Can a Hitmons' ability be predicted by what the Tyrogue's ability is?

I’ve been breeding out some Tyrouge’s in Black, (yeah I’m behind) and been curious if it’s ability as a Tyrouge (Guts / Steadfast) gives indication if, when evolving, what ability it’ll get as say a Hitmonchan. Will one ability indicate it receiving iron fist as opposed to Keen Eye, or is it completely random in that aspect? And if it’s not random, may someone inform me which of the two abilties a Tyrouge should have to guarantee Iron Fist as a Hitmonchan?

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If you want an Iron Fist Hitmonchan you will need aSteadfastTyrogue.

The “slot” storage system means that if an unevolved Pokémon has the “first” Ability for its species, it will have the “first” Ability of its evolved species upon reaching this stage, even if this Ability differs in the evolved species. In other words, a Poochyena with Run Away would evolve into a Mightyena with Intimidate, while a Poochyena with Quick Feet would evolve into a Mightyena with Quick Feet.

So, as you can see from this picture if your Tyrogue has Steadfast as it’s ability, then when it evolves:

Sourcefor quoteAll Tyrogue and Hitmon info (picture) from Pokémon Showdown!