Fighter Receives Bonus After Being Bitten During UFC Fight

Read about the shocking incident at UFC Fight Night where fighter Andre “Mascote” Lima was bitten by his opponent, Igor Severino. Discover how Lima received a special bonus from UFC president Dana White and his determination to become a champion in his division.

Fighter Andre “Mascote” Lima made history at UFC Fight Night when he was bitten by his opponent, Igor Severino. Severino’s actions led to his disqualification from the fight. In recognition of this unusual incident, UFC president Dana White awarded Lima a special bonus of $50,000. Lima, who remained undefeated, expressed his determination to continue his pursuit of becoming a champion in his division.

In a surprising turn of events at UFC Fight Night, fighter Andre “Mascote” Lima was bitten by his opponent, Igor Severino, during their flyweight bout. This incident marked the first bite in UFC history, leading to Severino’s disqualification from the fight. However, Lima was not left empty-handed as UFC president Dana White rewarded him with a special bonus.

Lima, who remained undefeated after the bout, initially received a $25,000 bonus. But his bonus was doubled to $50,000 after he decided to get a tattoo to commemorate the bite. White expressed his excitement in an Instagram story post, stating, “I was going to give him 25K. Now I’m giving him 50K. This is AWESOME!”

During a post-fight interview, Lima explained that while he anticipated Severino’s constant takedown attempts, he did not expect the fight to end with a bite. He expressed his determination to continue damaging his opponent and emphasized his goal of becoming a champion in his division.

This incident has sparked discussions among UFC fans and fighters, highlighting the importance of sportsmanship and fair play in the octagon.

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