing ability
"We're trying to do this now" - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues working on improving finishing ability
Jhanlo Mark Sangiao says recent success comes from all-around wellness: “Mental strength is as important as physical strength” Jhanlo Mark Sangiao says recent success comes from all-around wellness: “Mental strength is as important as physical strength”
Jhanlo Mark Sangiao says recent success comes from all-around wellness: “Mental strength is as important as physical strength”
1d
"We're going to be ready for that" - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues plans on full transition to MMA "We're going to be ready for that" - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues plans on full transition to MMA
"We're going to be ready for that" - Allycia Hellen Rodrigues plans on full transition to MMA
What is Isaac Cruz's nationality? A closer look at the boxer's ethnic roots What is Isaac Cruz's nationality? A closer look at the boxer's ethnic roots
What is Isaac Cruz's nationality? A closer look at the boxer's ethnic roots 
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications