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HYPE Fighting Championship debut in Quito

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The HYPE Fighting Championship made its South American debut on October 4, 2026, at the Coliseo General Rumiñahui in Quito, Ecuador. The event featured a “country vs. country” format with 15 total bouts, consisting of grappling matches and bare-knuckle boxing. The main event, a submission-only grappling rematch between Ecuadorian fighter Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera and Brazilian legend José Aldo, ended in a draw. Contested under rules prohibiting striking and awarding no points for control, the match consisted of a single 10-minute round. ~~Despite Vera’s~~ This contest marked a return to competition for Aldo, who had been away from the ring for approximately 17 months since his last UFC appearance in May 2025. During the bout, Vera utilized the home-crowd advantage to pressure Aldo with takedown attempts during the first five minutes. After moving to ~~secure~~ the center of the ring, Aldo pulled guard, leading to a ~~submission,~~ significant moment when Vera attempted a heel hook. Aldo successfully escaped the submission attempt, and the time limit expired without either fighter yielding. Prior to the bout, Aldo noted that his preparation had focused on tennis and footvolley rather than intensive jiu-jitsu training, though he expressed confidence in his grappling background. The full card included a co-main event between local prospect Mayton Perea and former UFC title challenger Colby Covington, alongside a total of nine bare-knuckle boxing matches and six grappling matches.

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