Undefeated South Korean fighter Hyun Sung Park is set to face Carlos Hernandez from the United States in a key flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 256, taking place in Las Vegas. Both athletes will test their skills and resilience inside the octagon as they aim to enhance their standing under the spotlight of the UFC Apex.
Hyun Sung Park enters this fight with an impressive professional record of 9-0, including a notable TKO victory over Shannon Ross in December 2023. His perfect record faces a challenge from Hernandez. Carlos Hernandez holds a record of 10 wins and 4 losses (10-4), having secured a split decision victory over Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in November 2024. Notably, Hernandez`s record does not feature any knockout wins.
Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez Betting Odds
- Favorite: Hyun Sung Park : 1.6 (-175)
- Underdog: Carlos Hernandez : 2.6 (+160)
| Method of Victory | Hyun Sung Park | Carlos Hernandez |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.6 (+460) | 21.0 (+2000) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.8 (+175) | 3.1 (+210) |
According to the betting odds, Hyun Sung Park is the clear favorite for this matchup with odds of 1.6 (-175). Carlos Hernandez is positioned as the underdog at 2.6 (+160). A victory by KO/TKO/DQ for Park is set at 5.6 (+460), considerably lower than the odds for Hernandez to win by the same method at 21.0 (+2000). The odds for a decision victory are closer, favoring Park at 2.8 (+175) over Hernandez at 3.1 (+210). These figures indicate bookmakers` confidence in Park securing the win, making Hernandez a riskier bet but one with potentially higher returns.
When is the Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez Fight?
Live coverage for the main card, including the Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez fight, is scheduled to begin at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Please refer to the table below for approximate start times in various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:20 AM |
How and Where to Watch the Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez Fight
You can watch the Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez bout via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN |
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Tristan Blackwood