Bilal Hasan's Perfect Record Halted: Luis Gurule Pulls Off Surprise at UFC 334

Indonesian fighter Bilal Hasan suffered the first defeat of his professional career after falling to Luis Gurule at UFC 334, held at Madison Square Garden, New York on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Bilal lost via split decision after contesting the full three rounds of this flyweight bout. Two judges scored the fight 29-28 in favour of Gurule, while the remaining judge awarded Bilal a 29-28 winning scorecard.

This result officially brings an end to Bilal's previously perfect unbeaten run across professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competition.

Heading into this match, Bilal was regarded as one of the most exciting rising prospects in the UFC flyweight division. The 25-year-old had claimed victory on his octagon debut prior, finishing Nilson Rojas with a second round knockout at UFC Shanghai.

However, Gurule presented an entirely different challenge. His opponent successfully dictated the flow of the fight using well-executed combination strikes and effective Wrestling ability.

In the opening round, Bilal showcased the sharp striking that forms one of his core strengths. He repeatedly deployed punches and kicks to maintain safe range against Gurule.

Nevertheless, Gurule did not panic under this early pressure. The United States fighter patiently waited for openings to close distance and take the fight to the mat.

This strategy began to deliver results in the second round. Gurule successfully secured a takedown on Bilal, before maintaining constant pressure with punches and elbows from top position.

There was very little shift in fight dynamics entering the third round. Gurule again leveraged his wrestling skill to control positioning and severely restrict Bilal's movement space.

Bilal did mount a late response, landing an elbow strike that opened a cut above Gurule's eye. This effort was not enough to reverse the momentum of the bout however.

Gurule retained control of the fight right up until the final bell. This consistent dominance ultimately convinced two out of the three ringside judges to award him the victory.

This win marks a critical turning point for Gurule, who had struggled with inconsistent performances across his prior UFC appearances.

For Bilal Hasan meanwhile, this defeat will serve as an important formative experience as he continues his career in the world's most prestigious MMA organisation.

Despite seeing his perfect professional record broken, Bilal retains full opportunity to refine his performance and rebuild his standing within the UFC flyweight division.