Andre Lima delivered a scathing assessment of Kevin Borjas following their recent bout, accusing him of spending ten minutes running and five minutes lying on the canvas resting. Lima suggested Borjas may have bet against himself, and admitted frustration at losing to an opponent he considers poor. The Brazilian has announced he is dropping to bantamweight to begin a new chapter in his career.
Andre Lima has lashed out at Kevin Borjas following their recent bout, delivering a pointed critique of his opponent's performance while revealing he will now drop to bantamweight to pursue a fresh start in his career.
Lima, nicknamed "Mascote," enters the aftermath of the fight with an 11-1-0 record. The 27-year-old Brazilian fights out of Team Lucas Mineiro and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage, landing 3.94 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 56 percent accuracy. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.11 takedowns and 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a credible threat across all phases.
Borjas, known as "El Gallo Negro," is now 11-5-0 following the contest. The 28-year-old Peruvian trains at Pitbull Martial Arts Center and stands five-foot-five with a 68-inch reach. He averages 3.87 significant strikes per minute, though his 42 percent striking accuracy left room for criticism on the night.
Lima's frustration was evident in his post-fight remarks. He accused Borjas of spending ten minutes running and five minutes lying on the canvas, and went as far as suggesting Borjas may have bet against himself — a serious allegation. Lima also admitted irritation at dropping a result to an opponent he rates poorly.
Why it matters
- Lima's bantamweight move reshapes his career trajectory and opens a new divisional chapter for one of Brazil's more complete young prospects
- His 56 percent striking accuracy and ground threat make him an immediate talking point at 135 pounds
- The accusations leveled at Borjas, if they gain traction, could attract scrutiny beyond the sport itself
- Borjas, at 11-5-0, faces reputational questions following Lima's public broadside
