Bilal Hasan wanted to take it slow; UFC put him on a ‘rocket ship’

Bilal Hasan wants to make hay while the sun shines.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:51 AM

Key Things to Know

Bilal Hasan stated the UFC put him on a rapid career path despite his initial desire to advance slowly.
Hasan earned his UFC contract in August via a 45-second technical knockout on Dana White's Contender Series.
He made his promotional debut just 18 days later in Shanghai, securing a second-round knockout victory.

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Undefeated flyweight Bilal Hasan revealed that while he initially planned a slow pace for his career, the UFC fast-tracked his journey. After securing his promotional contract with a 45-second technical knockout on Dana White's Contender Series in August, Hasan accepted an impromptu promotional debut in Shanghai just 18 days later, winning via second-round knockout.

Hasan is now scheduled to face Luis Gurule at UFC 334 on November 14 at Madison Square Garden. The fighter explained that despite originally wanting only one fight after earning his contract, he decided to capitalize on his momentum and good health by accepting frequent turnarounds.

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Bilal Hasan wanted to take it slow; UFC put him on a ‘rocket ship’

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