UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales - HyunSung Park Looks to Extend Undefeated Streak Against Carlos Hernandez

The preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales next Saturday, May 17, 2025, live from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, features an intriguing flyweight battle. The undefeated Korean prospect HyunSung Park steps into the octagon against the American veteran Carlos Hernandez. This bout pits rising potential against octagon experience in the 125-pound division.

 

Fighter Backgrounds

HyunSung Park

HyunSung Park (9-0-0), hailing from Korea, is an undefeated flyweight prospect who has impressed with his finishing abilities. With a perfect professional record featuring a mix of knockout and submission victories, Park is looking to prove he is ready for the next level of competition in the UFC.

Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez (10-4-0), representing Valle Flow Striking in the USA, is an experienced flyweight with a penchant for securing submissions. Hernandez has four wins via submission and has faced tough competition in the UFC. He is looking to bounce back into the win column and hand Park his first professional loss.

Fighting Styles and Strengths

HyunSung Park

• Undefeated Record: Park brings the confidence and momentum of a perfect 9-0 professional record.
• Finishing Ability: Has secured wins via both knockout and submission, showcasing a diverse finishing skillset.
• Well-Rounded: Possesses skills in both striking and grappling.

Carlos Hernandez

• Submission Grappler: Hernandez's primary strength is his ability to find submissions (4 wins via submission).
• UFC Experience: Has experience competing against UFC-level opposition.
• Orthodox Stance: Fights from an orthodox stance.

Recent Performances

HyunSung Park

HyunSung Park's most recent professional bouts include a second-round TKO victory over Shannon Ross in December 2023, and a third-round submission win over SeungGuk Choi in February 2023, showcasing his finishing abilities in the UFC.

Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez is looking to rebound from a unanimous decision loss to Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in November 2024. Prior to that, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Rei Tsuruya in June 2024 and a first-round TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in December 2023. His last win was a unanimous decision over Denys Bondar in June 2023.

Odds and Betting Information

Fighter	Odds
HyunSung Park	-175
Carlos Hernandez	+145

HyunSung Park is the betting favorite in this flyweight preliminary bout with odds of -175, while Carlos Hernandez is the underdog at +145.

Keys to Victory

HyunSung Park

• Maintain Undefeated Composure: Park needs to handle the pressure of keeping his perfect record intact and fight his fight.
• Utilize Well-Rounded Skills: Blending his striking and grappling effectively can keep Hernandez guessing.
• Avoid Submission Threats: Being cautious of Hernandez's submission game, particularly if the fight goes to the ground.

Carlos Hernandez

• Look for Submission Opportunities: Hernandez's best path to victory is likely to get the fight to the ground and utilize his submission skills.
• Avoid Park's Finishing Ability: Hernandez needs to be cautious of Park's power and finishing threats both standing and on the ground.
• Utilize UFC Experience: Leaning on his experience against UFC-level opponents could be a factor.

Prediction