The teams of Wanderlei Silva and Acelino Popó stole the show at Spaten Fight Night 2, held this Saturday (27). After the confrontation between the former four-time world boxing champion and the former Pride champion, the teams staged a general brawl inside the ring and, after the dust settled, extended the confusion to the backstage of the event.
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According to information from the 'Lutas 360' Instagram page, Wanderlei Silva 's team , which was the first to leave the ring, waited for Popó's team to leave the stage before starting a second phase of the brawl. Fortunately, the event's security managed to contain the confrontation.
How it all began?
In a tense duel, filled with provocations from both sides, Wanderlei Silva lost his temper and delivered three headbutts to Popó, resulting in his disqualification by the referee. Following this, the boxer's team entered the ring to taunt and confront the Curitiba native about the infractions. The situation quickly escalated, resulting in physical altercations. In the midst of the chaos, Wanderlei Silva was knocked out.
Watch the backstage brawl at Spaten Fight Night 2
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SPATEN FIGHT NIGHT 2 Results
Date: September 27, 2025
Location : São Paulo, Brazil
Acelino "Popó" Freitas defeated 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)
Wanderlei Silva facing off against Popó Freitas at Spaten Fight Night. Photo: Reproduction/SUPER LUTAS
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