VIDEO: Knockout and fall; Fabrício Werdum and Popó simulate a fight in a festive game

F. Werdum (left) and A. Popó (right) simulate discussion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

MMA icon, Fabricio Werdum publicized a comical moment that occurred at a festive football game held in May, in Florianópolis (SC). Acting in another sport, the gaucho decided to play and staged a fight with the Brazilian boxing legend, Acelino Popó Freitas. The athletes simulated a fight that included a 'knockout' and 'submission'.

In the images (see below), it is possible to see the moment when Werdum and Popó start the 'fight'. The athletes stage a fight and, afterwards, the Bahian throws a cross at Fabrício. After the boxer's moment, it was 'Vai Cavalo' turn. The former Ultimate champion applied a takedown to the legend of the 'noble art'.

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The match marked the meeting of the 'Friends of Tetra' against the 'Friends of Penta'. The teams were captained by Romário and Denílson, respectively.

Former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg), Werdum was one of the highlights of the game, scoring two of his team's eight goals. Fabrício, who was voted 'Man of the Match', was unable to prevent his team's defeat, being beaten 10 to 8.

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