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Bilal Hasan Reportedly Booked to Face Nilson Rojas at UFC Shanghai

The rapid placement follows Hasan’s 45‑second Dana White’s Contender Series knockout, signaling the UFC is fast‑tracking standout prospects.

Overview

  • Multiple MMA outlets report that Hasan is set to fight Nilson Rojas on August 29 at UFC Shanghai, a booking first credited to Inka MMA and amplified by other reporters.
  • Hasan earned a UFC contract after a 45‑second knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series, a finish that made him one of the show’s most hyped and heavily bet fighters.
  • Both fighters enter the matchup unbeaten with 9‑0 records, and the fight would serve as a UFC debut for each man rather than a gradual introduction for Hasan.
  • The matchup is presented as media‑reported rather than a separate UFC press release, so final details such as medical clearance, visas, and an official UFC announcement could still alter the card.
  • The quick scheduling underscores the UFC’s pattern of fast‑tracking high‑profile Contender Series winners and highlights growing international depth in the flyweight division as it builds toward this year’s title picture.