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Highlight-reel KO earns contract
Bahamondes defeated Edson Gomez via KO (front kick) at 2:31 of Round 2 at Dana White's Contender Series. After the show, he was one of four fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Bahamondes entered as the biggest betting favorite of the night at (-380), but didn't necessarily look the part early. Gomez was absolutely game despite missing weight, but the chin and takedown defense of Bahamondes held up. The bad cut for Gomez finally seemed to slow him down as Round 2 wore on, and Bahamondes connected with a beautifully-placed front kick reminiscent of UFC legend Anderson Silva. Gomez was immediately floored and the fight was over, and this will go down as a highlight for years to come. Bahamondes is just 23 years old and appears to be loaded with long-term potential.
Bahamondes entered as the biggest betting favorite of the night at (-380), but didn't necessarily look the part early. Gomez was absolutely game despite missing weight, but the chin and takedown defense of Bahamondes held up. The bad cut for Gomez finally seemed to slow him down as Round 2 wore on, and Bahamondes connected with a beautifully-placed front kick reminiscent of UFC legend Anderson Silva. Gomez was immediately floored and the fight was over, and this will go down as a highlight for years to come. Bahamondes is just 23 years old and appears to be loaded with long-term potential.