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DWCS Fight Ends Controversially After Foul Ruled Insignificant
30 Sep
Summary
- A featherweight bout concluded in 32 seconds via TKO.
- The winner landed a clearly grounded final blow.
- Officials deemed the foul insignificant, upholding the TKO.
A featherweight bout at Dana White's Contender Series concluded in a mere 32 seconds, but not without significant controversy. Ian Escuza was declared the victor by TKO over Luca Borando following a rapid exchange of knees near the cage.
During the decisive sequence, Escuza landed a final knee that clearly struck Borando while he was on the ground. This illegal blow was followed by punches before the fight was stopped. Referee Herb Dean witnessed the foul, and commission officials reviewed the replay.
Despite the visual evidence of Borando being grounded, the Nevada Athletic Commission opted not to alter the fight's outcome. Their rationale, according to the broadcast, was that the illegal strike did not contribute to the eventual finish. This ruling has since drawn widespread questioning from viewers and media members.
Escuza's win preserves his undefeated record and 100 percent finishing rate. Conversely, Borando's five-fight winning streak has been halted by this contentious decision. Borando's management has reportedly been contacted regarding potential challenges to the result.
