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

Gene Silva and Marlon Vera will face off 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. The post notes that the previously anticipated Tsarukyan vs. Denis match will not take place at this event. The co-main event will feature Figueiredo vs. Rosas Jr., as previously announced. This represents a departure from pure MMA into submission grappling competition.