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UFC Legend Wanderlei Silva Knocked Out Cold in Post-Fight Brawl
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- UFC legend Wanderlei Silva knocked out cold after getting DQ'd from boxing match
- Silva weighed in 44 pounds heavier than opponent Acelina Frietas
- Silva head-butted Frietas, leading to his disqualification
On September 27th, 2025, UFC legend Wanderlei Silva was involved in a shocking incident during a boxing match. Silva, who weighed in 44 pounds heavier than his opponent Acelina Frietas, was disqualified after repeatedly head-butting Frietas along the ropes.
Moments after the disqualification, a massive brawl erupted between Silva's corner and Frietas' corner. During the ensuing chaos, Silva was horrifically knocked out cold by an unknown individual. Footage of the knockout punch was shared by Verdict MMA, showing Silva being brutally taken down.
The MMA community was quick to react to the incident, with many expressing concern over Silva's well-being. Some pointed out that Silva had previously expressed fears of suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) during his career, making this latest incident all the more troubling.
