Bahamondes Submits Turner With Triangle at UFC 313
Ignacio Bahamondes stopped Jalin Turner with a triangle choke at 2:29 of the first round at UFC 313 on March 8, 2025. The lightweight bout took place on the main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Bahamondes earned the submission after Turner had spent nearly a year away from competition, delivering one of the night’s most impressive finishes.
Bahamondes showed his grappling game
Bahamondes is known for his long reach and striking ability, but he did not rely solely on a stand-up exchange. He created an opening to take Turner down and worked into a position where he could attack the neck. Turner tried to defend, but Bahamondes adjusted his legs and locked in a tight triangle choke. The hold forced the tap at 2:29.
The finish stood out because it came against a dangerous and experienced opponent who had built a reputation as a powerful lightweight striker. Bahamondes’ willingness to grapple changed the shape of the fight and allowed him to secure a submission before Turner could establish his offense. The win added another finish to Bahamondes’ record and showed the range of his game.
A quick turnaround for the Chilean lightweight
Bahamondes entered UFC 313 after a loss to Manuel Torres and was looking to reset his momentum. The first-round submission provided a decisive response and gave him one of the most notable victories of his UFC run. The UFC’s post-event coverage called it the biggest win of his career to that point and noted that it moved him toward the lightweight top 15.
Turner returned after an 11-month layoff and had hoped to rebound from a difficult stretch. Instead, he was caught in the opening round and suffered a second consecutive loss. After the stoppage, Turner removed his gloves in the Octagon, prompting speculation about his future. He later said he was stepping away from competition, though that announcement did not determine whether he would return at a later date.
One of UFC 313’s standout finishes
UFC 313 was headlined by Magomed Ankalaev’s championship win over Alex Pereira, while the co-main event delivered Justin Gaethje’s decision victory over Rafael Fiziev. Bahamondes’ submission added another highlight to the main card. The official scorecards record the triangle choke at 2:29 of the opening round, and UFC’s main card recap includes the bout among the event’s key results.
After UFC 313, Turner briefly announced his retirement, then returned to beat Edson Barboza by first-round TKO at UFC 323 in December 2025. He followed that with a first-round KO of Kauê Fernandes at 0:39 at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026. Bahamondes also returned to the win column, defeating Muslim Salikhov by unanimous decision at Noche UFC on September 12, 2026. UFC recaps the results for UFC 323, official results report, and Noche UFC.
Bahamondes spoke in the Octagon after the win. Watch the UFC interview below.
