Ex-UFC fighter Igor Severino has been suspended for nine months and fined $2,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for biting his opponent, Andre Lima, during a UFC fight on March 23 at UFC on ESPN 53. In addition to the fine, Severino is required to pay prosecution fees amounting to $471.12. The suspension is retroactive and will terminate on December 22. The fine and fees will be deducted from Severino's purse, which the commission had already withheld.
#UFCVegas89: Punishment finally came down for Igor Severino, suspended 9 months by NSAC for biting incident in March where he bit Andre Lima. via @CagesidePress #MMA https://t.co/BYYqCIaBAi
Igor Severino suspended nine months, fined $2K by NAC for UFC biting incident https://t.co/oDzr0kRGnx
Ex-UFC fighter Igor Severino suspended 9 months after biting his opponent https://t.co/gMiwFO0Oqb
Igor Severino, who bit opponent Andre Lima at March's UFC on ESPN 53, was today issued a 9-month suspension that terminates on December 22, as well as a $2K fine and prosecution fees of $471.12, which will be taken from the purse the commission already withheld. Severino had…
Igor Severino has been suspended nine months (retroactive) and fined $2,000 (+$471.12 in fees) by NSAC for biting Andre Lima during a #UFC fight March 23. https://t.co/LeDB5DS8C5
Igor Severino suspended 9 months for biting his opponent in the UFC. He also has to pay a $2,000 fine #UFC
Igor Severino has been suspended nine months and fined $2,000 (+$471.12 in fees) by NSAC for biting Andre Lima during a #UFC fight March 23. https://t.co/K0F3IQdAVk