Overview
- Hype Brazil announced Monday that UFC featherweight Jean Silva will face bantamweight Marlon “Chito” Vera in a submission-only main event on Tuesday in São Paulo.
- The card lists Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Raul Rosas Jr. as the co-main event, with the matches set for Komplexo Tempo Arena under tap-only rules with no points or rounds.
- Silva enters after a statement win over Arnold Allen at UFC 324 and has been pressing for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski.
- Volkanovski’s coach Joe Lopez dismissed Silva’s callout on Submission Radio, and Bloody Elbow reported Ariel Helwani’s claim that the UFC is leaning toward Movsar Evloev for the next title fight.
- Vera arrives on a four-fight losing streak that most recently included a decision loss to David Martinez, drawing a wave of fan concern that this matchup could extend his skid.