Jean Silva vs. Marlon Vera Headlines Hype Fighting Championship Grappling SuperfightJean Silva vs. Marlon “Chito” Vera Headlines Hype Fighting Championship Back in São Paulo
Hype Fighting Championship returns to Brazil with another star-studded combat sports showcase featuring elite submission grappling and bare-knuckle fighting in one of the fight capitals of the country.
The event takes place Wednesday, April 8, 2026at the Komplexo Tempo Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, less than four weeks after the promotion’s successful return to Rio de Janeiro.
Fans around the world will be able to watch the entire card live on pay-per-view for $29.99 on multiple platforms including DirecTV, Dish Network, BASH TV, PPV.com, Triller TV, Fubo and Rogers in Canada.
The event is characterized by three elite grappling fights requiring submission featuring the most recognizable names in combat sports, as well as a full range of bare-knuckle fights featuring the best Brazilian talents.
The main event will be a fascinating style clash between rising Brazilian star Jean Silva and former UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon Vera in A submission-only grappling contest.
Silva enters the fight with great momentum after: a resounding decision victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 324which pushed him back into the featherweight title conversation. The Brazilian fan favorite is also doing his thing second appearance on Hype Brazil in just a few weekswho previously competed against Bryce Mitchell at a recent promotional event in Rio.
Silva has made his ambitions clear as he continues to chase a title shot against current champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Vera, known to fans as “Chito,” brings elite durability and a threatening submission instinct to the fight. The experienced Ecuadorian striker and grappler will be looking to break his recent skid by proving that his skills can be used in multiple fighting formats.
Another generational clash will take center stage in the co-main event as former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo takes on rising grappling prodigy Raúl Rosas Jr.
Called “God of War” Figueiredo is one of the most successful flyweight champions in UFC history, known for his finishing skills and threatening grappling.
Opposite him will be Rosas Jr., who has become the youngest fighter to ever compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and quickly gained a reputation as one of the most invigorating adolescent submission specialists.
Collision pits elite championship experience against fearless youthmaking it one of the most intriguing grappling events on the card.
Submission grappling legend João Miyao also returns to action in a high-profile fight against Dennis Oliveira.
Miyao is widely considered one of the greatest grapplers in the sport and has a track record of success IBJJF world titles and a reputation for relentless pace and technical precision.
His fight with Oliveira is expected to be a technical showcase for high-level Brazilian jiu-jitsu fans.
The event will also feature a series of bare-knuckle fights, during which emerging Brazilian talents will be presented.
On the main card, Marfio Canoletti will face Cicero Coutinho in a fierce fight.
The preliminary card includes six additional bare-knuckle fights featuring fighters such as:
Vinicius Barros
Bianca Sattelmayer
Mateusz Rangel
Each fight will be broadcast live on pay-per-view from the first bell.
Main Card
Jean Silva vs. Marlon Vera – Entry Only (Main Event)
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Raúl Rosas Jr. – registration only (co-main event)
João Miyao vs. Dennis Oliveira – submission only
Marfio Canoletti vs. Cicero Coutinho – Bare Knuckle
Introductory card
Vinicius Barros vs. João Marques – Bare Knuckle
Romero Reis vs. Ricardo Sattelmayer – bare fists
Bianca Sattelmayer vs. Laysa Silva – Bare Knuckle
Matheus Rangel vs. Douglas Mutante – Bare Knuckle
Davi Rodrigues vs. Lucas Sayajin – Bare Knuckles
Breno Ceara x Clayton Ferreira – Bare Knuckle
Event: Hype Brazil: São Paulo Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Premises: Complexo Tempo Arena – São Paulo, Brazil
Broadcasting platforms: DirectTV | Dish Network | BASH TV | PPV.com | Tril Television | Fubo | Rogers (Canada)
Price per view: $29.99
Starting times: Preliminaries – 20:00 Local | 16:30 PST | 7:30 p.m. EST Main Card – 22:00 Local | 18:00 PST | 9:00 p.m. Eastern time
Alex
Pereira believes aggression could be decisive in a potential
fight between Paulo Costa
and Magomed
Ankalaev.
