Two submission-only matches at Hype FC in Brazil ended without a winner being determined. Gene Silva faced Marlon Vera, and Davison Figueiredo competed against Raul Rosas, with both bouts resulting in draws due to the submission-only format of the event. Under this ruleset, no winner can be declared unless a submission is achieved. The tournament took place in Brazil and featured these two high-profile matchups. Details about the specific sequences or near-finishes in either bout were not provided in the post.
Two high-profile submission-only bouts at Hype FC in Brazil ended without a winner on April 9, 2026, as neither Gene Silva versus Marlon Vera nor Davison Figueiredo versus Raul Rosas Jr. produced a tap-out. Under the event's submission-only ruleset, a winner can only be declared if a fighter forces a submission, leaving both contests officially ruled draws.
Marlon "Chito" Vera, the 33-year-old Ecuadorian bantamweight, brought considerable finishing experience into his matchup with Silva. Ranked seventh in the UFC's bantamweight division and carrying a professional record of 23-12-1, Vera trains out of Team Oyama and is known for his active striking output of 4.18 significant strikes per minute. His submission attempts average 0.8 per 15 minutes, suggesting he is not without grappling ambition, though the bout against Silva went unrewarded in that department.
Raul Rosas Jr., nicknamed "El Nino Problema," entered his contest with Davison Figueiredo as one of the more decorated grapplers in his age group. The 21-year-old American, who trains with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Las Vegas, holds a 12-1-0 professional record and averages a striking 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes alongside 4.01 takedowns per 15 minutes. Despite that relentless grappling profile, he was unable to secure a finish against Figueiredo.
Why it matters
- The submission-only format placed a premium on finishing ability, making draws a legitimate outcome and raising questions about how elite fighters adapt to the ruleset.
- Rosas Jr.'s inability to convert despite elite grappling credentials underscores how difficult submission-only competition can be against prepared opposition.
- Vera's draw adds a second mark to his record in that column, maintaining his status as a ranked bantamweight without a definitive result from this outing.
