IGNACIO BAHAMONDES

Ignacio Bahamondes represents Chile within the UFC lightweight division. After developing his skills in kickboxing, he relocated to the United States as a teenager to focus on mixed martial arts. His professional development includes capturing the LUX Fight League lightweight championship, which helped him secure a spot in the promotion following his participation in Dana White's Contender Series. He trains at Valle Flow Striking and consistently relies on a stand-up approach rooted in his striking background, earning several performance bonuses for his efforts inside the cage.

He enters this competition carrying a professional mark of 18-6-0. His recent activity shows a string of four victories alongside one defeat. He dropped a decision to Rafael Fiziev in June 2025 but rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Tofiq Musayev in March 2026.