UFC’s Andre Lima ‘Feels Bad’ Igor Severino Was Fired For Biting Him During Fight

UFC flyweight Andre Lima bought bitten, and he is bought the marks to show it … however imagine it or not, the undefeated MMA fighter says he feels unhealthy for the man who went all Iron Mike on his arm through the Fight Evening scrap!

“I feel so sorry, to be honest,” Lima instructed TMZ Sports activities on Monday. “I’m sad for him because he came from the same thing, the struggle like I did. He has a family … bright future.”

“I feel so much for him because I know the same journey I have, he has too. I feel bad for him.”

In the event you did not catch it, 20-year-old Igor Severino, who was 8-0 and making his UFC debut, squared off towards 8-0 Lima in Las Vegas when issues took a wild flip. About midway by means of spherical 2, Igor latched onto the within of Andre’s arm, close to his bicep, prompting a scream from Lima.

Severino was disqualified for the chunk — his first loss — and Dana White reduce him shortly after the DQ. Within the 1000’s of fights in UFC historical past, this was a primary.

However, it isn’t all horrible information … Lima, who really bought a tattoo of the chunk after the struggle, says he is right down to rematch Igor, IF he will get again into the UFC — however that is most likely wishful considering.

Lima additionally bought a $50k bonus from Dana … for going by means of what he did (in addition to the superior tattoo). We requested him what he was going to do with the money.

“I wanna help my mom, a few people in my family,” Lima mentioned, including … “I wanna buy a car. That’s one thing I’ve wanted for a long time and now I can buy my car.”

Lima additionally desires UFC followers to take him severely … and would not wish to solely be often known as the man who was bitten throughout a struggle.