Bilal Hasan records two knockout victories in 18 days

Bilal Hasan secured a second-round knockout against Nilson Rojas at UFC Shanghai on August 29. The victory followed his debut appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series, where he earned a contract after a first-round knockout victory less than three weeks prior. Hasan utilized a counter-right hand to drop Rojas before finishing the bout with follow-up strikes. The newcomer earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his performance in Shanghai. Following the event, Hasan stated that he views his fighting career as a method to give back to his community and fellow gym members. He expressed a desire to build a career defined by highlight-reel finishes as he moves forward in the organization.

• 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Two knockouts in 18 days, but Bilal Hasan is fighting for something more