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Acelino Freitas Faces Lawsuit Threat From Wanderlei Silva After 'Cowardly Attack' Leaves Ex-UFC Star With 7 Stitches and Broken Nose

Acelino Freitas Faces Lawsuit Threat From Wanderlei Silva After 'Cowardly Attack' Leaves Ex-UFC Star With 7 Stitches and Broken Nose

Spartan Fight Night 2 in São Paulo was set to showcase Brazilian combat sports but quickly descended into chaos. A high-profile boxing exhibition between Wanderlei Silva and former world champion Acelino Freitas erupted when Freitas’ crew clashed with Silva’s camp, leaving fans shocked and social media buzzing.

Who Is Acelino ‘Popo’ Freitas? Opponent Who Won via DQ Before Wanderlei Silva Got Knocked Out in Post-Fight Brawl

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva‘s comeback to the ring on September 27 at Spaten Fight Night 2 in São Paulo promised excitement but quickly spiraled into chaos.

UFC Hall of Famer knocked out cold by man in tuxedo during post-fight brawl

UFC Hall of Famer knocked out cold by man in tuxedo during post-fight brawl

Former UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva was knocked unconscious during a post-fight brawl on Saturday after his bout against retired boxing champion Acelino Freitas.

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