49-year-old MMA savage unretires for boxing debut against 41-2 former world champ

Former UFC and MMA icon Wanderlei Silva towered over his 5'6" opponent, Acelino Freitas, ahead of their hybrid exhibition boxing match tonight at Spaten Fight 2.

The 49-year-old 'Axe Murderer' is set to make his hybrid boxing debut in the same promotion which hosted Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen III in 2024. Standing in his way is 41-2 retired professional boxer and former world champion Freitas, who is one year Silva's senior. The fellow Brazilian is a stand-in for Vitor Belfort, who withdrew from the fight.

Silva has made the most of the openweight contest weighing in at 206.7 pounds, 44 pounds heavier than Freitas. He physically dwarfed his fellow countryman during their face-off on Sept. 26.

— MMA legend Wanderlei Silva facing off with former boxing world champion Acelino Freitas ahead of their bout at Spaten Fight Night 2, after Bellfort pulled out

WandUFC | Spaten_BR | #Boxing #MMA pic.twitter.com/A2f51hnmh2
— Legionnaire Combat Sports (@Legionnairecsn) September 26, 2025

When does Wanderlei Silva fight?

As per Tapology, Spaten Fight Night 2 is set to kick off at 4 PM ET. Silva vs. Freitas is the main event of a four fight card. Fans should expect to wait three to five hours for him to make the walk, depending on results and pacing.

Silva vs. Freitas; 8x2 hybrid exhibition, openweight
Beatriz Ferreira vs. Maira Moneo; women's lightweight IBF title
Hebert Conceicao vs. Yamaguchi Falcao; super middle / Latino WBO title
Thiago Silva vs. Wanderson Barcelos; lightweight MMA

Where can I watch Spaten Fight Night 2?

Spaten Fight Night 2 will be broadcast on Brazilian channels Globo, sportv, and Combate. Options for American viewers are extremely slim. Keen eyed users will be able to use certain websites to find these channels and view online.

Regardless, MMA Knockout will be here to provide hopeful viewers with the result tonight. Stay tuned.

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