Andre Lima criticizes Bilal Hasan following UFC Shanghai callout

Andre Lima has publicly criticized fellow flyweight Bilal Hasan following a verbal challenge issued after UFC Shanghai. Hasan, who recently transitioned from Dana White’s Contender Series to the UFC, secured a second-round knockout against Nilson Rojas during the event. After his victory, Hasan publicly questioned the quality of Lima’s performance, which was a third-round submission win over Namsrai Batbayar on the same card. Lima responded on social media by dismissing Hasan’s comments and alleging that the rookie avoided eye contact at the fighter hotel before gaining the platform of a post-fight interview. Lima stated he is healthy and has formally requested that his management secure his next opponent as soon as possible. No specific date or opponent has been announced for either fighter’s return to the Octagon.

• 4:23 AMSherdog — Andre Lima says Bilal Hasan walked with ‘head down’ before callout
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