Gene Silva and Marlon Vera to compete in grappling match at Hype FC

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. The announcement confirms that a previously anticipated match between Tsarukyan and Denis will not take place at this event. The co-main event will feature Figueiredo versus Rosas Jr., as previously announced. The event will showcase submission grappling rather than traditional MMA competition.