UFC fighter gor Severino suffered his first defeat in bizarre fashion as he was disqualified for biting his opponent Andre Lima in their flyweight clash UFC Vegas 89, an unexpected action occurred, resulting in a disqualification.
UFC star Igor Severino set an unwanted record as he was disqualified for BITING his opponent Andre Lima.
The opening round between the two undefeated Brazilians was evenly contested but things took a turn for the worst during a grappling exchange in the second round. Severino tried to take Lima down to the canvas but Lima signalled that something was wrong to referee Chris Tognoni, who called a halt to the action.
Andre Lima wins by disqualification after his opponent commits a “biting” violation 😅It’s completely crazy and it’s the first time in UFC history that this
أندريه ليما يفوز بالإقصاء بعد ارتكاب خصمه مخالفة "العض"😅 إنه أمر جنوني تمامًا وهذه هي المرة الأولى في تاريخ UFC pic.twitter.com/9nwX63x17K
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) March 24, 2024
The instant replay showed that Severino bit Lima on his left bicep with enough force to leave clear teeth marks on his skin. Severino was then disqualified for his illegal actions and is now the only fighter in the 30-year history of the UFC to be disqualified for biting their opponent.
A DQ…for a bite! 😳
There's a first time for everything at the UFC APEX folks! #UFCVegas89 pic.twitter.com/4bqHz8cKxo
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 23, 2024
Following this, Igor Severino was logically disqualified by the referee. As a reminder, biting is prohibited in MMA, and the young Brazilian deviated from the rule. Thus, he recorded a first defeat in his professional career, bringing his record to 8-1. According to journalist Kevin Iole, the author of the bite will be fired by the UFC.
According to Lucas Lutkus, Andre Lima's manager, Dana White told him after the fight that he would give him a bonus for being bitten.🦷#UFCVegas89
وفقًا لما قاله لوكاس لوتكوس، مدير أندريه ليما، فإن دانا وايت أخبره بعد القتال أنه سيمنحه مكافأة مقابل تعرضه للعض.🦷#UFCVegas89 pic.twitter.com/JqAxU5v4Um
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) March 24, 2024
For his part, Andre Lima maintains his invincibility with this victory which he will remember for a long time. The fighter nicknamed ‘Mascote’ now has a record of 8-0.
An episode which inevitably recalls Mike Tyson’s bite on Evander Holyfield’s ear in a boxing fight in 1997. ‘Iron’ was also disqualified that evening.
