Igor Severino

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Igor Severino
Born (2003-04-21) April 21, 2003 (age 22)
Juruti, Pará, Brazil
Other namesThe Hannibal
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Flyweight (2018–2024)
Bantamweight (2024–present)
Reach69.5 in (177 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Bauru, Brazil
TeamChute Boxe João Emilio
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins9
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision1
Losses1
By disqualification1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Igor da Silva Severino [2] (born April 21, 2003) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of Oktagon MMA. He previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

During 2018–2022, Severino completed in Brazil regional promotion. He amassed a record of 7–0 record before his fight at Dana White's Contender Series. [3]

Dana White's Contender Series

Severino completed at DWCS season 7: Week 7 on September 19, 2023, against Jhonata Silva. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two and he was awarded a UFC contract. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Severino faced André Lima on March 23, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 53. [5] He lost the fight via disqualification after attempted biting a chunk out, with Lima left showing off a deep bite mark on his arm following the bout. [6]

After his fight was disqualified for biting opponent, Severino was subsequently released from his contract with the promotion. [7] On June 25, 2024, Severino has received a nine-month suspension and was fined $2,000 by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and will be eligible to return on December 23, 2024. [8]

Oktagon MMA

On April 27, 2024, it was reported that Severino signed with the Oktagon MMA. [9]

In his promotional debut, Severino made his return after his suspended against Jonas Mågård on December 29, 2024, at Oktagon 65. [10] He won the fight via split decision. [11]

Severino was scheduled to face Jack Cartwright for the vacant Oktagon Bantamweight Championship on April 26, 2025, at Oktagon 70. [12] However on April 12, the promotion announced that Cartwright has suffered an injury. [13] The bout has been re-scheduled to take place on August 9, 2025, at Oktagon 74. [14] In turn, Cartwright withdrew once again due to has suffered an injury and was replaced by Elvis Batista da Silva. [15] Subsequently, the bout was cancelled once again due to an injury, but though it isn’t clear which fighter couldn’t compete at this time. [16]

Severino is scheduled to face Khurshed Kakhorov for the vacant Oktagon Bantamweight Championship on October 18, 2025, at Oktagon 78. [17]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches9 wins1 loss
By knockout40
By submission40
By decision10
By disqualification01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Khurshed Kakhorov Oktagon 78 October 18, 2025 Cologne, GermanyFor the vacant Oktagon Bantamweight Championship.
Win9–1Jonas MågårdDecision (split) Oktagon 65 December 29, 202435:00 Prague, Czech RepublicBantamweight debut.
Loss8–1André LimaDQ (biting) UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas March 23, 202422:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0Jhonata SilvaTKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 63 September 19, 202322:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–0Manoel Rodrigues de LimaTKO (punches)Jungle Fight 110August 27, 202224:58 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWon the vacant Jungle Fight Flyweight Championship.
Win6–0Lucas KennerSubmission (north-south choke)Jungle Fight 106March 27, 202214:04 Santa Luzia, Brazil
Win5–0Davi de Souza AlmeidaTKO (punches to the body)Jungle Fight 104December 28, 202121:08 São Paulo, Brazil
Win4–0Wellington Rocha MouraSubmission (guillotine choke)Jungle Fight 103November 28, 202111:58 São Paulo, Brazil
Win3–0Gabriel Rodrigues OliveiraTKO (doctor stoppage)Rei da Selva Combat 15September 28, 201911:27 Manaus, BrazilCatchweight (128 lb) bout.
Win2–0Jhonatas SouzaSubmission (armbar)Pitbull Fight Combat 3July 6, 201932:01 Terra Santa, Brazil
Win1–0Jean Carlos SantinoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Alternativa Fight Combat 4December 15, 201811:58 Juruti, BrazilFlyweight debut.

See also

References

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  15. "Oktagon hlási hneď tri zranenia pred Štvanicou! Peňáz má infekciu". FightLive.sk (in Slovak). 2025-08-02. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
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  17. "OKTAGON 78: Igor Severino and Khurshed Kakhorov Set for Bantamweight Title Clash". www.lowkickmma.com. 2025-08-27. Retrieved 2025-08-27.