Outraged! André Mascote complains about the result, criticizes his rival, and announces a move to the UFC bantamweight division.

Mascot at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/andremascote__

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Without competing since March 2025, André Mascot He returned to the octagon last Saturday (20) and was not happy at all. In ufc vegas 119, the Brazilian was involved in a controversial fight against Kevin Borjas and lost by unanimous decision. As the result generated discussion, the MMA prospect openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the tough defeat and warned that changes will be made.

On his official 'X' account, Mascote, feeling wronged, complained about the defeat and criticized his rival for his attitude before and during the fight. It's worth noting that the Peruvian was the only fighter who failed to make weight for the event and, in the octagon, after receiving an unintentional low blow from his opponent, he used practically all five minutes available to recover, even putting the fight at risk.

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In fact, many pointed out that Borjas exaggerated the situation, since the kick delivered by the Brazilian wasn't that violent. In any case, Mascote, who lost his undefeated record in MMA, acknowledged his part in the defeat and, seeking to rediscover his form in the UFC, announced that he will switch from flyweight (up to 57 kg) to bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg), implying that he approved of the experience of competing at a catchweight of 58,5 kg.

“Hey bantamweight division, you have a new member 🙋🏻‍♂️ The coward spent ten minutes running during the fight and the other five minutes lying on the ground resting. Great strategy if your goal isn't to get knocked out 😂 I'm almost certain this guy bet the house on himself. Damn, I'm so stupid for losing to someone so terrible 🤣😭,” the fighter wrote.

“That’s why Lokdog doesn’t like you guys. Worse, those bastards swear they know about fighting 🤣 I’ve already informed the UFC that I’m moving up to bantamweight. Now the question is: who should be my next opponent? I’m ready to fight in six to eight weeks. At bantamweight, I’m ready for anyone. I’m hungry, motivated, and looking for the biggest challenge available,” he concluded.

Mascot Fighters in MMA

André Mascot, 27 years old, is a promising MMA fighter. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2022 and debuted in the UFC in 2024. In the sport, the athlete has built a record of 11 wins and one loss. His main victories were over Felipe 'Lip Detona'dos Santos, Igor Severino and Mitch Raposo.