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- Popó Freitas secured victory over Wanderlei Silva in the fourth round of their boxing match at Spaten Fight Night in São Paulo.
- The bout ended abruptly with a massive brawl erupting after the referee declared Popó the winner, causing Wanderlei Silva to be struck and rendered unconscious.
- Spaten, the events sponsor, condemned the incident on social media, stating that they support fairness, respect for rules, and sportsmanship.
- Fabricio Werdum, one of Wanderlei Silvas cornermen, remained by his side throughout the incident.
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Unruly Brawl Erupts After Popó Wins Over Wanderlei at Spaten Fight Night
The boxing match between Popó Freitas and Wanderlei Silva at Spaten Fight Night in São Paulo took an unexpected turn on Saturday night. Scheduled for eight rounds, the bout saw Wanderlei Silva receive three warnings during the contest. Popó, a four-time world champion, secured victory in the fourth round. Immediately after the referee declared Popó the winner, members from both teams rushed the ring, igniting a massive brawl. During the chaos, Wanderlei Silva was struck with a right hook to the jaw, rendering him unconscious on the mat. He regained consciousness after approximately four minutes and required assistance to exit the ring. Fabricio Werdum, one of Wanderlei Silva’s cornermen, remained by his side throughout the incident. Spaten, the event’s sponsor, later condemned the incident on social media. A post shared by “Muka (Falamuka)” on September 28, 2025, included the hashtag #Spatenfightnight and referenced the brawl that erupted after Popó’s win over Wanderlei Silva. In this post, the company stated: “We think fairness and respect for rules are always key. We’re against what happened after last night’s fight; it doesn’t stand for these values. We’ll keep pushing for sportsmanship and martial arts values.” (With information from Combate Globo).
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