Ignacio Bahamondes
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Winning streak snapped at three
Bahamondes lost to Rafael Fiziev via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan.
ANALYSIS
Bahamondes entered having won three in a row, all via first-round stoppage, but this was a big ask on the road in hostile territory against a legitimately talented opponent. One of the most creative strikers in the lightweight division, Ignacio really struggled to use his length and reach edge to his advantage. Fiziev constantly crashed the pocket, leading to four successful takedowns on four attempts. There just wasn't enough offense from the Bahamondes side to potentially win a decision. The good news is that Ignacio is still just 27 years old and has plenty of time to rebound from this setback.
Bahamondes entered having won three in a row, all via first-round stoppage, but this was a big ask on the road in hostile territory against a legitimately talented opponent. One of the most creative strikers in the lightweight division, Ignacio really struggled to use his length and reach edge to his advantage. Fiziev constantly crashed the pocket, leading to four successful takedowns on four attempts. There just wasn't enough offense from the Bahamondes side to potentially win a decision. The good news is that Ignacio is still just 27 years old and has plenty of time to rebound from this setback.
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Books Fiziev in June
Bahamondes will take on Rafael Fiziev in a lightweight bout at UFC Baku on June 21st, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Bahamondes is the winner of three straight bouts, a streak that's pushed his UFC record to 6-2. Most recently, he disposed of Jalin Turner via Triangle Choke back in March. He'll be facing a desperate opponent in June, however, as Fiziev has lost three straight and needs to change his fortunes in the promotion soon.
Bahamondes is the winner of three straight bouts, a streak that's pushed his UFC record to 6-2. Most recently, he disposed of Jalin Turner via Triangle Choke back in March. He'll be facing a desperate opponent in June, however, as Fiziev has lost three straight and needs to change his fortunes in the promotion soon.
Taps out Jalin Turner
Bahamondes defeated Jalin Turner via submission (triangle choke) at 2:29 of Round 1 at UFC 313 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's just the second submission win of Bahamondes' career, and it came in a massive spot. Known as a volume striker with elite size and length for the lightweight division, Ignacio put his 6-foot-3 frame to use from the bottom. He used his long legs to catch Turner in a triangle choke and pulled with all his might. It ended up being enough to earn the stoppage, as well as a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Still just 27 years old, Bahamondes is 6-1 in his past seven fights, with five of those wins coming via stoppage. He's quickly flying up the rankings in what is a loaded lightweight division.
It's just the second submission win of Bahamondes' career, and it came in a massive spot. Known as a volume striker with elite size and length for the lightweight division, Ignacio put his 6-foot-3 frame to use from the bottom. He used his long legs to catch Turner in a triangle choke and pulled with all his might. It ended up being enough to earn the stoppage, as well as a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Still just 27 years old, Bahamondes is 6-1 in his past seven fights, with five of those wins coming via stoppage. He's quickly flying up the rankings in what is a loaded lightweight division.
Next fight scheduled
Bahamondes is scheduled to compete against fellow lightweight Jalin Turner at UFC 313 in Las Vegas on March 8, per Matthew Wells of MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Bahamondes will look to build off his strong 2024 that saw him finish both Christos Giagos and Manuel Torres within a round. Up next for Bahamondes is a lightweight who went 0-1 that aforementioned year, with said loss being an upset defeat to Renato Moicano.
Bahamondes will look to build off his strong 2024 that saw him finish both Christos Giagos and Manuel Torres within a round. Up next for Bahamondes is a lightweight who went 0-1 that aforementioned year, with said loss being an upset defeat to Renato Moicano.
Statement win at UFC 306
Bahamondes defeated Manuel Torres via TKO (punches) at 4:02 of Round 1 at UFC 306 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It's a statement win from Bahamondes in a bout in which he found himself as a +110 underdog. Facing an opponent with four straight first-round knockout wins on his resume, Ignacio showed off both his power and pinpoint striking. A sniper in every sense of the word, Bahamondes dropped Torres twice, the second of which, combined with some follow-up blows, forced referee Marc Goddard to pull the plug. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Still just 27 years of age, Bahamondes is 5-1 in his past six bouts dating back to August 2021, with four of those wins coming via stoppage. He's a name to keep an eye on moving forward in a loaded lightweight division.
It's a statement win from Bahamondes in a bout in which he found himself as a +110 underdog. Facing an opponent with four straight first-round knockout wins on his resume, Ignacio showed off both his power and pinpoint striking. A sniper in every sense of the word, Bahamondes dropped Torres twice, the second of which, combined with some follow-up blows, forced referee Marc Goddard to pull the plug. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Still just 27 years of age, Bahamondes is 5-1 in his past six bouts dating back to August 2021, with four of those wins coming via stoppage. He's a name to keep an eye on moving forward in a loaded lightweight division.
Will take on Torres
Bahamondes will fight Manuel Torres in a lightweight bout at UFC 306 in Las Vegas on Sept. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bahamondes will look to keep his momentum going after he disposed of Christos Giagos with a Head Kick in the first round of a fight back in April, a win that pushed his UFC record to 4-2-0. At 6-foot-3, Bahamondes has five inches of height on his opponent. Torres, however, is perfect in the UFC at 3-0-0 and will be looking for a fourth consecutive victory.
Bahamondes will look to keep his momentum going after he disposed of Christos Giagos with a Head Kick in the first round of a fight back in April, a win that pushed his UFC record to 4-2-0. At 6-foot-3, Bahamondes has five inches of height on his opponent. Torres, however, is perfect in the UFC at 3-0-0 and will be looking for a fourth consecutive victory.