Ismail `The Austrian Wonderboy` Naurdiev is scheduled to face Jun Yong `The Iron Turtle` Park in a middleweight bout as part of the UFC on ABC 8 event. The fight takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the undercard leading up to the main event between Hill and Rountree at the Baku Crystal Hall.
Ismail Naurdiev, fighting out of Salzburg, Austria, brings a record of 24 wins and 7 losses to the octagon. He recently secured a unanimous decision victory against Bruno Silva. Naurdiev is known for his finishing ability, with many of his wins coming by knockout. His opponent, Jun Yong Park from Seoul, South Korea, holds a record of 18 wins and 6 losses. Park also comes off a recent victory, having defeated Brad Tavares via split decision.
Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Fight Start Time
Live coverage for the UFC on ABC 8 main card is set to begin at 12:00 PM EST. The approximate ring walk time for the Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park bout is 01:20 PM EST. Please consult the table below for start times across various time zones.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:20 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:20 AM |
The UFC on ABC 8 event is taking place today, June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event itself starts around 01:20 PM EST. Ismail Naurdiev`s fight against Jun Yong Park is on the undercard for the main event featuring Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree. The exact timing of the Naurdiev vs Park ring walks might vary depending on the duration of the preceding fights.
Viewers are encouraged to check local broadcast schedules for precise start times in their specific region, as time zones will affect viewing schedules. The table provided offers a guide for accurate timings in different countries.
How and Where to Watch the Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Fight
The fight between Ismail Naurdiev and Jun Yong Park can be watched via ESPN+.
Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Betting Odds
- Underdog: Ismail Naurdiev : 2.5 (+155)
- Favorite: Jun Yong Park : 1.6 (-175)
Jun Yong Park is the favorite in this matchup with odds of 1.6 (-175), suggesting oddsmakers anticipate he will win roughly two-thirds of the time. Ismail Naurdiev is the underdog, with odds of 2.5 (+155).
| Method of victory | Ismail Naurdiev | Jun Yong Park |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 6.1 (+510) | 7.0 (+600) |
| By decision or technical decision | 4.8 (+375) | 2.8 (+180) |
The odds indicate that Park is most likely to win by decision (2.8 (+180)). Naurdiev`s odds for a decision win are slightly longer at 4.8 (+375). Both fighters have relatively long odds for a KO/TKO victory, with Naurdiev at 6.1 (+510) and Park at 7.0 (+600), suggesting a finish via strikes is not the most anticipated outcome.
Fighters Details
Ismail Naurdiev
- Nationality: Austria
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 24 / 7 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
Jun Yong Park
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 / 6 / 0 (Wins / Losses / Draws)
UFC on ABC 8 Fight Card
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree
- Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Bogdan Grad
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammed Usman
- Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula
