Jose Aldo and Marlon Vera Set for Grappling Match at Hype Ecuador

A unique grappling showcase is set to take place in Quito, Ecuador, this weekend. The Hype Ecuador event, scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, will feature a high-profile headliner between MMA veterans Jose Aldo and Marlon Vera. The contest is slated as a 10-minute, submission-only grappling match held at the Coliseo General Rumiñahui. In addition to the main event, the card will feature a co-main event grappling match between former UFC interim welterweight title challenger Colby Covington and Mayton Perea, also contested under a 10-minute, submission-only format. The event is scheduled to be broadcast live via YouTube starting at 5 p.m. ET. This event marks a departure from traditional mixed martial arts rules, focusing exclusively on the grappling arts for its featured performers.

Source: MMA Mania.