Fighter turns bite into tattoo and earns double UFC bonuses. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
André “Mascote” Lima’s UFC debut couldn’t have been more memorable. The Brazilian not only beat his opponent, Igor Severino, by disqualification No. UFC Las Vegas 89, as well as receiving a generous bonus of US$50 (around R$250) from the president, Dana White.
The story also takes on great twists, including how Mascot dealt with an unusual moment in the fight.
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In the second round, Severino bit André's arm, which led to his disqualification. Mascot, instead of appearing shaken, saw the situation as an opportunity.
Bite turns into tattoo and double UFC bonus
Shortly after the fight, Mascote immortalized the moment with a tattoo at the site of the bite. The phrase “I got bitten as a bonus”, said by Dana White to him after the fight, was also tattooed around the mark.
The good-natured attitude did not go unnoticed by Dana White. The UFC boss was impressed with the tattoo and decided to double the bonus initially planned from US$25 to US$50.
With the victory, Mascote makes his debut in the UFC on the right foot and maintains his unbeaten record in MMA, now with eight consecutive victories. The fighter from Bahia, who had already attracted attention for his performance in the Contender Series, proved that he has the potential to stand out in the organization.
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— Andre “Mascote” Lima (@Andremascote) March 24, 2024
Igor Severino fired from UFC and could face hook
On the other hand, Igor Severino paid dearly for his unsportsmanlike attitude. The fighter was fired from the UFC and could be hit by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
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