Kevin Borjas Misses Weight, Wins Controversial Upset at UFC Vegas 119

His unanimous-decision victory forces the UFC to decide whether a disputed low blow recovery and a missed weigh-in outweigh a struggling 1-4 promotional record.

Overview

Borjas missed the flyweight non-title limit by three pounds at the UFC Vegas 119 weigh-ins and was fined, with reports varying between a 20% and 30% purse forfeiture.
In the second round of his preliminary bout he took a documented groin strike, used the full five-minute recovery allowance, and the fight resumed after Borjas agreed to continue.
Borjas rallied after the restart and earned a unanimous decision over previously unbeaten André Lima, a result described by coverage as the night’s biggest upset.
Immediate reaction on social media split between calls for his release because of the weight miss and career record and accusations from critics that he exaggerated the low blow to gain rest.
The episode highlights larger stakes for roster security and officiating: making weight usually costs 20–30% of a purse when missed, past fighters have survived similar controversies, and the UFC now faces a choice about Borjas’s short-term fate.