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Gurule Upsets Hasan in UFC 334
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In Short: Luis Gurule upset Bilal Hasan in a split decision at UFC 334, marking a significant victory for the underdog fighter.
Bilal Hasan vs Luis Gurule UFC 334 FINAL FACE OFF. MMA Crazy Extra
Gurule, known as 'The IndoNinja,' secured his 10th professional win, while Hasan suffered his first professional loss.
According to Bloody Elbow, Hasan was initially seen as a heavy favorite, earning his way into the UFC with a stunning 45-second knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series in August.
Despite his early dominance, Hasan was clipped and dropped, allowing Gurule to even the fight and eventually take control.
Gurule mocked those who branded him an underdog, declaring himself the 'four percent' in reference to betting patterns surrounding the bout.
Gurule's victory was particularly notable given the odds against him. CBS Sports reported that Hasan was a -1000 favorite, while Gurule was a +1100 underdog.
In the fight, Hasan held a 52-39 edge in significant strikes landed, but Gurule secured two pivotal takedowns on five attempts and outlanded the prospect 111-58 in total strikes from half-guard.
Gurule's strategy involved taking the fight to the ground, where he controlled Hasan with his wrestling skills.
Gurule's post-fight interview was memorable, as he took a shot at ChatGPT and those who had doubted him, saying, 'Chat GPT don’t know shit,' and 'F*ck the odds. F*ck the haters. I’m so happy.'
The final scores were 28-29, 29-28, and 29-28 in Gurule’s favor after three completed rounds on the November 14 card in New York.
Gurule's win takes him to 12-4 overall and 2-4 in the UFC, following a 1-4 start to his promotional career.
While Hasan controlled much of the opening round, Gurule found a more productive route by getting close enough to wrestle.
Gurule's victory was a testament to his resilience and ability to adapt to the fight's changing dynamics.
What this adds
Gurule's victory was a significant upset, as he was heavily favored to lose according to betting odds.
What's confirmed
- Gurule said after upsetting Hasan at UFC 334.
What's still developing
- However, after an explosive first round he found the veteran Gurule difficult to handle. 'The IndoNinja' is 10-0 in MMA after two KOs in just 18 days.
- Many considered Hasan the most promising signee from this season's "Dana White's Contender Series." Bookies and bettors agreed as Hasan swelled to a -1000 favorite.
- Luis Gurule proved why you shouldn't blindly trust artificial intelligence.
- Gurule spoiled those predictions on Saturday in a big way.
- Luis Gurule shocks Madison Square Garden at UFC 334, defeating steepest betting favorite Bilal Hasan via a thrilling split decision.
- Luis Gurule drops Bilal Hasan in the first round 👀 #UFC334 pic.twitter.com/1P7Rw0a3Wc Rather than folding under the heavy favorite’s firepower, the 32-year-old Colorado native flipped the script over the final 10 minutes.
- Hasan eventually uncorked a spinning back fist but Gurule blocked it effectively before a perfectly timed takedown.
- ‘The IndoNinja’ entered the contest with great momentum and a professional record of 10-0, 1 NC, while his opponent, Gurule, had one win and four losses in the promotion, making him a huge underdog.
- Hasan earned a UFC contract with an impressive knockout victory over Mridul Saikia in under a minute at Dana White's Contender Series season 10, week 1 back on August 11.
- The Indonesian-American maintained distance with kicks, making it hard for Gurule to land strikes.
- Despite that, Gurule seemed calm and composed, continuing to land great inside leg kicks.
- The UFC’s athlete profiles list Hasan at 5-foot-7 with a 70-inch reach, compared with Gurule at 5-foot-5 with a 64-inch reach.