Silva recounts near-brawl with Lopes’ group
“We noticed one another right now on the resort. It nearly went down,” Silva advised MMA Junkie by way of an interpreter. “Nevertheless it’s all good. … He was along with his group. A bunch of 135ers and 145ers. I used to be with my group. Some 170ers, some 185ers. I believe the larger canine barked louder.
“He stated just a few issues. He stored asking me how I preferred it. Safety form of stepped in, however Flávio Álvaro, one in all my coaches, an old-school man, form of got here to him and stated, ‘Bro, simply sit back, otherwise you’re going to get it right here.’
“You understand how Brazilians are. … He’s actually fortunate that Carlos Prates isn’t right here. Carlos nearly beat up (Nassourdine) Imavov’s supervisor (in Paris). You possibly can think about this man with out folks round what would occur.”
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