Jean Silva and Marlon Vera set for grappling match at Hype FC on April 8-9

Jean Silva and Marlon Vera will compete in a grappling match at the Hype FC event in São Paulo, scheduled for the night of April 8-9. This bout will serve as the main event of the evening. The announcement confirmed that the 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 Royval, as previously announced. The grappling format represents a departure from traditional MMA competition for both fighters.