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Ian Escuza

"El Especimen"
8-0-0PeruPeruLast 5
Amateur Muay Thai 0-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Ian Escuza holds a professional MMA record of 8-0-0. Ian 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
1996-04-28
Age
30
Nationality
Peru
Birthplace
United States

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
  • 2017Laureles Deportivos del Peru in the grade of 'Gran Cruz' - the nation's highest sporting honour - presented by the Instituto Peruano del Deporte on 18 December 2017 at the Estadio Nacional, one of 11 athletes decorated that day and the only combat-sports athlete among them. The official citation reads: 'Al peleador de muay thai Ian Escuza Zimmermann se le otorga esta condecoracion en el grado de Gran Cruz, por haber obtenido la medalla de oro en el IFMA World Muay Thai Championship 2017.' Gran Cruz requires a world or Olympic title in the top category (or 25 years representing the country), which is why the other ten received the lower Gran Oficial grade.
  • 2016Runner-up · IFMA Pan American Championships
  • 2016Champion · South American Championships
  • 2016Best Fighter of the 2016 South American Muaythai Championship in Cochabamba, Bolivia - chosen unanimously by the coaches of all six participating countries. He was 20. The Peruvian squad, coached by Rodrigo Jorquera, won the team title with 9 golds.
  • 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 landed16.88per min
75% accuracy
Strikes absorbed0.00per min
100% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed28.13per 15 min
100% success
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

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

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Luca Borando
    UFCDana White's Contender Series 94· Sep 29, 2026· Featherweight
    TKO
    R1 · 0:32
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. WIN
    vs Joackim Neto
    Inka FC 43: Escuza vs. Neto· Jun 20, 2024· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 10-7
    TKO
    R1 · 0:40
  5. WIN
    vs Wemerson Vitor
    Inka FC 40: Ramses vs. Pereira· Feb 29, 2024· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 6-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:53
  6. WIN
    vs Francisco da Silva
    Inka FC 39· Dec 21, 2023· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:27
  7. WIN
    vs Eyner Tarrillo
    FFC 62: Navarrete vs. Galindo· Jun 22, 2023· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:27
  8. WIN
    vs Armando Vazquez
    Zhong Luo CFS 2· Nov 13, 2021· 1-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:43

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1725▲33
Peak
1725Sep 29, 2026
Rated fights
8
15001600170020222023202420252026Nov 13, 2021 · 1541Jun 22, 2023 · 1570Dec 21, 2023 · 1602Feb 29, 2024 · 1634Jun 20, 2024 · 1662Dec 11, 2024 · 1700Jun 24, 2026 · 1692Sep 29, 2026 · 17251725

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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.