Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas prediction, pick for UFC Fight Night 286
Bilal Hasan made a splash when he appeared on Dana White's Contender Series two weeks ago. Will he do the same in his UFC debut?
Bilal Hasan will face Nilson Rojas in a highly anticipated matchup on the UFC Fight Night 286 main card in Shanghai, China. Undefeated Hasan (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will be making his UFC debut after showcasing his talents on Dana White's Contender Series. Rojas (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is also a debutant, having secured three wins in Peru's Inka MMA promotion.
Hasan's southpaw fighting style is expected to give him an edge over Rojas' orthodox boxing. The fight is currently heavily favored with Hasan listed at -870 and Rojas at +520 on FanDuel. The fight is scheduled to start at approximately 6:10 a.m. ET, and viewers can catch it live on Paramount+.
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