Wand (right) and Stitch (left): former contractors and now united against the UFC. Photo: Reproduction
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Since retiring from MMA in the middle of last year, Wanderlei Silva has become the UFC's number one enemy and has taken advantage of every possible hook to attack the organization, the most recent of which was the dismissal of cutman Jacob Stitch after critical statements regarding the contract between Ultimate and Reebok. And wasn't it true that Stitch responded to Wand's support, even appearing in the most recent video published by the former fighter?
Next to Stitch, Wanderlei thanks the cutman for having expressed themselves freely and says that both were victims of injustice on the part of Ultimate. In turn, Stitch promises Wand that the partnership will be the beginning of a true revolution in the sport. “What happened to me was wrong, but it was wrong to me and to you too. We are responsible for putting on the show, and all I want to do is help the sport. To everyone I say that the revolution begins today, he declared.
With his professional career having ended since 2014, Wanderlei Silva is banned from MMA in Nevada by the local Athletic Commission after the episode that began with his escape from a surprise anti-doping test in May last year. The “Crazy Dog” retired with a professional record of 35 wins, 12 losses, one draw and one unsuccessful fight.
Recently, Wand accused the UFC of relying on fixed results and bought fights, and also assured that he had enough evidence to support his words. When commenting on the former fighter's statements at the press conference after UFC 190, last Saturday (01) in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), president Dana White assured that the organization is already suing the Brazilian.
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