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UFC 313 Heats Up: Jalin Turner vs. Ignacio Bahamondes Added to Stacked Las Vegas Card

Garrett Kerman Sports Editor

Published17 Feb 2025

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The UFC has just announced an electrifying addition to its upcoming UFC 313 pay-per-view event. Lightweight contenders Jalin Turner and Ignacio Bahamondes are set to clash in what promises to be a thrilling matchup on March 8, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Jalin Turner will fight Ignacio Bahamondes at #UFC313 on March 8th. (first rep. @CCLegaspi) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2025 pic.twitter.com/oZ6Lzc0XHm

— UFC FIGHT NEWS (@ufcfightime) February 14, 2025

A Battle of Explosive Finishers

Jalin “The Tarantula” Turner (14-8 MMA, 7-5 UFC) will step into the Octagon looking to bounce back from a recent setback. The 28-year-old American suffered a second-round loss to Renato Moicano at UFC 300, a defeat that capped off a challenging 1-3 run for the talented lightweight. However, fight fans shouldn’t be fooled by Turner’s recent record. Prior to his loss against Moicano, Turner showcased his devastating power with a violent first-round finish of Bobby Green, reminding the division of his finishing prowess.

Standing across from Turner will be the surging Chilean prospect, Ignacio “La Jaula” Bahamondes (16-5 MMA, 5-2 UFC). Bahamondes enters this contest riding high on a wave of momentum, having secured back-to-back Performance of the Night bonuses in his last two outings. The 25-year-old has been nothing short of spectacular, scoring first-round finishes against Christos Giagos at UFC Fight Night 240 and Manuel Torres at UFC 306. These performances not only padded Bahamondes’ wallet but also served notice to the lightweight division that a new contender has arrived.

UFC 313: A Card Worthy of Las Vegas

The addition of Turner vs. Bahamondes further bolsters an already impressive UFC 313 lineup. The event, which will take place at the iconic T-Mobile Arena, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated cards of 2025.

Headlining the evening is a light heavyweight showdown between former champion Alex Pereira and the dangerous Magomed Ankalaev. The co-main event features a lightweight clash that has fight fans salivating, as Justin Gaethje takes on Dan Hooker in what could easily be a Fight of the Year candidate.

THIS MAIN CARD FOR #UFC313 🤩 pic.twitter.com/czZePRi0Dl

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 16, 2025

Other notable bouts on the card include a heavyweight tilt between Curtis Blaydes and Rizvan Kuniev, as well as an intriguing women’s strawweight matchup pitting Iasmin Lucindo against former title challenger Amanda Lemos.

The Turner vs. Bahamondes fight is expected to feature prominently on the main card, given both fighters’ penchant for spectacular finishes. This matchup not only provides an opportunity for Turner to right the ship and reassert himself as a force in the lightweight division, but it also offers Bahamondes a chance to continue his ascent and potentially break into the rankings with a victory over an established name.

As the UFC continues to stack its pay-per-view events with compelling matchups, UFC 313 stands out as a card that promises to deliver action from top to bottom. With the addition of Turner vs. Bahamondes, fight fans have yet another reason to tune in on March 8.

The clash between these two dynamic lightweights encapsulates everything that makes mixed martial arts so thrilling. Turner’s length and power against Bahamondes’ technical striking and finishing ability sets the stage for a potential show-stealer. As both fighters aim to make a statement in the always-competitive 155-pound division, viewers can expect nothing less than fireworks when these two step into the Octagon.

With just under three weeks to go until UFC 313, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be an unforgettable night of fights in the fight capital of the world.