UFC 334: Bilal Hasan vs Luis Gurule Preview & Prediction
by Gabriel Sheehan ·
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A flyweight tilt serves as the opening bout on the main card, as super prospect, Bilal Hasan, looks to maintain his undefeated record at the expense of Luis Gurule.
Bilal Hasan vs Luis Gurule facts
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Where is UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit? Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA
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What TV channel is UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – Paramount
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UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit main card
Ciryl Gane vs Josh Hokit (Heavyweight)
Kayla Harrison vs Amanda Nunes (Women’s Bantamweight)
Caio Borralho vs Yousri Belgaroui (Middleweight)
Uros Medic vs Kevin Holland (Welterweight)
Bilal Hasan vs Luis Gurule (Flyweight)
UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit prelims
Stephen Thompson vs Charles Radtke (Welterweight)
Drew Dober vs Chris Duncan (Lightweight)
Jim Miller vs Terrance McKinney (Lightweight)
Donte Johnson vs Cesar Almeida (Middleweight)
Jared Gordon vs Melquizael Costa (Lightweight)
Macy Chiasson vs Beatriz Mesquita (Women’s Bantamweight)
Evan Elder vs Samuel Sanches (Lightweight)
Juan Diaz vs Alateng Heili (Bantamweight)
Bilal Hasan: "The Indoninja" looks to make a big impression in his first numbered card slot
Undefeated across ten fights as a pro with just a single win by decision, Bilal Hassan (10-0) might just be the latest star in the stacked flyweight division. Thrust into the spotlight courtesy of his dynamic, finish-heavy style of fighting and his penchant for in-cage Michael Jackson tributes, the “Indoninja” earned a contract with a brutal KO on the Contender Series before making a quick turnaround to debut on the Shanghai card in August. Hassan faced some early adversity from fellow undefeated debutant, Nilson Rojas, before ultimately finding another highlight reel KO in the second round and dropping a viral tribute to his musical idol in his post fight interview.
Luis Gurule: Can Gurule play spoiler as an enormous underdog?
1-4 under the UFC banner after joining the promotion as an undefeated prospect, Luis Gurule (11-4) enters fight week in dire need of a victory. Graduating via the Contender Series, “Grim” began his tenure in rough fashion, coughing up three straight losses in a run that included a brutal KO defeat to Ode’ Osbourne in his debut. He seemingly righted the ship with a solid win over Daniel Barez, only to be rewarded by being fed to hyped prospect, Rei Tsuruya, just over a fortnight later; a fight that saw Gurule choked out in the first round without offering much in the way of resistance.
Bilal Hasan vs Luis Gurule prediction
Having already been fed to two of the flyweight division's better prospects in Alden Coria and Rei Tsuruya across his last three fights, this looks the latest trip into the proverbial meat grinder for "Grim."
While his strength of schedule pales in comparison to Gurule's, I'm really high on Hasan. The rare flyweight with legitimate one-shot KO power, "The Indoninja's" diverse, dynamic striking arsenal looks to pose serious problems for Gurule on the feet, a fighter who has frequently found himself at a speed disadvantage throughout his UFC tenure. He builds steadily into his fights and carries his power late, allowing to him to find a kill shot as his opponents slow down. He faced some legitimate adversity in his debut and was still able to find a highlight reel KO, despite having fought just two weeks previously.
The American could make this interesting if he's able to get his takedowns going but I just don't see it. Hasan has a significant edge in terms of power and athleticism, to the point that I think he'll be able to wrestle up and still find the KO even if Gurule does manage to get him to the floor. "Grim" is tough, but if Ode' Osbourne was able to flatline him, I think that Hasan has more than enough to put his lights out too.
Prediction: Bilal Hasan to win by KO
