In the most important fight of Spaten Fight Night 2, Acelino “Popó” showed the big difference between boxing and MMA. The Bahian faced Wanderlei Silva Despite entering the ring at a weight disadvantage, he managed to outpoint the former Pride champion. During the fight, Wanderlei attempted to resort to illegal strikes, and in the end, the teams turned the spectacle into an all-out brawl.
Popó dominates and Wanderlei Silva is disqualified after headbutt
Popó fighting at Spaten Fight Night. Photo: William Lucas and Gaspar Nóbrega/Inovafoto
In the first few seconds, Wanderlei Silva He went for it without taking notice, but Popó showed his experience, controlling the pace and cooling the fight. In the final stretch of the round, the Bahian took the offensive and, with a series of crosses, drew a smile from the "Mad Dog."
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In the second round, Wanderlei tried to impose his rhythm again, but ended up being hit by a cross that sent him to the ground. In the second half of the round, Popó showed more poise, chasing his opponent around the ring, while Wanderlei defended himself near the ropes.
In the third round, Wanderlei Silva proved why he's known as "Crazy Dog," engaging Popó in a frank exchange. In a clinch, he reminisced about his MMA days and nearly landed a knee, but stopped himself at the last minute.
In the next round, Wanderlei went on the offensive again, turning the fight into a straight-shooting affair. Even after the referee called a stop, he continued, earning a warning and losing a point. Shortly after, he headbutted Popó, receiving another warning and losing another point, and, just as the situation seemed under control, he headbutted him again, resulting in his disqualification.
Confusion in the ring ends with knockout of Wanderlei Silva
After the decision was announced, the teams, who had been exchanging taunts and complaints about illegal strikes, took to the ring, turning the fight into a full-blown brawl. Amidst the confusion, Wanderlei Silva, who had already been suffering throughout the rounds, ended up knocked out.
Watch the video of the confusion between Popó and Wanderlei Silva's teams
EXCLUSIVE: ANOTHER ANGLE OF THE CONFUSION BETWEEN WANDERLEI SILVA X POPÓ! EVEN WERDUM JOINED THE FIGHT! WHAT CHAOS! #SpatenFightNight2 pic.twitter.com/IgaMcUiT1x
— Igor Ribeiro (@igorribeiromma) September 28, 2025
SPATEN FIGHT NIGHT 2 Results
Order date: September 27th, 2025
Local News: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Acelino Popó Freitas derrotou Wanderlei Silva by disqualification (headbutts) in the fourth round.
Lightweight (up to 61 kg): Beatriz Ferreira defeated Maira Moneo by unanimous decision (98-92, 96-94, 98-92) (Boxing)
Middleweight (up to 74kg): Hebert Conceição defeated Yamaguchi Falcao by unanimous decision (100-90, 100-90, 100-90) (Boxing)
Featherweight (up to 66kg): Thiago Manchinha defeated Wanderson Barcellos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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