Hype FC Brings Together UFC Stars and Celebrities in Rio de Janeiro

Arman Tsarukyan No Hype FC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Hype FC Brasil transformed Rio de Janeiro into a meeting point for stars from the world of fighting and celebrities. Held last Wednesday (11), the event brought together well-known names from Ultimate and also popular figures from national entertainment, who were present to watch the grappling and bare-knuckle boxing matches.

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Between the fighters who stepped into the ring UFC athletes were there, such as Arman Tsarukyan, Jean Silva, Bryce mitchell, Shara Magomedov e Edson BarbozaIn addition to the fights, the card also featured other well-known names from the MMA community, such as Caio Borralho, Carlos Prates, Walter Walker, who acted as the event's 'ring announcer', and Alex Poatán, who watched the show closely.

The event also drew attention for the presence of personalities from outside the world of fighting. Artist Lívia Andrade, alongside Poatan, was among the guests who attended the card, as were singer Nego do Borel and comedian Sérgio Mallandro. Brazilian Olympic sport was also represented with the presence of gymnast Flávia Saraiva and judoka Rafaela Silva.

Alex Pereira in attendance at Hype FC tonight 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/sAtt68dCpk

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Alex Poatan appears holding hands with Lívia Andrade on Hype FC.

Check out the first three fights of Hype FC Brazil.

Check out the results of Hype FC Brazil.

Grappling

Arman Tsarukyan won Muhammad Mokayev by submission (rear naked choke) at 7:46
Jean Silva x Bryce mitchell: draw
Shara Magomedov x Edson Barboza: draw
Joilton Peregrino vs. Lev Sarkisyan: draw

Bare-knuckle boxing

Victor Felisberto defeated Bruno Guimarães by technical knockout at 1:04 of round 2.
Maurício Boni vs. Leonardo Guimarães: fight canceled.
Rafael Brum defeated Brendo Lucas by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
Luan Duarte defeated Bruno Almeida by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27 and 29-27).
Wallace Lima defeated Carlos Silva by unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26 and 30-26).
Matheus Rangel defeated Paulo Ceará by knockout at 1:57 of Round 1.
Guilherme França defeated Daniel Mega by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28 and 29-28).