Bilal Hasan makes UFC debut against Nilson Rojas at Fight Night 286
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Bilal Hasan is set to make his UFC debut against Nilson Rojas at UFC Fight Night 286 on August 29 in Shanghai. Hasan earned a contract following a quick victory over Mridul Saikia at Contender Series 87, where he won by TKO in just 45 seconds. Both fighters enter the matchup undefeated, with Hasan holding an impressive record of 9-0 and Rojas also at 9-0 after a recent unanimous decision win. This fight will further highlight Hasan's ambitions to become a prominent fighter in the UFC.
- •Hasan won a UFC contract after 45-second TKO at DWCS 87.
- •He faces Nilson Rojas, also undefeated at 9-0.
- •UFC Fight Night 286 takes place in Shanghai on August 29.
- •Rojas finished seven of his nine fights by knockout.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Bilal Hasan books UFC debut in same month as DWCS 87 knockout
"Bilal Hasan's wish has been granted perhaps sooner than expected.
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