Musayev wins in Seattle
Tofiq Musayev edged Ignacio Bahamondes by decision in a thrilling bout at UFC Seattle, adding another high‑tempo finish to an action‑packed card (x.com). The result helped cement Seattle as one of the weekend’s best cards alongside other major combat sports shows (lowkickmma.com).
The three judges returned cards of 29-28, 29-27 and 30-27 in Musayev’s favor, with the bout closing the preliminary slate at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer on March 28, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena. (ufc.com). (ufc.com) UFC’s recap and independent fight reports recorded an illegal fence grab and a clear headbutt by Musayev in the second round, and the cageside physician briefly assessed the action before the fight resumed. (ufc.com) (sherdog.com). (ufc.com) Official fight metrics posted after the event showed Musayev landed 52 significant strikes to Bahamondes’ 47, and the bloody three-round war was awarded Fight of the Night — each combatant received a $100,000 bonus. (bvmsports.com) (mmajunkie.usatoday.com). (bvmsports.com) The victory marked Musayev’s first in the UFC and pushed his pro ledger to 23-6, while Bahamondes’ record moved to 17-7 overall and 6-4 inside the promotion. (mmajunkie.usatoday.com) (tapology.com). (mmajunkie.usatoday.com) Tapology’s bout listing shows both fighters’ disclosed show pay at $100,000 apiece, and event write-ups noted Musayev entered the Octagon as a former RIZIN/Bellator lightweight standout before returning to win in Seattle. (tapology.com) (cagesidepress.com). (tapology.com)
