‘Worst thing you can do’: Dana White’s brutal reveal as ‘weirdo’ set to be cut over UFC bite

Andre Lima preserved his unbeaten status in the UFC after his rival was disqualified for biting in a rather bizarre turn of events. More here.

Igor Severino was disqualified after biting Andre Lima. Picture: Supplied

Andre Lima preserved his unbeaten status in the UFC after his rival was disqualified for biting in a rather bizarre turn of events.

In the second round of their flyweight contest on the undercard of Ribas v Namajunas, Lima and his opponent Igor Severino were locked up against the cage.

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However, Severino appeared to get a little too desperate to break Lima’s hold on his hands when he bit into the Brazilian’s arm.

Lima immediately gestured towards referee Chris Tognoni that Severino had bitten his arm, prompting Tognoni to pause the contest and bring in a doctor to examine Lima’s arm.

While the doctor observed the extent of the damage, Tognoni went over to Severino’s corner and let his frustrations be known in regards to the unsportsmanlike act.

The contest was soon waved off at an official time of 2:52 in the second round as Lima was handed the victory via disqualification, improving his record to 8-0 while Severino suffered his first defeat in nine fights.

Severino also stands to lose significantly more than his unblemished record, with MMA reporter Kevin Iole revealing UFC president Dana White plans to cut him.

Lima immediately complains to the referee about Severino's bite. Picture: Supplied

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“Those were two up-and-coming undefeated fighters,” White said in a text message to Iole.

“If you get frustrated and want out of the fight, there are plenty of ways to do it, but the worst thing u (sic) can do is bite your opponent.

“Now, you get cut and lose the biggest opportunity of your life. Not to mention, he’s going to have real problems with the NSAC (Nevada State Athletic Commission).”

Several other UFC pros reacted to Severino’s shocking bite on social media.

UFC light heavyweight title challenger Jamahal Hill wrote on X: “That bite mark is crazy!!! Cut this weirdo!!”

Brian Kelleher posted: “Well, that guy is getting cut instantly. How do you do that with a mouthpiece in?”

Michael Chiesa added: “Severino got that dog in him. Not dawg but dog. That was a nasty bite.”

Originally published as ‘Worst thing you can do’: Dana White’s brutal reveal as ‘weirdo’ set to be cut over UFC bite