Undefeated UFC fighter Andre Lima, who became the first in history to win by disqualification due to a biting foul, is set to face Hyun Sung Park in a flyweight matchup on June 1 at UFC 302.
Meet Andre Lima. He’s the undefeated hotshot who made UFC history. How? He won by disqualification. The reason? A biting foul. Yep, you heard right. And guess what? He’s already lined up his next fight.
Who’s he facing? It’s Hyun Sung Park. The fight’s set for June 1 at UFC 302. Who spilled the beans? His management, this past Wednesday. And Park? He’s been blabbing about it on Instagram too.
Let’s rewind a bit. Lima’s UFC debut? It was unforgettable. Happened in March. His opponent, Igor Severino, decided to take a bite. Literally. Bit down on Lima’s left arm, smack dab in the middle of the second round at UFC Vegas 89. What happened to Severino? Disqualified. Booted from the promotion. And Lima? He got the win. Plus, a cool $50,000 “Bite of the Night” bonus from UFC CEO Dana White. The icing on the cake? He got a tattoo of Severino’s teeth imprint that very same night. Talk about immortalizing a bizarre foul!
But Lima’s not resting on his laurels. Nope. He’s back in the ring soon. Against Park (9-0), the first-ever flyweight champ of the UFC’s Road to UFC tournament. Park’s been on a roll since winning the tournament and bagging a UFC contract. He’s got an official 2-0 octagon record. His victims? Seung Guk Choi, who he submitted, and Shannon Ross, who he knocked out last December.
So where’s this showdown happening? At the Prudential Center. Where’s that? Newark, New Jersey. What about the main event for the pay-per-view? Still a mystery. Stay tuned.