Ex-UFC star Wanderlei Silva was brutally knocked out within the boxing ring on Saturday, however the KO blow got here lengthy after the bell.
Buying and selling in his 4oz gloves for eight-ouncers, ‘The Axe Assassin’ made his ‘candy science’ debut towards former WBO and WBA world champion Acelino Freitas throughout the Spaten Fight Night 2 headliner in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
It didn’t take lengthy for the exhibition bout to spiral uncontrolled after Silva started committing a slew of fouls.
After being deducted one level for refusing to separate when instructed by the referee, Silva was disqualified shortly after for delivering a blatant headbutt to his opponent.
Wanderlei Silva KO’d Throughout Wild Free-For-All
The incident resulted in an all-out brawl between the 2 groups. As each side packed the ring, Silva moved into the gang earlier than getting hit at the back of the top. Moments later, the Hall of Famer ate a proper hand that despatched him crashing to the canvas.
Take a look at a click on of the chaos under:
Silva’s unconscious physique was dragged away whereas the brawl continued for minutes. Finally, a bloodied and battered Silva was escorted out of the ring.