Gene Silva vs Marlon Vera grappling match set for Hype FC April 8-9

Gene Silva and Marlon Vera will face each other in a grappling match at Hype FC in São Paulo on the night of April 8-9. This bout will serve as the main event of the evening. As a result, the anticipated match between Arman Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett will not take place at this event. The co-main event will feature Deiveson Figueiredo versus Brandon Moreno as previously announced. The announcement confirms that fans will see a grappling showcase rather than an MMA bout in the headliner.