VIDEO: UFC Newcomer Disqualified After Taking a Bite Out of Opponent!
Unexpected Turn at UFC Fight Night
When you think you’ve seen it all in MMA, the sport always finds a way to surprise you. In a jaw-dropping incident, UFC newcomer Igor Severino etched his name into the annals of the sport in an infamous manner. Facing off against Andre Lima in a flyweight bout, Severino did the unthinkable in the second round.
The Bite Heard Around the MMA World
During a takedown attempt, Severino bit Lima on his left biceps, causing Lima to cry out in pain. This shocking act brought the fight to an immediate halt as Lima protested the foul.
Immediate Fallout
The UFC referee intervened, stopping the match to review the incident. After confirming the bite mark on Lima’s biceps, Severino was disqualified, marking a bizarre end to the fight.
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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
UFC BITE NIGHT😭 pic.twitter.com/uHCh2Oc00X
— Devin’s Bookie (@DevinsBookie) March 23, 2024
Igor Severino vs. Andre Lima at #UFCVegas89 ends in a rare disqualification for BITING. Wild. pic.twitter.com/LXL7X9ZR96
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) March 23, 2024
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