In a shocking turn of events at UFC Vegas 89, Igor Severino was disqualified and released from the UFC for biting his opponent, Andre Lima, who responded by tattooing the bite mark and received a unique ‘Bite of the Night’ bonus from UFC President Dana White.
In an unprecedented incident at UFC Vegas 89, fighter Igor Severino was disqualified for biting his opponent, Andre Lima, during their flyweight contest in Las Vegas, Nevada. The episode, reminiscent of Mike Tyson’s infamous ear-bite in 1997, resulted in Severino’s immediate release from the UFC, as announced by UFC President Dana White. The disqualification came in the second round after Lima, in pain, showed the bite mark to officials, who then reviewed-footage to confirm the foul.
Lima, marking the bizarre episode, opted to tattoo the bite mark on his bicep, earning praise from Dana White for his spirited response. White, acknowledging the fighter’s bold move and the extraordinary nature of the incident, awarded Lima the first-ever ‘Bite of the Night’ bonus, increasing the initially promised $25,000 to $50,000. Lima took to social media to express his astonishment and gratitude, labeling the incident and aftermath as “insane” and humorously embracing the unexpected twist in his career.
This incident has stirred the MMA community, leaving fans and pundits both shocked at Severino’s actions and amused by Lima’s reaction, etching the event as a notable moment in UFC history.
