Overview

• The exhibition bout in São Paulo ended in Round 4 when Wanderlei Silva was disqualified for repeated headbutts.
• Both corners rushed the ring and a melee ensued; video and local reports identify Acelino Freitas’ son, Rafael, as the person who knocked Silva unconscious.
• Silva was treated for a fractured nose and stitches, was released from hospital, and says he has persistent dizziness and a headache and will undergo further tests for potential head trauma.
• Acelino Freitas apologized for the chaos and, according to reports, was hospitalized after exams indicated internal bleeding and underwent surgery for a broken right hand.
• Rafael Freitas told Globo he acted in legitimate defense; event organizer Spaten condemned the violence, and Silva’s team is exploring legal options while regulators have not announced any formal action.