UFC 334 live blog: Bilal Hasan vs. Luis Gurule
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This is the UFC 334 live blog for Bilal Hasan vs. Luis Gurule, the main card flyweight bout Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Just 25 years old, Hasan (10-0, 1 NC) is one of the brightest prospects on the UFC’s 125-pound roster. Hasan earned a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series this past August with a 45-second knockout over Mridul Saikia and then made a quick turnaround just 18 days later for his octagon debut at UFC Shanghai. He didn’t disappoint, putting away fellow undefeated prospect Nilson Rojas with a highlight-reel knockout punch in the second round.
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Gurule (11-4) is a massive underdog looking to spoil Hasan’s numbered event debut. “Grim” holds a decision win over Daniel Barez in the UFC, but has otherwise struggled to find success with the promotion, going just 1-4 since debuting in April 2025. His most recent outing ended inside of a round as he was submitted by Rei Tsuruya.
Check out the UFC 334 live blog for Bilal Hasan vs. Luis Gurule below.
Preamble
All aboard the hype train for Bilal Hasan! In just his second UFC appearance, Hasan gets a main card spot at Madison Square Garden. Is it too much too soon?
Always tell me the odds
According to FanDuel, Hasan is an absurd -1150 favorite. In his second UFC fight! Don’t bet on MMA. Gurule a massive underdog at +730.
Round 1
Kevin MacDonald referees the main card opener.
Hasan opens up with kicks to the leg and body, he’s off to a fast start. Spin kick to the body connects for Hasan. Glancing head kick, Gurule felt that one. Hasan fires off another crowd-pleasing back kick to the body. Gurule strictly on defense through the first couple of minutes, Hasan’s strikes are coming out fast. Gurule closes the distance and lands a good left hand.
Hasan with more flashy stuff, mixing in his jab well. He lands a straight right. Gurule sneaks in a jab. Big overhand right by Gurule, that caught Hasan off-balance but should be a knockdown. Hasan recovers quickly, then clips Gurule with a head kick. Gurule throwing big punches, but Hasan with nice head movement to create whiffs. They’re exchanging kicks from distance.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Gurule.
Round 2
Inside low kick from Gurule scores. He drives in, but Hasan counters with a clinch and a few hard knees to the body. Gurule changes levels for a takedown attempt against the fence, great defense by Hasan and they’re back at range. Hasan with a good body kick. Gurule back to the inside leg kick. Hasan with a 360 roundhouse kick, mostly blocked, but that didn’t look fun to take. Gurule trying to time Hasan’s kicks. He catches one and pushes Hasan to the fence, followed by a couple of punches. Gurule scores a jab. Sweet spinning backfist by Hasan. Gurule deep on a takedown and he powers through to score it with 90 seconds left in the round. Hasan closes guard, just looking to neutralize any Gurule offense. Gurule maintaining control, but not doing any damage from top position. There’s a short elbow by Gurule, then another good punch. Gurule bullying Hasan as time ticks away. Close round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Gurule. Overall, 20-18 Gurule.
Round 3
Hasan with some urgency, right on the attack to open the final round. Gurule snatches a leg but Hasan with great balance to get out of there. However, Gurule right back in there and he catches Hasan with a right hand before scoring a takedown. Gurule taking his time, maintaining control, sneaking in strikes. Hasan doesn’t have a lot of answers right now. Time is ticking away with Gurule in top control and if Hasan didn’t bank the first two rounds, he’s in trouble. An entire round of top control for Gurule. I don’t expect the judges to have my card, but Gurule might have this.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Gurule. Overall, 30-27 Gurule.
Official result: Luis Gurule def. Bilal Hasan via split decision (28-29, 29-28 x2)