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UFC CEO Dana White was not pleased with what he saw on Saturday.
At UFC on ESPN 58, Igor Severino was disqualified for biting his opponent Andre Lima during their fight.
André Lima defeats Igor Severino after Severino was disqualified for biting Lima 😳 #UFCVegas89 pic.twitter.com/MCEImctK7V
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) March 23, 2024
After the fight, White texted veteran MMA reporter Kevin Iole and revealed that he cut Severino.
Via KevinIole.com
“Those were two up-and-coming, undefeated fighters,” White said. “If you get frustrated and want out of the fight, there are plenty of ways to do it, but the worst thing you can do is bite your opponent. Now, you get cut and lose the biggest opportunity of your life. Not to mention, he’s going to have real problems with the NSAC”
White then gave Lima a $50k bonus for his troubles, and the fighter decided to get a tattoo with his new bite scar.
UPDATE— he got it tatted and Dana White gave him $50k pic.twitter.com/DWslbWBtdd
— SuperBook Sports (@SuperBookSports) March 24, 2024
FIRST EVER BITE OF THE NIGHT BONUS! 🦷
Andre Lima made his UFC debut last night and won via DQ after his opponent bit him! 😳
Then Dana White rewarded him with a $50k bonus, after he went straight to get a tattoo of the bite! 💰 pic.twitter.com/sYpebbNhyv
— Crypto Fight Week (@CryptoFightWeek) March 24, 2024