Venue: UFC APEX — Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: ESPN+ (Prelims & Main Card)
A high‑energy flyweight matchup lands on the UFC Vegas 119 card as Andre Lima, one of the division’s most unpredictable pressure fighters, meets Kevin Borjas, a Peruvian scrambler with fast hands and relentless pace. Both men are young, hungry, and fighting to break into the top‑25 conversation. Stylistically, this is a guaranteed action fight.
VENUE DETAILS — UFC APEX
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cage Size: 25-foot Octagon
Impact:
Smaller cage = more pressure, more clinch exchanges
Favors Lima’s forward‑marching style
Forces Borjas to rely on footwork and angles to avoid being trapped
INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES
Andre Lima
No reported injuries
Training at Chute Boxe
Camp focus: pressure striking, clinch entries, and takedown defense
Coaches emphasize controlled aggression and body‑kick setups
Kevin Borjas
No reported injuries
Training at FKA Peru / American Top Team affiliate
Camp focus: lateral movement, counter‑punching, and scrambling
Emphasis on avoiding prolonged clinch exchanges
FIGHTER BREAKDOWN & MATCHUP ANALYSIS
Andre “Mascote” Lima
Record: 9–1** Style: Pressure striker, heavy kicks, aggressive clinch fighter Strengths:
Devastating leg and body kicks
Strong forward pressure
Durable and willing to brawl
Good clinch control
Weaknesses:
Can be hittable in exchanges
Sometimes overextends on combinations
Defensive grappling still developing
Recent Form
2–1 in UFC
Coming off a gritty decision win
Continues to show improved composure and shot selection
Path to Victory
Pressure Borjas backward
Attack legs and body early
Force clinch exchanges and slow Borjas’ movement
Kevin “El Gallo Negro” Borjas
Record: 9–2** Style: Fast-paced striker, scrambler, high-output boxer Strengths:
Excellent hand speed
Strong scrambling ability
Good cardio and pace
Sharp counter‑punching
Weaknesses:
Can be bullied by strong pressure fighters
Limited power at UFC level
Sometimes struggles to get off the cage
Recent Form
1–1 in UFC
Competitive decision loss followed by a strong rebound win
Showing improved defensive wrestling and footwork
Path to Victory
Maintain distance with footwork
Counter Lima’s forward entries
Use volume to win rounds and avoid clinch pressure
FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT
First meeting between the two
Lima is the more physical, aggressive fighter
Borjas is the more technical, mobile striker
Stylistically: pressure kicker vs. mobile boxer
Winner likely moves into the UFC’s flyweight “prospect tier”
BETTING TRENDS
Andre Lima Trends
6 of 9 wins by finish
3–1 as a betting favorite
4 of last 5 fights have gone to decision
Kevin Borjas Trends
7 of 11 career fights have gone the distance
2–1 as an underdog
Has never been knocked out
MATCHUP EDGE SUMMARY
| Category | Edge |
| Striking Power | Lima |
| Striking Volume | Borjas |
| Footwork | Borjas |
| Clinch Game | Lima |
| Grappling | Even |
| Cardio | Borjas |
| Durability | Even |
FIGHT ODDS
Andre Lima – 650
Kevin Borjas + 425
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 19, 2026
