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On this day in 2003, Rampage Jackson and Wanderlei Silva met inside the ring for the first time when they clashed in Pride Middleweight Grand Prix Final.

MMA News / HITC / October 2

Wanderlei Silva speaks out on brutal assault, demanding justice for ‘criminal’ act

Wanderlei Silva has spoken about the extent of his injuries following a chaotic return to the ring. The UFC Hall of Famer was fighting for the first time in seven years, stepping into the Spaten Fight Night 2 card over the weekend.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 2

Wanderlei Silva 'going after justice,' plans to sue over post-fight brawl injuries

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva returned to the ring last weekend in an exhibition bout in Sao Paulo, Brazil against former Brazilian boxing champion Rafael Freitas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Wanderlei Silva Seeks Justice as Alleged A*sault Costs 180 Days of Boxing Career

UFC legend Wanderlei Silva stood in the eye of a storm at Spaten Fight Night 2 last Friday, proving that even icons are not untouchable. Once feared worldwide for his ferocity inside the cage, ‘The Axe Murderer’ entered the ring against veteran boxer Acelino Freitas in what was meant to be a controlled exhibition boxing showcase.

MMA News / HITC / October 1

Wanderlei Silva hit with long ban after DQ defeat and viral brawl led to shocking KO

Wanderlei Silva has received a lengthy suspension following a disastrous return to the ring. ‘The Axe Murderer’ had been out of action since September 2018, when he was knocked out by Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson at Bellator 206.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 1

Chael Sonnen: 'Wanderlei Silva is completely the victim'

Most people have seen the viral footage of Brazilian legend Wanderlei Silva being viciously knocked out during a post-fight melee following being disqualified during an exhibition boxing match. Silva returned to the ring last Saturday in an exhibition bout in Sao Paulo, Brazil against former Brazilian boxing champion Acelino Freitas.

MMA News / HITC / September 30

Chael Sonnen threatens ‘coward’ who KO’d rival Wanderlei Silva, with a hint of humour

More than ten years since their rivalry peaked, Chael Sonnen has gone from a bitter opponent to one of Wanderlei Silva’s most vocal supporters. The MMA community is still processing everything that went down at Spaten Fight Night 2.

Acelino Freitas Faces Lawsuit Threat From Wanderlei Silva After 'Cowardly Attack' Leaves Ex-UFC Star With 7 Stitches and Broken Nose

Spartan Fight Night 2 in São Paulo was set to showcase Brazilian combat sports but quickly descended into chaos. A high-profile boxing exhibition between Wanderlei Silva and former world champion Acelino Freitas erupted when Freitas’ crew clashed with Silva’s camp, leaving fans shocked and social media buzzing.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Demetrious Johnson Details Career Path That Saved Him From Being KOed Post-Retirement Like Wanderlei Silva

The punch that no-one saw coming at at Spaten Fight Night 2 — a short right-hook and Wanderlei Silva was out cold. Like, it was one of those moments where you wonder if a fighter is even alive.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

Wanderlei Silva’s opponent revealed to have suffered ‘internal bleeding’ after fight-ending headbutts

After a chaotic bout on Saturday night, both Wanderlei Silva and his opponent were hospitalized. The major concerns were for Silva’s health after he was shockingly knocked out during a post-fight brawl inside the ring.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

Wanderlei Silva’s final MMA fight saw his greatest rival end their historic feud by evening the score

Wanderlei Silva’s final MMA fight took place on this day in 2018 where a historic rivalry came to an end. This past weekend, Silva was brutally knocked out in a wild brawl after he made his return to competition in a boxing contest.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

Man who KO’d Wanderlei Silva breaks silence to explain why he did it

Rafael Freitas has sought to explain why he attacked Wanderlei Silva in the ring at Spaten Fight Night 2. Silva, a legendary MMA figure who competed under banners such as UFC and Pride during his peak years, made a comeback this past Saturday night in São Paulo.

