Igor Severino is finally speaking out after getting cut from the UFC.
Last week, Severino went viral when he bit opponent Andre Lima during their fight.
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Not only did Severino get DQed, but he was also cut by UFC CEO Dana White.
Via KevinIole.com
“Those were two up-and-coming, undefeated fighters,” White said. “If you get frustrated and want out of the fight, there are plenty of ways to do it, but the worst thing you 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.”
On Thursday, Severino spoke to MMA Junkie and apologized for his actions.
“It’s been crazy – some crazy days,” “One day, I was fighting in the best promotion in the world. I was making my dream come true. The next moments, I’m banned from the promotion.”
“That’s not who I am as a fighter. I just feel very regretful. It makes me very emotional and sad about it.
“My dream became a nightmare overnight. I’m very regretful to my opponent. I apologize to (Lima), to Dana (White), to the Nevada Athletic Commission, to Sean Shelby, who spoke to me after the fight, to Mick (Maynard) – everyone in the organization – and the fans. Sorry to everyone who was watching that on TV. They didn’t deserve to see that.”
