Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight sluggers Bilal Hasan vs. Luis Gurule will clash this weekend (Sat., Nov. 14, 2026) inside Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, for UFC 334.
Undefeated Hasan is one of 2026’s hottest signings and brightest prospects. The former CFFC champion is a known knockout artist, and his promotional debut back in August served as a perfect display of the speed and power that separates him from the 125-pound pack. Gurule, meanwhile, is seven years older
and has yet to find similar success or acclaim. The “Grim” Flyweight has won just once in five trips to the Octagon, setting him up as a massive underdog in his first numbered main card appearance.
Let’s take a closer look at the betting odds and strategic keys for each athlete:
Hasan vs. Gurule Betting Odds
- Bilal Hasan victory: -900
- Bilal Hasan via TKO/KO/DQ: TBD
- Bilal Hasan via submission: TBD
- Bilal Hasan via decision: TBD
- Luis Gurule victory: +520
- Luis Gurule via TKO/KO/DQ: TBD
- Luis Gurule via submission: TBD
- Luis Gurule via decision: TBD
- Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook
How Hasan Wins
Hasan aims to be Flyweight’s sniper. Tall and lanky for the division, Hasan strikes at a high rate with sharp distance punches from both stances. He also kicks well and is quick to attack the body, which has been a factor in several of his knockout victories.
Thus far, Hasan’s takedown defense has held up well. He’s light on his feet, a trait which combines well with his speed and range to deter takedowns before they start. Even when opponents have been able to track him down and time takedowns, he’s quickly to scramble back up and hit the mid-section.
A good liver shot can be great takedown defense.
One has to assume Gurule will be looking to wrestle here. He’s a capable pocket boxer, but he’s outgunned and significantly smaller. His path to success likely involves mixing strikes and takedowns, and Hasan’s goal will be to leave him stranded at long range. For Hasan, firing shots up the middle will serve to deter Gurule from both ends of his game plan, allowing Hasan to line up the kill shots.
Jabs, crosses to the chest, and front kicks will lead Hasan to the victory.
How Gurule Wins
Gurule is a pressure fighter. His boxing is probably the best aspect of his game, as Gurule can build some nice combinations when an opponent is willing to stand in front of him. He’s a decent wrestler as well, but Gurule has thus far struggled to deal with the superior athleticism that comes with fighting in the UFC.
It’s not going to get any easier against “The IndoNinja.”
How to take away an athleticism edge? It’s not easy but can be done. First and foremost, Gurule has to focus on hitting the available targets. He’s not going to find the chin of Hasan — the larger and faster man — right away, but hitting the chest is much more feasible and will help Gurule put forth volume without getting clipped in the process.
The goal is to wear down Hasan. Gurule can also accomplish that target by closing distance into the clinch and hanging on Hasan, which will help mitigate some of that hand speed. Generally, Gurule has to blend his wrestling and boxing to keep Hasan guessing and prevent him from finding his timing. An active arsenal of fakes, feints, and false starts will help on that end as well, dulling the trigger on Hasan’s counter shots.
Hasan vs. Gurule Prediction
This matchup is a UFC investment into Bilan Hasan, a favorable style clash that should lead to another dramatic stoppage win for the up-and-comer. Gurule is not any better than the other men who Hasan beat up, and there’s no real reason to think this fight goes any differently. The gap in size, striking, and athleticism is simply too large to overcome.
I’m still unsure if Hasan is a future Flyweight champion, but this isn’t the fight that derails his rise.
