Pros react after Igor Severino gets disqualified for biting André Lima at UFC Vegas 89
Igor Severino was disqualified for biting André Lima during their flyweight contest at UFC Vegas 89.
Severino vs. Lima was the second scrap on tonight’s thirteen-bout fight card from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
During the second round of the contest, Severino had the back of Lima while standing near the cage and proceeded to bite his opponent on the arm.
The referee stepped in and after seeing the bite mark on André Lima’s arm, he quickly proceeded to disqualify Igor Severino for his actions.
Check out footage of the incident below courtesy of ESPN MMA:
Andre Lima picks up the win over Igor Severino due to a DQ from Severino, who bit Lima’s arm 😳 #UFCVegas89 pic.twitter.com/NQTJuSh9G3
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 23, 2024
With the disqualification, André Lima was awarded the victory at 2:52 of the second round.
Official UFC Vegas 89 Result: André Lima def. Igor Severino via DQ (biting) at 2:52 of Round 2
It didn’t take long for fellow pro fighters to react to the bizarre finish. Check out how the pros reacted below:
If you can’t do the time, take a bite out of crime!! We got vampires out during the day now! Watch out! #Munch! #UFCVegas89
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 23, 2024
“If you can’t do the time, take a bite out of crime!! We got vampires out during the day now! Watch out!” – Aljamain Sterling
https://twitter.com/tatianaufc/status/1771685673575092377
“Omg, he bit him hard” – Tatiana Suarez
That bite mark is crazy!!! Cut this weirdo!!!
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) March 23, 2024
“That bite mark is crazy!!! Cut this weirdo!!!” – Jamahal Hill
Daaaaaamn that bite is crazy
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) March 23, 2024
“Daaaaaamn that bite is crazy.” – Terrance McKinney
Willpower https://t.co/0D3Eo8zDZv
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 23, 2024
“Well, that guy is getting cut instantly. How do you do that with a mouthpiece in?” – Brian Kelleher
It will be interesting to see if Dana White and the UFC end up cutting Igor Severino for his actions this evening.
Severino was a perfect 8-0 ahead of tonight’s matchup, but now has the first blemish on his professional record.
Do you think the UFC should cut Igor for his actions?
