South Korea`s Hyun Sung Park, known as `Peace of Mind`, is scheduled to compete against the experienced Carlos Hernandez from Chicago. This flyweight clash will take place on the undercard of UFC Fight Night 256 at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas. Both fighters are familiar faces in the flyweight division.
Hyun Sung Park boasts an impressive undefeated professional record of 9-0. He is particularly noted for his finishing ability, with four wins coming by knockout. His most recent victory was a TKO win over Shannon Ross in December 2023. Carlos Hernandez, on the other hand, holds a record of 10 wins. He recently secured a split decision win against Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in late 2024, demonstrating his durability and tactical approach rather than relying solely on knockout power.
UFC Fight Night 256: Park vs Hernandez Start Time
Live coverage for the main card featuring fights like Park vs Hernandez is set to begin at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find the start times in various regions, including the approximate ring walk time for this specific bout.
| 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 |
UFC Fight Night 256 is scheduled for May 17, 2025, taking place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the overall event is listed to start around 04:20 PM EST, the exact start time for each fight, including Park vs Hernandez, can fluctuate depending on the duration of the preceding bouts on the undercard. The main event of the evening features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales. This event is part of the standard Fight Nights format and features three-round contests.
How to Watch Park vs Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 256
Viewers in the USA can watch the Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez fight and the rest of the UFC Fight Night 256 card via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Betting Odds
According to current betting lines:
- Favorite: Hyun Sung Park : 1.5 (-185)
- Underdog: Carlos Hernandez : 2.5 (+155)
Odds for method of victory are as follows:
| Method of victory | Hyun Sung Park | Carlos Hernandez |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.2 (+420) | 20.0 (+1900) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.9 (+185) | 3.2 (+220) |
Hyun Sung Park is positioned as the favorite with odds of 1.5 (-185), while Carlos Hernandez is the underdog at 2.5 (+155). Park`s odds for a knockout victory stand at 5.2 (+420), significantly lower than Hernandez`s 20.0 (+1900) for a KO win. For a decision victory, Park is favored at 2.9 (+185) compared to Hernandez at 3.2 (+220). The betting trends indicate strong confidence in Park`s likelihood of winning, particularly via finish or decision.
Fighter Statistics
Hyun Sung Park
- Nationality: South Korea
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 9 / 0 / 0
Carlos Hernandez
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 56.7 kg
- Total Fights: 14
- Record: 10 / 4 / 0
UFC Fight Night 256 Full Fight Card
Below is the complete fight card for UFC Fight Night 256:
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales (Main Event)
- Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos
- Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
- Gabriel Green vs Matheus Camilo
- Jared Gordon vs Thiago Moises
- Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews
- Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
- Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes
- Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez
- Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
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