Nilson Rojas
El Rayo
Peru
Knocked out in UFC debut
Rojas lost to Bilal Hasan via KO (punch) at 2:28 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Shanghai, China.
ANALYSIS
Entering with an undefeated professional record in nine fights, including seven wins via knockout, Rojas is a legitimate flyweight prospect. Sadly, he was going up against THE flyweight prospect in Hasan. Rojas appeared to potentially be gaining some momentum midway through the fight before one huge right hand from Hasan connected flush and finished things on the spot. It happens. Rojas will undoubtedly receive another chance with the company, presumably in a softer matchup.
Entering with an undefeated professional record in nine fights, including seven wins via knockout, Rojas is a legitimate flyweight prospect. Sadly, he was going up against THE flyweight prospect in Hasan. Rojas appeared to potentially be gaining some momentum midway through the fight before one huge right hand from Hasan connected flush and finished things on the spot. It happens. Rojas will undoubtedly receive another chance with the company, presumably in a softer matchup.
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First UFC fight
Rojas will make his UFC debut against Bilal Hasan at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Rojas will compete in his first UFC fight after amassing a 9-0 professional record in other promotions. The 27-year-old Peruvian fighter will match up against fellow newcomer Bilal Hasan with both fighters coming off less than a month's rest.
Rojas will compete in his first UFC fight after amassing a 9-0 professional record in other promotions. The 27-year-old Peruvian fighter will match up against fellow newcomer Bilal Hasan with both fighters coming off less than a month's rest.