W. Nunes and Popó tied in a boxing super challenge. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
There was no relief. In the long-awaited clash against Whindersson Nunes, Acelino Popó Freitas took the challenge seriously and didn't give the YouTuber any slack. In confrontation for the 'Fight Music Show', held this Sunday (30), in Balneário Camboriú (SC), the four-time world champion showed off his technique and, at 46 years old, asserted his favoritism against the digital influencer. On the other hand, the internet star showed courage and resilience to withstand the pressure and respond with some counterattacks. After eight rounds, the festive confrontation ended in a draw, with a unanimous decision from the judges.
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There was a lot of expectation to see how Popó would do in the challenge. Back in the ring after more than four years, the Bahian showed strength, shined with his dodges and came close to knocking out the YouTuber at the end of the fight.
Even technically inferior, Whindersson didn't do badly. With great respect to the 'noble art', the YouTuber showed resistance to receive blunt blows from the former super featherweight and lightweight world champion.
In an interview after the duel, Nunes made a point of highlighting the great challenge against the Brazilian boxing legend. Excited, the phenomenon of YouTube asked Popó for applause, asking for recognition for the combatant.
After a great performance, Acelino made a point of repaying the kindness. The boxer presented the digital influencer with a 'doll', made by a plastic artist.
On the microphone, Popó also praised Nunes. The veteran asked the young man to continue carrying out challenges, encouraging the Piauí native. Finally, Acelino challenged José Aldo, MMA featherweight (up to 65,7kg) legend.
The fight
The confrontation began with Popó taking the initiative with a sequence of jabs. Whindersson saved his attacks and found it difficult to stop the four-time world champion. Acelino showed dominance right from the start and didn't give the YouTuber a chance. The comedian launched attacks in a vacuum and couldn't find the boxing legend. Acelino continued to control the actions. In the final seconds, the comedian hit the veteran with his right, but the blow didn't shake the boxer.
In the second stage, Popó remained aggressive. The former world champion bet on combinations and continued to undermine his opponent with blows to the body and head region. Acelino continued to make his experience count and did not waste attacks. At a visible disadvantage, the YouTuber tried to free himself, but the blows did not touch Freitas' body. The stage ended with Popó rocking the YouTuber, but there was no more time.
The third round began with the former world champion going head on and looking for the knockout. Whindersson risked combinations, but the YouTuber's attacks weren't powerful. Acelino remained forceful and took the confrontation calmly. Towards the end of the stage, Freitas managed the result and 'danced' around the ring. The veteran was sharp in dodging and allowed the YouTuber to free himself in the confrontation.
In the fourth round, Freitas continued to impress with his movement. Nunes managed to shorten the fight and attacked the boxer with combinations around the waist. Popó responded with a cross to the head, followed by an upper to the waist. The athletes started to engage in frank exchanges and excited the audience present at the confrontation. In the final seconds, Freitas continued to strike, but there was no more time.
The fifth round began with Whindersson walking towards the veteran. Popó continued to dodge and hit counterattacks. Acelino continued to abuse the attacks on the YouTuber's waistline and, even at a disadvantage, the comedian resisted the attacks.
The sixth stage began with Popó launching long-range attacks. The former world champion danced around the ring and attacked with precision. Whindersson walked forward and launched attacks, but the blows stopped in the veteran's guard. Near the final minute, Popó launched a cross, which shook the comedian. Even though he was staggering, the comedian wanted to continue the fight. Acelino continued to punish the digital influencer and, for the second time, the referee opened the count, but Nunes ended up saved by the bell.
In the seventh round, Popó didn't ease up. The former world champion abused combinations and tried to end the confrontation. With his guard up, Nunes only received the attacks. After another punishment, the referee interrupted again and opened the count. Back, Freitas sought to end the confrontation. Brave, Whindersson tried to respond, but was easy prey to the boxer's sharp striking. In the final seconds, the YouTuber showed signs of tiredness and continued to receive punishment, but the timer was reset.
The last round began with Popó throwing combinations of blows to the YouTuber's waist and head. Whindersson tried to respond, but was stopped by the former world champion's evasions. Confident in the clash, Freitas lowered his guard and tried to mislead Nunes. The comedian walked forward, but couldn't find the veteran. The confrontation ended with the athletes exchanging blows in the center of the ring.
Fight Music Show Results
Boxing
Acelino Popó Freitas and Whindersson Nunes tied in the unanimous decision of the judges
Rogério Minotouro defeated Leonardo Leleco by unanimous decision of the judges
Esquiva Falcão defeated Yuri Fernandes via medical stoppage in 5R
Kickboxing
Higor Merlin defeated Matheus Aires via unanimous decision by the judges
MMA
Andressa Romero defeated Stephanie Luciano via unanimous decision (29-28,29-28,29-28)
Marco Tulio defeated Glaico France by technical knockout
Mario Sousa beat Antônio Gordilho by technical knockout in the first round
Marcelo Marques defeated Pedro Machado via unanimous decision by the judges
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