MMA legend Wanderlei Silva faced a shocking knockout during a brawl following a boxing match on September 27.
Disqualification Sparks Chaos
Silva competed in an exhibition boxing fight at Spaten Fight Night 2 in Brazil against former world champion Acelino Freitas. Referees disqualified Silva for repeated headbutts on Freitas. Fans did not expect the disqualification to be only the beginning of the evening’s drama.
After the fight, chaos erupted as members of both camps stormed the ring. Amid the melee, a man landed a powerful punch on Silva, knocking him unconscious. Security quickly moved Silva away from the fray, but he remained seemingly unresponsive in the footage that circulated online.
Silva Returns to Combat After Years
This event marked the 49-year-old UFC Hall of Famer’s first fight since losing to Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 206 in September 2018. Fans had not seen Silva in competitive action for over five years.
Replacement Opponent Steps In
Freitas replaced Vitor Belfort, who withdrew from the fight earlier this month. The change added unexpected tension to an already unpredictable event. Silva’s knockout in the post-fight brawl left fans and commentators concerned for his safety.
