Cage Warriors – Europe’s Leading MMA Organisation – is delighted to announce that Luca Borando has been drafted compete on Dana White’s Contender Series, where he will feature on Week 8 of the 2026 season.
The Italian will take on Ian Escuza at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on September 29, with a coveted UFC contract on the line.
The 26-year-old enters the biggest fight of his career riding a five-fight win streak with every fight ending by devastating knockout.
Fighting out of Aurora MMA gym based in Rome, Borando originally hails from Milan and has also trained out in San Diego as part of the ‘MMA Fight Academy’ under legendary coach Marc Fiore, who trained UFC champions in the UFC.
9-1 as a Professional, Luca Borando enters the prime of his career on the cusp of a UFC contract, looking to bring his ice-cold celebrations and finishes to the famous UFC octagon with a highlight-reel win on Tuesday night.
Dana White’s Contender Series Week 8 takes place on Tuesday, September 29. The event will be available to watch live on UFC Fight Pass.