Overview

• Silva, 49, was disqualified for repeated head-butts against Acelino Freitas, and was then knocked unconscious during a ring melee identified by Brazilian media as involving Freitas’ son, Rafael, who says he acted in legitimate defense.
• Silva was treated for a broken nose and facial cuts, released after hours of exams, and reports persistent dizziness, severe headache, and a swollen-shut eye, with additional head and eye tests planned this week.
• Freitas apologized for the chaos while blaming Silva’s corner, and his medical evaluations showed internal bleeding; he also underwent surgery for a broken right hand.
• Event promoter Spaten Fight Night condemned the post-fight violence, as widespread video of the brawl fuels scrutiny of security, matchmaking for aging fighters, and overall event oversight.
• Accounts from both camps sharply conflict over who started the brawl, and regulators have not announced any findings or disciplinary actions.