Flyweight Andre Lima remained undefeated and picked up his first octagon win on Saturday in the course of the UFC Vegas 89 preliminary card when his opponent was disqualified.
Through the second spherical of their bout, Igor Severino bit Lima on the arm whereas making an attempt to take him down. Lima alerted referee Chris Tognoni and confirmed him the chunk mark. Tognoni halted the combat and disqualified Severino. The chunk marks might clearly be seen on Lima’s arm throughout his post-fight interview. Severino obtained his pink slip from the combat promotion following the brazen rule violation.
Lima determined to get the chunk marks without end in place on his arm the place he was bitten. He posted a video to social media of him getting a tattoo of the indentions. “First ever “I acquired f**king bit bonus,”” the caption learn.
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With the win, Lima improved his undefeated document to 8-0. With such an infraction, it is unlikely Severino will see the within of the UFC octagon once more. UFC CEO Dana White was not joyful about such a blatant foul and the Nevada State Athletic Fee won’t be both.
“These had been two up-and-coming undefeated fighters,” White instructed Kevin Iole. “Should you get annoyed and need out of the combat, there are many methods to do it, however the worst factor u can do is chunk your opponent. Now, you get minimize and lose the most important alternative of your life. To not point out, he’s going to have actual issues with the NSAC.”
