Wand (photo) has been retired from MMA since September. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
In times of ultra exposure, many celebrities fight daily to have their privacy preserved. But this is not the case Wanderlei Silva. Now retired from MMA, the former PRIDE champion, in a gesture as surprising as it was unusual, published his phone number on the internet and encouraged fans to add him to groups on the app Whatsapp and send him a message.
“Do you want to have me in your Whatsapp group? My number is +1 (702) 332-2798. Welcome and thank you very much! If the group is cool I stay, but if it's boring I leave. This one is so you know that I really am your friend!”, wrote the “Crazy Dog” on his official social media profiles.
Hours later, it was Wand's turn to comment on the public's reaction. “Alone never again. I'm already in a thousand (Whatsapp) groups. I will answer everyone. Partners will be very well received, but kids will be treated as such. Here's to the brothers, there's no time for scoundrels. This is our direct channel! I'm happy to have you with me, my true friends!”, said the fighter, in a warning tone.
At 38, Wanderlei Silva He has a professional record of 35 wins, 12 losses, one draw and one unsuccessful fight. Officially retired from MMA since September, Wanderlei had his last fight in March 2013, when he beat Brian Stann, and is banned for life from combat sports in the state of Nevada as punishment for escaping a surprise drug test. by the entity at the beginning of this year.
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