Wanderlei Silva on Fight with Popó's Team: 'I Was Cowardly Attacked'

Wanderlei Silva with a badly bruised face after a fight at Spaten Fight Night. Photo: Reproduction

Wanderlei Silva broke the silence after the confusion at Spaten Fight Night 2, last Saturday night (27). The fighter, who got the worst of the general fight, did not spare words in criticizing the team's stance Acelino Popó Freitas. Wand, who was attacked from behind during the altercation, accuses Rafael Freitas, Popó's son, of cowardice.

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In a video posted on his Instagram account, Wanderlei Silva, without naming Popó's son, claims he was trying to calm things down during the altercation when he was punched twice, the first time in the back. The attacks were carried out by Rafael Freitas, son of Acelino Popó Freitas.

"I never attacked anyone. I was there trying to separate them and suddenly I got punched in the neck, and then another punch in the eye. I was cowardly attacked. As you can see, my eye is still bleeding. I have a severe headache. I thought it was a very sad act.", said Wanderlei Silva.

Wanderlei Silva's health status

Wanderlei Silva, who was hospitalized with a broken nose, was released from the hospital this Sunday. He reassured fans about his health and thanked them for their support.

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"It was nothing, nothing, almost nothing. I broke my nose and needed seven stitches in my eye. Something that didn't happen during combat. Those who are in war are subject to anything. I want to thank you all for your support. Thanks guys, you're all excellent.“, concluded Wand in another post on the social network.