Rafael Freitas, Popó's son, gets it right Wanderlei Silva. Photo: reproduction
If there was any doubt, there is no more. The man responsible for assaulting and knocking out Wanderlei Silva na general fight after the Spaten Fight Night 2 is the son of Acelino Popo. In images from the Rede Globo broadcast, it is possible to identify that the author of the blow is Rafael Freitas, one of the offspring of the multi-champion boxer (see below).
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Rafael, who was breaking the tie, wasn't in Popó's corner, but in the VIP area. He was holding one of his father's belts. The camera even closes in on his face before the commotion.
As soon as the fight started between the two teams, Rafael Freitas invaded the ring with his father's belt. Behind the back, she attacked Wanderlei, who lost his balance but didn't fall. However, he then landed a punch to the side and passed out. Wanderlei Silva.
Wanderlei Silva in the hospital
After the confusion, Fabricio Werdum, friend and corner of Wanderlei Silva, gave an update on his partner's health. According to the heavyweight, Crazy Dog was taken to the hospital and broke his nose in the altercation (see the video above).
Image of the general fight
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The step-by-step process of Popó's son's assault on Wanderlei Silva
1 – Rafael Freitas, Popó's son, is filmed in the VIP area before the fight begins. He's dressed in a handsome suit and holding one of his father's belts.
Rafael Freitas, one of Popó's sons, before the altercation at Spaten Fight Night. Photo: Reproduction
2 – Rafael Freitas, invades the ring and attacks Wanderlei Silva from behind.
3 – After the first blow from behind that unbalanced Wanderlei Silva, Rafael Freitas hits the Mad Dog square in the face
Rafael Freitas, Popó's son, gets it right Wanderlei Silva. Photo: reproduction
The sequence of the aggression
Rafael Freitas, Popó's son, gets it right Wanderlei Silva
Wanderlei is knocked out by Popó's son and dragged to the corner of the ring while the confusion continues
Spaten is to be congratulated.
Congratulations to both corners.
Popó is to be congratulated.
Wanderley is to be congratulated.
Werdum is to be congratulated.
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