UFC biting incident leads to Igor Severino suspended nine months

The unusual in-fight biting incident within the UFC from earlier this yr has lastly reached a decision.

Igor Severino, who was disqualified and lower from the UFC after biting opponent Andre Lima again in March, has acquired 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, that means it should terminate Dec. 23.

The 21-year-old Brazilian has been vocal concerning the penalties this incident has introduced on him. Not solely did he face disciplinary motion from the NAC, however he was additionally lower from the UFC, has acquired tons of backlash on-line, and has gone by way of monetary struggles since he hasn’t been capable of battle.

Severino was undefeated coming into his first and ultimate battle within the UFC. The disqualification loss to Lima stands as his solely skilled defeat. He entered the promotion after profitable a contract on Dana White’s Contender Collection in 2023.