Vitor Belfort reveals he's rooting for Wanderlei Silva against Popó: 'It's the first time I'm rooting for him'

Belfort has his arm raised after running over Holyfield. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Vitor belfort is out of Spaten Fight Night 2, a show that takes place this Saturday (27), in São Paulo, but, as a combat sports fan that he is, he will watch the fights. In the main duel of the night, Wanderlei Silva face Acelino Popo in boxing. In fact, the former UFC champion surprised everyone by revealing that, for this specific event, he will be rooting for his biggest rival.

Excited about the match, Belfort emphasized that this will be the first time he'll support the Mad Dog. It's worth noting that the Rio native was originally scheduled to face Wand, but he suffered a concussion during training and was replaced by Popó. Regardless, despite the support, the relationship between the veterans is likely to remain strained and full of provocations.

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"Now it's time to celebrate this event. This year I'm on the bench. Let's hope Wanderlei wins. I'm rooting for Wanderlei. This is the first time I'm rooting for him, but I think it'll be a great fight," the MMA legend declared at the press conference organized by Spaten, which was attended by SUPER FIGHTS.

Spaten Fight Night 2 fight schedule

Acelino Popó Freitas x Wanderlei Silva (Boxing)

Lightweight (up to 61kg): Beatriz Ferreira x Maira Moneo (Boxing)

Middleweight (up to 74kg): Hebert Conceição x Yamaguchi Falcao (Boxing)

Featherweight (up to 66kg): Thiago Manchinha vs. Wanderson Barcellos (MMA)

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