Ignacio Bahamondes, a mixed martial artist from Chile, fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Lightweight class. The fighter began training at a young age, and being from a family of athletes gave him the extra push he required to excel in his professional career.
Unknown Facts About Ignacio Bahamondes
1. He was born and raised in Santiago, Chile
Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, Ignacio Bahamondes is currently 27 years old. His father is Manuel Bahamondes, a popular Chilean kickboxer. Ignacio is also known to have a good number of brothers and sisters whose names are not yet mentioned.
2. Ignacio Bahamondes’ family is athletic
Ignacio’s father is a South American WKN kickboxing champion, as was already mentioned. He also holds a black belt in Kempo karate and has been the head instructor of Team Bahamondes, a karate school in Santiago, for about 40 years. In addition, Ignacio’s paternal grandfather was a Chilean professional boxer. More so, Raul Carabantes, his great-grandfather on his mother’s side, was a successful boxer in Chile in the 1930s and 1940s.
3. He started kickboxing at the age of 10
Although Ignacio has said that he cannot pinpoint when he began training in martial arts, it is on record that he started kickboxing at the age of 10. When he turned 14, MMA started making its way to Chile and that was how he got into the MMA. According to him, he fell in love with MMA and has remained there because it is very competitive.
4. The fighter moved to the U.S when he turned 16 in a bid to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional MMA fighter
Ignacio relocated to the United States when he was 16 years old to pursue his aspirations of being an MMA champion. He originally traveled to Miami before arriving in Chicago where he began receiving instruction from Mike Valle at VFS Academy.
Meanwhile, Ignacio competed in LUX, Combate Americas, LFA, and other tough promotions to earn his way into the UFC. His victory on DWCS was a significant career advance and Ignacio rates it as his most significant MMA triumph.
5. He was awarded a contract with the UFC after he competed at Dana White’s Contender Series 34
On November 4, 2020, Bahamondes got the opportunity to fight against Edson Gomez in Dana White’s Contender Series 34 and he was given a contract with the UFC after winning the fight by knockout in the second round.
Also, on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 29, he made his second appearance for the organization against Roosevelt Roberts. In the third round, he was knocked out five seconds before the final horn. He received a Performance of the Night bonus for the result. On February 26, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green, Bahamondes faced Rong Zhu. In the third round, he submitted to win the fight.
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6. Ignacio Bahamondes’ brother is also a fighter
Bahamondes has said that apart from him and his father, his younger brother is also a fighter. Ignacio expressed optimism that his little brother will grow to even be better than him. He has also said boxing runs in his bloodline and he knows that his children and his brother’s children will also continue with the Bahamondes legacy.
7. Christianity has influenced Ignacio’s career
The Chilean mixed martial artist is very open about his Christian faith and how it has influenced his career. According to him, his faith helps him to stay on the path that he must follow. He has also said that as a young person, he is prone to sin and falling but his faith has taught him that God has a great purpose for him and this helps guides him in the choices and decisions he makes.
8. He has 3 tattoos on his arms
The MMA fighter has 3 tattoos on his arms and he has explained their significance. According to him, the one on his shoulder is the ichtus and it is the mark of Christians. The one on his forearm is his dog, Danko, the protector of his house in Chile, and the one on his other forearm signifies and reminds him of his family.
9. Is the MMA fighter dating anyone?
From all indications, Ignacio Bahamondes does not have a girlfriend at the moment. The professional fighter appears to be focusing on his promising professional martial arts career.
10. Ignacio Bahamondes’ net worth is estimated at about $500 thousand
Ignacio Bahamondes’ net worth has been stated by several sources as $500 thousand. However, this is expected to rise in the coming years given that he has so many prospects in his professional career. Also, by the time the fighter begins to attract sponsorship and brand ambassadorial deals to himself, these will greatly improve his net worth.
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