Andre Lima sharply criticized Kevin Borjas following his unanimous decision defeat, accusing Borjas of spending most of the fight running and resting on the canvas. Lima announced he is moving down to bantamweight following the loss.
Andre Lima wasted no time expressing his frustration after dropping a unanimous decision to Kevin Borjas on June 22, publicly blasting his opponent's performance and revealing he will be competing at bantamweight going forward.
Lima, known as "Mascote," entered the fight carrying an 11-1-0 record and one of the sharper striking profiles in his division. The 27-year-old Brazilian out of Team Lucas Mineiro lands 3.94 significant strikes per minute at a 56 percent accuracy rate, and he adds a grappling dimension with 1.11 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 0.9 submission attempts in the same span. The loss was a rare blemish on what had been a nearly spotless resume.
Borjas, the 28-year-old Peruvian known as "El Gallo Negro," improved to 11-5-0 with the victory, training out of Pitbull Martial Arts Center. Standing five-foot-five with a 68-inch reach, he carries an orthodox stance and averages 3.87 significant strikes per minute. Lima accused Borjas of spending the bulk of the fight moving away and resting on the canvas rather than engaging, a characterization that drew sharp attention on social media following the result.
Lima made no ambiguity about his next step, announcing a move down to bantamweight in the aftermath of the defeat.
Why it matters
- Lima's move to bantamweight signals a significant career reset after his first professional loss
- His strong striking accuracy and grappling activity could make him an immediate threat in the lower weight class
- The public criticism of Borjas's tactics keeps attention on a divisional result that might otherwise have faded quickly