MMA News / HITC / September 29

Wanderlei Silva opens up on terrifying KO and hospitalisation after fight brawl

Wanderlei Silva has issued a troubling statement following his post-fight knockout on Saturday. The 49-year-old made his return to the ring for a boxing match against Acelino ‘Popo’ Freitas (41-2) at Spaten Fight Night 2 in Sao Paulo.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 29

‘My situation really isn’t good’… Wanderlei Silva provides 3:30am health update after post-fight KO

Wanderlei Silva is struggling to sleep after being viciously knocked out during a post-fight brawl. The UFC Hall of Famer took a seven-year break from fighting after being KO’d by Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson at Bellator 206 in September 2018.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 29

'I Have a Lot of Headaches': Wanderlei Silva Rushes for Tests After Getting Knocked Out in Post-Fight Brawl

Wanderlei Silva had previously spoken about his brain injury during the UFC antitrust lawsuit. That’s why everyone, from fans to pros, is concerned after Silva ended up on the wrong end of a knockout this past weekend.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 29

Wanderlei Silva Hospitalized After Post-Fight Brawl at Spaten Fight Night 2

The return of Wanderlei Silva to the ring ended in chaos Saturday night in Brazil. What began as a disqualification loss in an exhibition boxing match against Acelino “Popo” Freitas at Spaten Fight Night 2 spiraled into a violent post-fight brawl, leaving the 49-year-old MMA legend hospitalized.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 28

Wanderlei Silva's attacker confirmed as opponent's son, fighters react

Wanderlei Silva made an unsuccessful return to combat sports, fighting for the first time since his knockout loss to Rampage Jackson seven years ago. While some were excited to see him back competing, it was the events that unfolded after his bout that stole the headlines.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 28

Wanderlei Silva breaks his silence after brutal KO in post-fight brawl left him in hospital with gruesome injury

Wanderlei Silva has shared a worrying update after he was knocked out on Saturday night. At 49 years old, the former PRIDE FC Middleweight Champion and UFC Hall of Famer made the walk for his comeback fight—a boxing match against Acelino Freitas (41-2) at Spaten Fight Night 2 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Why Was UFC Hall-of-Famer Wanderlei Silva Knocked Out in Chaotic Post-Fight Brawl?

For years, the name Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva struck fear into the hearts of opponents and ignited the passion of fight fans across the globe.

MMA News / HITC / September 28

Wanderlei Silva’s rival says another UFC great sparked chaos before brutal knockout

Acelino Freitas, who faced Wanderlei Silva in a chaotic exhibition fight, is pointing fingers at a former UFC heavyweight champion for sparking the post-fight brawl.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Traumatic Brain Injury Worries Make Rounds After Wanderlei Silva Gets Knocked Out in Post-Fight Brawl

The MMA world descended to the southern hemisphere this weekend. On one corner, Perth hosted the UFC Fight Night, where lightweight contenders Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes clashed.

UFC Hall of Famer knocked out cold by man in tuxedo during post-fight brawl

Former UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva was knocked unconscious during a post-fight brawl on Saturday after his bout against retired boxing champion Acelino Freitas.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 28

VIDEO: Wanderlei Silva gets disqualified in boxing match, knocked out in post-fight brawl

"The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva returned to the ring on Saturday in an exhibition bout in Sao Paulo, Brazil against former Brazilian boxing champion Acelino Freitas, but it didn't look like an exhibition bout. The fight kept a furious pace for as long as it lasted.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Wanderlei Silva Shamed for Getting Knocked Out by Security in Post-Fight Brawl After Spaten Fight Night DQ Loss

After making it big in the MMA world, the legendary Wanderlei Silva found his way into a boxing exhibition match at Spaten Fight Night 2 in São Paulo this Saturday.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / February 18, 2024

Wanderlei Silva Added To UFC Hall Of Fame 2024

“The Axe Murderer,” Wanderlei Silva, will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame this year. Silva joins the Pioneer wing as part of the 2024 class. Set for Las Vegas this summer during International Fight Week, the hall of fame ceremony will stream live on UFC Fight Pass.