Igor Severino’s career took a nosedive during a high-stakes flyweight clash against Andre Lima in Las Vegas. The 20-year-old fighter was disqualified for an act that is extremely frowned upon in the sport: biting his opponent.
This spectacle not only awarded Lima an unusual victory but also led to Severino’s immediate expulsion from the organization, marking a bitter end to the match.
As the fight unfolded, Severino found himself in a tight spot, literally, as Lima dominated. In a moment of desperation—or perhaps confusion—Severino bit Lima on his left arm, a move that promptly halted the match and led to his disqualification.
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The bite left a mark, quite literally, with Lima sporting the evidence in post-fight photos. Yet, the Brazilian fighter took it in stride, even commemorating the event with a tattoo of the bite mark, earning praise from UFC president Dana White and a doubled fight bonus.
White, known for his no-nonsense approach, also expressed his disappointment in a text message with these remarks:
Those were two up-and-coming undefeated fighters. If you get frustrated and want out of the fight, there are plenty of ways to do it, but the worst thing you can do is bite your opponent. Now you get cut and lose the biggest opportunity of your life.
The UFC, with its knack for embracing the unconventional, cheekily dubbed Lima’s victory the “bite of the night.” This incident, while unusual, underscores the unpredictable nature of mixed martial arts, where fighters’ passions can sometimes lead to bewildering decisions.
Lima also shared his point of view on Severino’s unprofessional conduct:
I was able to hit him really hard, but all of a sudden he bit me because I was trying to take him down. That’s why I yelled.
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As for Lima, his debut victory in the UFC will certainly be remembered, not just for the win itself, but for how it epitomized the wild, unpredictable spirit of mixed martial arts.
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