Andre Lima vs Mitch Raposo — Fight recap

Andre Lima earned a split-decision victory over Mitch Raposo on June 1, 2024, in a three-round contest officiated by Herb Dean. Lima's striking volume proved decisive, landing 51 significant strikes at 51% accuracy compared to Raposo's 32 at 42%.

The striking patterns diverged sharply: Lima targeted the legs effectively with 30 of 41 leg strikes, while Raposo focused on head and body work with 20 head strikes and 12 body strikes. Neither fighter secured meaningful control time, each recording just nine seconds, and while Raposo landed one takedown on two attempts, Lima's superior output and leg-kick strategy appeared to sway the judges despite the split verdict.

Lima's leg-kick assault limited Raposo's mobility and dictated the pace throughout, establishing a clear striking advantage that the majority of judges recognized.