Two UFC Fighters Suspended and Fined for Misconduct
- Two UFC fighters, Igor Severino and Arman Tsarukyan, suspended for nine months and fined for misconduct during fights.
- Severino was suspended for biting his opponent, while Tsarukyan was suspended for throwing a punch at a fan.
- Both fighters could see their bans reduced under certain conditions.
In recent developments in the world of mixed martial arts, Brazilian fighter Igor Severino has been handed a nine-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission following his disqualification from a UFC fight in March for biting his opponent's arm. UFC president Dana White confirmed Severino's release from the league, emphasizing the severity of the incident and the consequences it would entail. Severino, in an interview post-fight, claimed to have no recollection of the biting incident, expressing a desire to return to the sport and showcase his true character once again. Meanwhile, another UFC fighter, Arman Tsarukyan, has also been suspended for nine months after striking a fan during his ring walk at UFC 300. The altercation, which occurred in April at Las Vegas's T-Mobile Arena, led to Tsarukyan being restrained by security. Despite his ban and a $25,000 fine, Tsarukyan's potential title shot against champion Islam Makhachev remains a possibility, with the ban possibly being reduced to six months if he fulfills certain conditions set by the Athletic Commission. Tsarukyan, aged 27, is on a four-fight win streak in the UFC and is eyeing a showdown with Makhachev, who recently extended his own winning streak to 14 fights. The anticipated title fight could take place at UFC 308 on October 26 in Abu Dhabi, provided Tsarukyan meets the requirements to shorten his suspension. The rivalry between the two fighters adds an intriguing element to the lightweight division, with fans eagerly anticipating a potential rematch between Makhachev and Tsarukyan, who faced off in 2019 on the latter's UFC debut.