Ignacio Bahamondes won’t shy away from the pressure and heavy expectations ahead of his UFC debut. The 23-year-old prospect will fight for the first time under the UFC banner on the heels of one of the best knockouts of 2020, a front kick against Edson Gomez last year on “Dana White’s Contender Series.” The finish earned him a contract with the UFC and set him as a clear standout of DWCS. Bahamondes (11-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) debuts this Saturday at UFC on ABC 2 in Las Vegas against seasoned veteran John Makdessi. It’s a big bout and a big platform for Bahamondes’ first go in the UFC. Yet, the Chilean fighter is cherishing it all and can’t wait to give fans another spectacular finish. “I’m in debt with my fans,” Bahamondes told MMA Junkie in Spanish
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DWCS standout Ignacio Bahamondes relishes high expectations for UFC debut – MMA Junkie