Bilal Hasan

He says he has to side with Hasan on what he knows, but repeatedly flags that Rojas is unproven and floats someone taking a chance on him if the price is right.

Hasan recently competed on the Contender Series and returns here credited with a well-rounded striking game: a real kicking arsenal at every level, power, accuracy, body work, good range control, and sharp counters. His grappling is also rated well, including solid takedown work, top-position pressure, and transition skill. The analyst simply says he knows how good Hasan is and has to side with him, while openly admitting there isn't much tape to judge the debuting opponent against.

Sides with Hasan as the known, proven quantity but states real uncertainty about Rojas's unseen ceiling before naming the pick.

Hasan is rated a solid, versatile striker: he dictates spacing effectively, lands kicks up and down the body, digs to the midsection, and pairs that with real power and sharp counters. On the mat he's called good, built on trip takedowns, follow-up ground strikes and smooth position changes. He's making a quick turnaround right after a Contender Series appearance.