A middleweight clash is set for Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring Ismail `The Austrian Wonderboy` Naurdiev against Jun Yong `The Iron Turtle` Park. This fight is on the undercard of the UFC on ABC 8 event, headlined by Hill vs. Rountree, taking place at the Baku Crystal Hall.
Hailing from Salzburg, Austria, Naurdiev boasts a record of 24 wins, including a recent unanimous decision win over Bruno Silva. He`s known for his striking power, securing many knockouts despite seven losses. His opponent, Park, representing Seoul, South Korea, holds 18 victories. His last fight saw him win a split decision against Brad Tavares.
Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Fight Time
Live coverage, including the Naurdiev vs. Park bout, is scheduled to begin. Consult the table below for start times across different regions.
| 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 set for June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. While coverage begins earlier, the first fights of the event are expected around 01:20 PM EST.
Ismail Naurdiev will compete against Jun Yong Park in a middleweight fight. As part of the undercard to the Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree main event, the exact ring walk time for Naurdiev vs. Park is subject to change based on how long the preceding fights last.
Fans are advised to verify local broadcast schedules for precise start times in their area. Due to time zone differences, referring to the provided schedule table is recommended for accurate viewing times in your country.
How and Where to Watch Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
The fight between Ismail Naurdiev and Jun Yong Park can be watched on ESPN+ in the USA.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
If streaming services are not available in your country, using a VPN might allow you to access the event by changing your apparent location. This can be an option for viewers in regions where local broadcasts or streaming options are unavailable.
Betting Odds: Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Underdog: Ismail Naurdiev: 2.5 (+155)
- Favorite: Jun Yong Park: 1.6 (-175)
| 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) |
Based on the betting odds, Jun Yong Park is favored to win with odds of 1.6 (-175). These odds suggest he is expected to win approximately two-thirds of the time. Ismail Naurdiev is the underdog with odds of 2.5 (+155).
Park`s odds for winning by decision are 2.8 (+180), indicating expectations that he might secure a victory on the scorecards. Naurdiev`s odds for a decision win are higher at 4.8 (+375), suggesting it is considered a less likely outcome for him.
Knockout victories are seen as less probable for both fighters, with Naurdiev at odds of 6.1 (+510) and Park at 7.0 (+600). This suggests neither fighter is typically known for finishing opponents via strikes.
Fighter Details
Ismail Naurdiev
- Nationality: Austria
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 24 / 7 / 0
Jun Yong Park
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 / 6 / 0
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
