In a rush, Jean Silva faces a former UFC title challenger in the main event of Hype FC Brasil 2.

This will be the second time Jean Silva will compete for the Russian organization.

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Jean Silva Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

The second Hype FC event in Brazil finally had its main fight revealed just days before it takes place. In it, Jean Silva It's a clash of UFC fighters against Marlon Vera this Wednesday (8), in São Paulo. The company itself announced the confrontation through its social networks last Monday (6).

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The pair will engage in a grappling match, with submission rules focusing on submissions. Interestingly, both the Brazilian and the Ecuadorian are more strikers than grappling specialists. It's worth noting that Jean is ranked sixth in the UFC featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). Vera is a former bantamweight title challenger (up to 61,2 kg) and is currently ranked tenth.

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In fact, this will be the second time that the member of the 'Fighting Nerds' academy has competed for the Russian organization. In March, in Rio de Janeiro, Jean faced... Bryce mitchell for the second time in his career, in a grappling match that ended in a draw.

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Deiveson promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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