Wanderlei Silva Reveals He’s Experiencing CTE Symptoms

[Song2]

@HongKongPhooey

Over 50 former UFC fighters submitted letters of support for the proposed settlement agreement in the Le vs. Zuffa antitrust class-action lawsuit.

According to online records, the letters were filed Monday by plaintiffs as part of a memorandum in support of settlement. The filing comes 12 days after the agreement proposal was filed Sept. 26.

News of the filings was first reported by journalist John Nash.

The proposed agreement amount is $375 million. It comes less than two months after U.S. District Court judge Richard Boulware denied an initial proposal of $335 million.

The initial proposal also included Johnson vs. Zuffa under its umbrella, whereas the current proposal is strictly for Le vs. Zuffa.

The letters

Many fighters who wrote letters painted a picture of life after fighting. Reoccurring themes across the letters include financial struggles, physical injuries, brain trauma concerns, and mental health problems.

The fighters reiterated their preference for immediate financial relief rather than risking the outcomes of a trial, which could benefit the fighters more or leave them completely empty-handed.

“For me, a significant recovery in the near future is much more appealing than the possibility of a larger recovery several years from now, especially in light of the possibility that there would be no recovery at all if this settlement were not approved,” each letter read. “In my situation, a bird in the hand truly does beat two (or three, or even nine) in the bush.”

Among the most notable names is UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva, who stated concerns for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

“While fighting for the UFC, I suffered many significant injuries, including concussions,” Silva wrote. “I fear that during my career I have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) and am noticing symptoms common with TBI and CTE including depression, mood swings, and irritability. To date, no treatment for CTE has been found. I suffer from sleep apnea and have difficulty sleeping and breathing.”1

I’m not being funny, getting smacked in the head is no fun and does weird shit. He was paid a large sum of money to do it and knew the score. The UFC and pride was a platform for him to willingly earn a living. He wasn’t a slave

[Jacinto]

I can understand a mid-card guy like Spencer getting paid and he deserves to buy a guy like Silva that has made millions and claiming he needs money for basic necessities not so much.

[Song2]

If he’s too daft to realise getting concussions isn’t great for your health then that’s on him

[Song2]

@Jacinto

I can understand a mid-card guy like Spencer getting paid and he deserves to buy a guy like Silva that has made millions and claiming he needs money for basic necessities not so much.

I made a post earlier today about the time I came across wands Aston Martin with his face emblazoned on it.

I should’ve purchased it actually. Let’s do a gofundme

[Song2]

@HongKongPhooey

https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/wanderlei-silva/ufc-hall-of-famer-wanderlei-silva-reveals-hes-experiencing-cte-symptoms/

The above post I was making mention of people who waste money. The resale value on astons is shite compared to the initial outlay. I was wanting a vantage on the cheap

[TerrySilver]

Maybe MMA media will chip in and pay the fighters since they seem to care about their well being so much

[zero]

UFC bought PRIDE dumbass

[SprawlnStall]

@ChaosOverkill

I thought those guys all caused damage to themselves sparring like animals moreso than the fights…

Yeah. ChuteBoxe was famed for their brutal training. Lots of KOs in that gym. Even if I was a huge fan of Wanderlai and the Ruas and the team - the only '“team gear” I’ve ever bought - even then I found that idiotic.

[SprawlnStall]

@U4EA

The left high kick opened this cut on him. Seriously, when I saw that I figured his career was pretty much done.

At first I though CroCop cracked his skull. It’s just weird how that blood painted a “Frankenstein” pattern

[bateater]

@joesonshuevos

@VTCO

I face serious challenges in meeting basic everyday expenses for food, shelter, and transportation. My family has endured times without electricity and other utilities due to my struggles with mental health, and I have not been able to provide the financial support that my eight-year-old and two toddlers need. My wife and I just had our 4th child

Spencer, love ya, but if ya broke, maybe stop having kids.

Agreed. I hate when people who can’t afford to have children bitch about their financial situations as they continue to produce more. Be a responsible adult. Maybe Spencer has CTE, but his wife sure as hell shouldn’t.

[tztinkle]

I remember hearing the Dutch guys were hardcore with their sparring too

[Johnny_Utah]

“I fear that during my career I have suffered traumatic brain injury (TBI) and am noticing symptoms common with TBI and CTE including depression, mood swings, and irritability”

I have depression mood swings and irritability on a daily basis too. It’s called aging

[HongKongPhooey]

Donde ? McTTT

[JerryRisotto]

I would like to see the career earnings of each fighter. Some were fucked over yes, but some made bank and are just financially retarded.

[HTMNDN]

I paid him 50k per fight for two fights in the ufc.