Andre Lima delivered a scathing post-fight critique of Kevin Borhas following his loss, accusing Borhas of spending ten minutes running and five minutes lying on the canvas to avoid a knockout. Lima sarcastically suggested Borhas may have bet against himself, adding that he feels embarrassed to have lost to someone he views so poorly. Lima then announced he is moving down to bantamweight.
Andre Lima used his post-fight platform to unload on opponent Kevin Borhas and declare a division change, turning what could have been a quiet defeat into a sharp public statement.
Lima, who fights out of Team Lucas Mineiro under the nickname "Mascote," dropped to 11-1-0 following the loss. The 27-year-old Brazilian stands five-foot-seven with a 67-inch reach and has built his reputation as an aggressive finisher, landing nearly four significant strikes per minute at 56 percent accuracy while also mixing in takedowns and submission attempts at a steady clip.
In his post-fight remarks, Lima tore into Borhas, accusing him of spending the bulk of their contest running and spending five minutes on the canvas to avoid being finished. Lima went so far as to sarcastically suggest Borhas may have wagered against himself, and admitted he feels embarrassed to have suffered a defeat to someone he holds in such low regard.
Lima then announced he is dropping to bantamweight, signaling that the defeat at his current weight class has prompted a reassessment of where he competes going forward.
Why it matters
- Lima's move to bantamweight opens a new chapter for one of the more productive strikers in his weight class, where his accuracy and volume could translate well
- The public attack on Borhas is unusually pointed and could set up a rivalry or draw scrutiny to the conduct of that fight
- At just 27, Lima has time to rebuild and establish himself in a new division following his first career loss
