IGNACIO BAHAMONDES

Ignacio Bahamondes represents Chile within the lightweight division. Originally a kickboxer, he relocated to the United States to join the Valle Flow Striking team in Chicago. His professional path included winning the LUX Fight League lightweight championship before securing a UFC roster spot through Dana White's Contender Series. Throughout his tenure with the promotion, he has garnered multiple Performance of the Night honors.

Entering the contest with a career mark of 17-7-0, Bahamondes faces a challenging stretch in his recent outings. He suffered back-to-back unanimous decision defeats against Tofiq Musayev in March 2026 and Rafael Fiziev in June 2025. Prior to those setbacks, he enjoyed a three-fight winning streak, which included a triangle choke victory over Jalin Turner, a technical knockout against Manuel Torres, and a head kick finish of Christos Giagos.