Acelino Freitas, the opponent of MMA legend Wanderlei Silva, claims that former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is responsible for the chaotic mass brawl that erupted after their exhibition fight. The controversial bout saw Silva disqualified for violating rules, including unauthorized headbutts and kicks.
Following the contentious match, a widespread melee broke out between the fighters` entourages. During the chaos, a man dressed in a tuxedo delivered a knockout blow to the 49-year-old Silva. Although Silva was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure, reports indicate he is recovering well.
Freitas Accuses Fabricio Werdum of Instigating Post-Fight Brawl
Freitas, widely known as “Popo,” voiced his strong accusations in a video posted on Instagram. He asserted that Werdum “only creates problems at other people`s events” and was the primary instigator of the conflict, specifically attempting to attack Freitas. Popo expressed his profound shame regarding Werdum`s actions during the incident.
Acelino Freitas Sends Message to Wanderlei Silva After Incident
In his widely viewed message, Freitas directly addressed Silva, emphasizing that the conflict should have been contained solely between them, and their fight confined strictly to the boundaries of the ring. He stated that he had forgiven Silva for his “dirty” tactics employed during their exhibition match. However, Freitas sharply condemned Werdum for his “cowardly” act of invading the ring alongside Silva`s son and subsequently assaulting others amidst the post-fight commotion.
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