Read about the shocking incident where fighter Andre “Mascote” Lima was bitten during a UFC fight. Discover how he received a bonus and his plans to become a champion.
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| Fighter Andre "Mascote" Lima was bitten during a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night. |
| This was the first bite in UFC history. |
| Lima was named the recipient of the "Bite of the Night" award by UFC president Dana White. |
| Initially, Lima received a bonus of $25,000, which was later doubled to $50,000 after he got a tattoo to commemorate the incident. |
| Lima expressed his surprise at the ending of the fight and stated his goal is to become a champion. |
In a surprising turn of events, fighter Andre "Mascote" Lima was bitten during a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night. The undefeated Lima was facing off against Igor Severino, another undefeated fighter, when Severino unexpectedly bit Lima’s bicep. This incident marked the first bite in UFC history and led to Severino’s disqualification from the fight.
Following the fight, UFC president Dana White named Lima the recipient of the "Bite of the Night" award on social media. Initially, Lima received a bonus of $25,000 for his performance. However, after Lima decided to get a tattoo to commemorate the incident, White doubled the fighter’s bonus to $50,000.
In a post-fight interview, Lima expressed his surprise at the ending of the fight. While he expected Severino to constantly try to take him down, he did not anticipate being bitten. Lima stated that his goal is to become a champion and dominate the division.
