Surprise! Hype FC announces Tsarukyan and Jean Silva in fights at their first event in Brazil.

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Hype FC is not messing around and promises to make waves at its first event in Brazil. After announcing the unusual grappling match between strikers Jorge masvidal e Shara MagomedovNow, the Russian MMA organization has confirmed that Arman Tsarukyan e Jean Silva They will also compete in the show scheduled to take place on March 11th in Rio de Janeiro.

It's true that the company is keeping the opponents of the UFC's top lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) and featherweight (up to 65,8 kg) fighters a secret at the event. In any case, the expectation is that Tsarukyan and Jean will face opponents familiar to the general public in grappling matches.

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Moreover, the Armenian fighter is expected to headline the most important fight of the night. The Brazilian, according to the promotional card, will be in the blue corner.

Tsarukyan and Jean in the UFC

At the time, Arman Tsarukyan e Jean Silva They have no fights scheduled in the UFC. The Armenian is ranked second in the organization's lightweight division and is considered by many to be the ideal fighter to dethrone the champion. Ilia TopuriaIn turn, the Brazilian is number six in the featherweight rankings and is also seen as a threat to the legendary... Alexander Volkanovsky, king of the category.

 

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