Wanderlei Silva KO Brawl UFC Comeback Bout

Wanderlei ⁤Silva Disqualified and Knocked Out After Chaotic fight with Acelino Freitas

Saitama,⁢ Japan – Former PRIDE champion Wanderlei Silva returned to competition after a seven-year hiatus⁢ at Spaten Fight ⁣Night 2, but ⁤his comeback was marred by controversy and a brutal knockout.⁢ silva faced former two-time world boxing champion Acelino Freitas in ‍an exhibition ⁢bout, and teh fight ended in disqualification⁤ for Silva‍ followed by a post-fight brawl where he⁢ was knocked‍ unconscious.

Despite outweighing Freitas by 44lbs, Silva‍ struggled against the boxerS experience in the⁢ first two ⁤rounds. He than resorted to illegal⁤ tactics, repeatedly throwing headbutts which ⁢resulted in⁤ two point deductions. The‍ referee ultimately stopped the fight at 1:34⁣ of the fourth round, disqualifying Silva.

The decision sparked a chaotic scene as members of both teams⁤ engaged in ⁤a physical altercation. During the brawl, Silva was struck by a powerful ⁢hook from an unidentified individual, knocking him out and leaving him unconscious on the ring floor.

Originally Scheduled to Face Vitor Belfort

This‍ fight was initially intended to be a rematch against longtime rival Vitor Belfort, who famously ⁢knocked ⁢Silva out in just 44 seconds at UFC Brazil in 1998. However, Belfort withdrew from the bout citing ‍two concussions⁢ sustained in training, a claim Silva publicly disputes.

Silva expressed his frustration at missing the chance ⁢for revenge, stating, “He⁤ needs to do what he’s always talking about.”

[Image of Wanderlei Silva covered in blood during a previous fight with brian stann is included in the article.]

Source: Bloody⁤ Elbow (https://www.bloodyelbow.com/)