Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev faces Jun Yong "The Iron Turtle" Park in a UFC middleweight bout in Baku, Azerbaijan. The match is part of the undercard for UFC on ABC 8: Hill vs. Rountree at the Baku Crystal Hall.
Naurdiev, hailing from Salzburg, Austria, holds 24 wins with a notable recent victory over Bruno Silva by unanimous decision. He has shown solid performance with many knockouts despite seven defeats. Meanwhile, Park from Seoul, South Korea, secured 18 victories and triumphed similarly against Brad Tavares via split decision.
What time is Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park fight
Live coverage for the Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| 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 takes place today, June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event starts at 01:20 PM EST.
Shamil Naurdiev will face Jun Yong Park in a middleweight bout. This fight is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree. The ring walk time for Naurdiev vs Park may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights.
Fans should check local listings for exact start times in their region. Time zones can affect viewing schedules, so refer to the provided table for accurate timings in your country.
How and where to watch the Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Fight
You can watch Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park Betting Odds
- 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) |
Jun Yong Park is the favorite with odds of 1.6 (-175). He wins almost two out of every three fights according to oddsmakers. Ismail Naurdiev has a 2.5 (+155) to win, showing he's the underdog.
Park's odds to win by decision are at 2.8 (+180), suggesting many see him winning on points. Naurdiev has slightly lower chances, with odds at 4.8 (+375) for a win by decision.
For knockouts, both fighters have long odds: Naurdiev at 6.1 (+510), Park at 7.0 (+600). They don't often finish their opponents with strikes.⬩
Fighters 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
Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park 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
