The unusual in-fight biting incident within the UFC from earlier this yr has lastly reached a decision.
Igor Severino, who was disqualified and reduce from the UFC after biting opponent Andre Lima again in March, has obtained a nine-month suspension and was fined $2,000 by the Nevada Athletic Fee. The NAC introduced its resolution Tuesday throughout a month-to-month board assembly.
Severino’s suspension is retroactive to the date of the incident, which means it’ll terminate Dec. 23.
The 21-year-old Brazilian has been vocal in regards to the penalties this incident has introduced on him. Not solely did he face disciplinary motion from the NAC, however he was additionally reduce from the UFC, has obtained tons of backlash on-line, and has gone by way of monetary struggles since he hasn’t been capable of struggle.
Severino was undefeated getting into his first and remaining struggle within the UFC. The disqualification loss to Lima stands as his solely skilled defeat. He entered the promotion after successful a contract on Dana White’s Contender Collection in 2023.
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