Valter Walker arranges wild bare-knuckle bout between fan and ‘head of security’ at Hype FC

Hype FC is sticking to its reputation for over-the-top antics, and Wednesday’s card has not disappointed in that regard. Even without big names like Shara Magomedov or Arman Tsarukyan taking part, the event has already turned chaotic both inside the ring and backstage.

Bryce Mitchell and Jean Silva clashed backstage just ahead of their scheduled fight, while Valter Walker was busy setting up another bare-knuckle contest right there in the arena.

The heel hook specialist called out the event’s head of security following one of the final bare-knuckle bouts. In a WWE-style twist, he then invited a fan from the crowd to step into the ring as well.

One fan decided to take them up on it. Looking visibly outmatched from the start, he stepped through the ropes anyway, with a referee ready to oversee what was becoming more sideshow than sport.

The fan tried to call it off early by tapping out verbally, but Walker treated it as just a break rather than an end. The match resumed before being stopped for good soon after when it became clear it had run its course.

Robin Black joked on commentary that both fighters might now have BoxRec pages thanks to their roles in what felt like an impromptu addition to Hype FC’s growing list of odd moments.