Humberto Bandenay

Humberto Bandenay (born September 4, 1994) is a Peruvian mixed martial artist (MMA) who is best known for competing in the Featherweight division in the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Bandenay started his professional MMA career in 2012 and amassed a record of 13–4 before signing with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Bandenay made his UFC debut on August 5, 2017, against Martín Bravo at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno. He won the fight via knockout in round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Bandenay was scheduled to face Steven Peterson on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 126. However, due to visa issues, Bandenay was pulled from the bout and replaced by Brandon Davis.

On May 19, 2018, Bandenay faced Gabriel Benítez at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.

Bandenay faced Austin Arnett on November 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 140. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Bandenay faced Luiz Eduardo Garagorri on August 10, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 14. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Bandenay was released by the UFC in October 2019.

Post-UFC career After his release from the UFC, Bandenay returned to the Fusion FC. He faced Bruno Conti at Fusion FC 41 on November 13, 2019, winning the bout via technical knockout in the second round.

Copa Combate 2019 On December 16, 2019, news surfaced that Bandenay would be joining Combate Americas' eight-man lightweight tournament that took place on December 20, 2019. In the quarterfinals, Bandenay faced Hugo Prada in a one-round bout. Bandenay won the fight via unanimous decision and advanced to the semifinals.

In the semifinals, Bandenay faced Jose Luis Verdugo. Bandenay knocked Verdugo down in the second round and finished the bout via technical knockout by way of ground-and-pound, advancing to the final. Bandenay lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Professional Fighters League Bandenay made his PFL debut against Kim Sang-won on May 2, 2026, at PFL Sioux Falls. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Kim Sang-won TKO (elbows) PFL Sioux Falls: Storley vs. Zendeli

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Win

Amin Gasimov TKO (knee to the body and punches) 559 Fights 122

Porterville, California, United States Win

Ernie Juarez TKO (head kick) Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 30

Santa Ynez, California, United States Win

Erick Sánchez Technical Submission (triangle choke) Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 29

Wheatland, California, United States Loss

Alvaro Andres Guerrero TKO (punches) Fusion FC 85

Lima, Peru Win

Ronaldo Nogueira Submission (rear-naked choke) Fusion FC 80

Lima, Peru Win

Naif Tadeu Correa Jr. TKO (punches) Fusion FC 76

Lima, Peru NC

Luann Sardinha NC (illegal elbow) Fusion FC 72

Lima, Peru Win

Welinton Benvenutti Submission (triangle choke) Fusion FC 70

Lima, Peru Win

Sebastian Piedrahita Submission (rear-naked choke) Naciones MMA 8

Bogotá, Colombia Win

Daniel Luigy Bastidas Submission (rear-naked choke) WCC 05

Lima, Peru Win

Lian Pantaleon Decision (unanimous) WCC 04

Chiclayo, Peru Loss

Rafa García Decision (unanimous) Combate 55: Mexicali

Mexicali, Mexico Win

Erick Gonzalez Decision (unanimous)

Win

Jose Luis Verdugo TKO (punches)

Win

Hugo Hernando Prada Decision (unanimous)

Win

Bruno Conti TKO (punches) Fusion FC 41

Lima, Peru Loss

Luiz Eduardo Garagorri Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2

Montevideo, Uruguay Loss

Austin Arnett Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio

Buenos Aires, Argentina Loss

Gabriel Benítez KO (slam) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman

Santiago, Chile Win

Martin Bravo KO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Salim Mukhidinov Submission (armbar) KOTC: Groundbreaking

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Vicente Vargas Submission (rear-naked choke) Fusion FC 25

Lima, Peru Win

Alonso Santos Verona Submission (armbar) Redemption Fighters 2

Lima, Peru Win

Henry Moya TKO (doctor stoppage) Fusion FC 21

Lima, Peru Win

Sergio Hortig KO (head kick) Fusion FC 20

Lima, Peru Loss

Arturo Chavez Submission (rear-naked choke) Fusion FC 19

Lima, Peru Win

Jose Zarauz TKO (punches) Fusion FC 18

Lima, Peru Loss

Alonso Santos Verona Submission (choke) Fusion FC 16

Lima, Peru Win

Luis Marlon Gonzales Decision (split) Fusion FC 15

Lima, Peru NC

Luis Marlon Gonzales No Contest Fusion FC 13

Lima, Peru Win

Manuel Meza Submission (triangle choke) Trujillo FC 2

Trujillo, Peru Win

Alonso Santos Verona Submission (rear-naked choke) Fusion FC 11

Lima, Peru Win

Jesus Pinedo Decision (split) Inka FC 26

Lima, Peru Loss

Enrique Barzola Submission (rear-naked choke) Inka FC 25

Lima, Peru Loss

Bruno Pereira da Silva Submission (heel hook) Inka FC 24

Lima, Peru Win

Juan Manuel Inurritegui Decision (unanimous) Inka FC 22

Lima, Peru Win

Luis Chang Guibert TKO (punches) 300 Sparta 1

Lima, Peru Win

Renzo Mendez Submission (triangle choke) Inka FC 20

Lima, Peru