Kevin “El Gallo Negro”Borjas

Kevin Borjas is a Peruvian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s flyweight division under the nickname “El Gallo Negro.” As of September 23, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active fighter who trains at Pitbull Martial Arts Center. He was born in Lima, Peru, on December 6, 1997, and is listed at 5 feet 5 inches with a 68-inch reach.

Borjas began training for fighting at age 15 and turned professional in 2017. He entered the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series, earning a contract after defeating Victor Dias by unanimous decision on August 8, 2023. His UFC debut came on November 11, 2023, against Joshua Van. The UFC profile identifies the Inka FC flyweight championship among his professional accomplishments and lists his preferred striking technique as the overhand right and his favorite grappling technique as the rear-naked choke.

Borjas’ recent UFC career has included a unanimous-decision victory over Andre Lima on June 20, 2026, followed by a first-round submission loss to Rei Tsuruya on August 29, 2026. UFC coverage has characterized him as an offensive-minded flyweight with notable striking ability, while his official profile reflects a mixed striking-and-grappling skill set. His current UFC status is listed as active as of September 23, 2026.