Ismail Naurdiev vs JunYong Park

Ismail Naurdiev meets Jun Yong Park in a pivotal middleweight showdown. “The Austrian Wonderboy” seeks momentum after a UFC return win, while Korea’s “Iron Turtle” brings veteran grappling and heart. Who will prevail?

Core Stats Comparison

* Park has edge in takedown accuracy

Striking Breakdown:

Ismail Naurdiev holds a clear edge in striking efficiency, with 53% accuracy compared to Park's 51%, and a significant advantage in defense at 66% versus 54%. While Park lands more strikes per minute (4.77 vs. 3.41), he also absorbs more damage (3.42 significant strikes absorbed per minute) than Naurdiev (1.52). This gives Naurdiev a superior striking differential of +1.89, compared to Park’s +1.35, underscoring his efficiency and defensive sharpness.

Grappling Breakdown:

In the grappling department, Jun Yong Park has the upper hand in offensive metrics. He owns a better takedown accuracy (47% vs. 40%) and attempts more takedowns on average (1.85 per 15 minutes vs. 1.6). Park is also more active in submission attempts, averaging 0.9 per fight compared to Naurdiev’s 0.2. However, Naurdiev’s 72% takedown defense dwarfs Park’s 57%, which could be a key factor in neutralizing Park's ground game.

Summary:

Park brings higher volume but pays for it with greater damage absorbed. His grappling metrics suggest he can mix it up effectively, but if Naurdiev’s elite takedown defense holds strong, his sharper striking and superior defense could tilt this matchup in his favor.