During a UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, Brazilian fighter Igor Severino was disqualified from his flyweight bout against Andre Lima for biting his opponent’s arm. The incident, which occurred during a clinch against the cage, prompted referee Chris Tognoni to stop the fight, resulting in Lima being declared the winner. UFC president Dana White voiced disappointment over Severino’s actions, highlighting the lost opportunity for the fighter due to his misconduct.

In a twist, Lima celebrated the unusual turn of events by getting the bite mark tattooed. As a gesture of goodwill, Dana White announced that Lima’s fight bonus would be doubled to $50,000. The event also featured former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas securing a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas in their flyweight clash, and British heavyweight Mick Parkin winning against Mohammed Usman from Nigeria in the undercard.

Severino’s disqualification has ignited discussions within the mixed martial arts community about the significance of sportsmanship and fair play in UFC fighting.