Ian Escuza

"El Especimen"

8-0-0

PeruLast 5

Amateur Muay Thai 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Luca Borando · TKO · Sep 29, 2026

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Luca BorandoTKO · R1 00:34

UFCDana White's Contender Series 94·September 29, 2026

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Ian Escuza holds a professional MMA record of 8-0-0. Escuza has won 8 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 0 by decision. Most recent fight: September 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Apr 28, 1996
Age: 30
Nationality: Peru
Birthplace: United States

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Career history

WIN
vs Luca Borando
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 94· Sep 29, 2026· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 00:34
WIN
vs Octavio Lopez×1Title bout · Title win #1
Inka 58: Escuza vs. Lopez· Jun 24, 2026· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 4-2
TKO
R1 · 0:27
WIN
vs Nonato Junior×1Title bout · Title win #1
Inka FC 47: Escuza vs. Shaolin· Dec 11, 2024· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 10-8-1
TKO
R1 · 3:33
WIN
vs Joackim Neto
Inka FC 43: Escuza vs. Neto· Jun 20, 2024· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 10-7
TKO
R1 · 0:40
WIN
vs Wemerson Vitor
Inka FC 40: Ramses vs. Pereira· Feb 29, 2024· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 6-7
TKO
R1 · 1:53
WIN
vs Francisco da Silva
Inka FC 39· Dec 21, 2023· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:27
WIN
vs Eyner Tarrillo
FFC 62: Navarrete vs. Galindo· Jun 22, 2023· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 0:27
WIN
vs Armando Vazquez
Zhong Luo CFS 2· Nov 13, 2021· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 4:43

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMuay Thai

2024Featherweight Championship · Inka MMA (Inka Fighting Championship)
2019Champion · Versus Fighting Championship
2018Runner-up · IFMA Pan American Championships · -67 kg
2017Champion · IFMA Worlds · -71 kg
2017Bronze · IFMA Pan American Championships · 71 kg Catchweight
2016Runner-up · IFMA Pan American Championships
2016Champion · South American Championships
Champion · Peru National Championships
Peru national team · Muay Thai · 2016-2018
AGE 12Started in Muay Thai

Camp

Pitbull Martial Arts Center · Lima, Peru
Fight Lab Peru · Miraflores, Lima, Peru Founder
UFC Performance Institute Mexico · Mexico City, Mexico
Escuela F-14 · Muay Thai · Lima, Peru Former

Coaches

Ivan 'Pitbull' Iberico · Head coach
Frank Paredes · Head coach
Rodrigo Jorquera · Head coach
Renato Mansilla · Mentor

Training partners

Claudio Puelles
Enrique Barzola
Gaston Bolanos

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 8-0-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed15.88per min

75% accuracy

Strikes absorbed0.00per min

100% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed26.47per 15 min

100% success

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Ian Escuza sits in the top 25.

UFC

Recent & upcoming opponents

Luca Borando Compare

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1730▲38
Peak: 1730Sep 29, 2026
Rated fights: 8

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ian Escuza fight next?

Ian Escuza has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ian Escuza's record?

Ian Escuza's professional MMA record is 8-0-0.

Who is Ian Escuza fighting next?

Ian Escuza's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ian Escuza fight last?

Ian Escuza most recently fought Luca Borando at Dana White's Contender Series 94 on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Ian Escuza fight in?

Ian Escuza fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Ian Escuza have?

Ian Escuza has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Ian Escuza?

Ian Escuza is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Ian Escuza weigh?

Ian Escuza weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Ian Escuza's reach?

Ian Escuza has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Ian Escuza?

Ian Escuza is 30 years old (born Apr 28, 1996).

Where is Ian Escuza from?

Ian Escuza is from Peru.

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