The latest UFC Fight Night event saw Hyun Sung Park hand Tatsuro Taira a surprising defeat in the headline bout, disrupting the flyweight division. Originally scheduled to face Amir Albazi, Taira had to adjust to a late opponent switch—an adjustment that may have cost him dearly in a tough five-round contest.
Park showcased superior cage control, relentless forward pressure, and clean striking, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory. This marks Park’s biggest win to date, keeping his undefeated streak alive and firmly placing him on the radar of top contenders.
Main Card Results
- Flyweight: Hyun Sung Park def. Tatsuro Taira – Unanimous Decision (5 rounds)
- Lightweight: Chris Duncan def. Mateusz Rebecki – Unanimous Decision (29-28 x2, 30-27)
- Lightweight: Esteban Ribovics def. Elves Brener – Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Women’s Bantamweight: Karol Rosa def. Nora Cornolle – Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-27 x2)
- Welterweight: Neil Magny def. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos – TKO (Round 2, 4:39)
- Featherweight: Kevin Vallejos def. Danny Silva – Unanimous Decision
Park’s calm demeanor and effective game plan allowed him to control the tempo from the opening bell. Taira struggled to find rhythm, with Park neutralizing takedown attempts and landing key shots in striking exchanges.
Standout Preliminary Bout Highlights
- Rinya Nakamura landed a highlight-reel body kick that ended his bantamweight bout in just over a minute of the first round.
- Andrey Pulyaev scored a dominant TKO win in Round 2.
- Austin Bashi secured a slick rear-naked choke submission victory in Round 1.
- Rafael Estevam, Rodolfo Vieira, and Piera Rodriguez also picked up wins on the preliminary card, adding excitement to the undercard.
Recap Table
| Division | Matchup | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyweight (Main) | Taira vs Park | Park | Unanimous Decision |
| Lightweight | Duncan vs Rebecki | Duncan | Unanimous Decision |
| Lightweight | Ribovics vs Brener | Ribovics | Unanimous Decision |
| Women’s Bantamweight | Rosa vs Cornolle | Rosa | Unanimous Decision |
| Welterweight | Magny vs Zaleski dos Santos | Magny | TKO (R2, 4:39) |
| Featherweight | Silva vs Vallejos | Vallejos | Unanimous Decision |
| Bantamweight (Prelim) | Nakamura vs Fletcher | Nakamura | KO (R1, 1:02) |
Final Thoughts
This UFC Fight Night was stacked with exciting performances, statement wins, and a shift in the flyweight pecking order. Hyun Sung Park’s composed yet aggressive performance signals a new rising force in the division.
Who impressed you most tonight? Share your take on the biggest moments in the comments below and stay tuned for what’s next in the UFC.