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

Jean 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 will serve as the main event of the evening. The announcement confirms that a previously 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 Jr., as previously announced. The grappling superfight represents a high-profile non-MMA competition between two established UFC fighters.