With
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion
Carlos
Ulberg sidelined by injury, Costa and Ankalaev are seeking a
title opportunity. Pereira believes his fellow Brazilian can defeat
Ankalaev by applying pressure.
Alex Pereira says Paulo Costa must impose his pace to defeat
Magomed Ankalaev
“Poatan†said Costa must impose his pace to beat Ankalaev. He
expects a more evenly matched contest if Costa hesitates.
“I think ‘Borrachinha' [wins],†Pereira told Laerte Viana. “He's
more aggressive. I think ‘Borrachinha' would do better. If he stays
there like will he or won't he [hesitant], then it will be a fairly
even fight. You don't know who takes it. But if he imposes his
game, his rhythm, I think he takes it.â€
Costa (16-4) and Ankalaev (21-2-1, 1 NC) have exchanged criticism
on social media, with Ankalaev accusing the Brazilian of declining
multiple offers to fight him. Costa has also publicly disputed the
UFC's proposed terms for his next bout, saying he wants to complete
the one fight remaining on his contract.
Dana White puts no stock in Alex Pereira's complaints against Daniel Cormier.
“Of course that's not true,†White said. “These guys are the most paranoid people on the planet. Like we're telling DC — I've never told DC to do anything, ever. It doesn't work like that. We don't operate like that.â€
Pereira's complaint seems primarily to stem from his personal animosity with Gane. “Poatan†lost his fight with Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC White House, and has since lobbied for a rematch, citing illegal blows from Gane as the reason for his loss. Pereira has had some issues with the UFC before, but this one seems to run a bit deeper for the former two-division champion. It also comes at the same time as UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been airing his grievances about the promotion. But for White, this is simply a normal part of fight promotion.
“I don't know. We have over 700 guys on contract, and we've talked about two of them being sideways right now,†White said. “This is normal when you're in this business. As you guys know — first of all, I've never told Rogan or DC or any of these guys to say anything about anybody. And one of the things, as a longtime fan of the fight business, I actually can't stand the commentators saying negative things about fighters or anything like that.
“But I don't tell anybody what to say. I don't tell the fighters what to say, I don't tell the commentators what to say. This thing all just plays out organically in the way that the fights are called, and whatever they say when they walk out here and they interview with you guys tonight. We don't police any of that stuff. If we did, Sean Strickland would've been gone three f*cking years ago, and we wouldn't even be having this conversation.â€
Michael
“Venom” Page says his new deal will pay him more than he earned
during his
Ultimate Fighting Championship tenure.
Page had promised an exciting performance against Nursulton
Ruziboev in September, the final bout of his UFC contract. He
won by unanimous decision, but the promotion opted not to re-sign
him. The Englishman now says his move to Misfits Boxing will bring
a substantial increase in earnings.
Michael Page compares three-fight Misfits contract with
earnings from six UFC appearances
Page produced highlight-reel knockouts in Bellator,
but all six of his UFC appearances went the distance. He finished
5-1 in the promotion, with his only loss coming against Ian
Garry.
Page (26-3) said he received offers from several promotions before
signing with Misfits. He expects to earn more from the three-fight
agreement than he did from his six UFC bouts, describing his new
compensation as roughly double what he previously earned. He also
said Misfits intends to launch an MMA show with him as a leading
figure.
“Misfits came with an absolutely crazy deal, which means I’ve
continued to grow and get better financially,†Page told Ariel
Helwani. “They have vision for the future. They're trying to get an
MMA show going, with me kind of lead that way, be the face of that…
I’ve left the UFC and I’m making more money. Like two times more,
maybe just over, and in a shorter period. In a three-fight deal,
I’ll make more than I have my whole UFC contract.â€
MVP reveals he’ll make more money in his
three-fight Misfits deal than he did during his entire UFC run,
with seven figures per fight: “Misfits came with an absolutely
crazy deal, which means I’ve continued to grow and get better
financially. I’ve left the UFC and I’m making more money. Like two
times more, maybe just over, and in a shorter period. In a
three-fight deal, I’ll make more than I have my whole UFC
contract.”
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani)
October 12, 2026
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