MMA Match Preview: Bruno Silva (13-6-2) vs. Hyun Sung Park (9-0)

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Venue & Fight Details

Event: UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Hernandez

Bout: Bruno Silva vs. Hyun Sung Park – Flyweight (125 lbs)

Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Time: Main Card (approx. 9:00 p.m. ET start)

Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass

Fighter Records & Recent Form

Bruno Silva (13-6-2, Brazil): A seasoned flyweight with knockout power and submission skills. Silva has alternated wins and losses in his last five, including a TKO over Victor Rodriguez but setbacks against top-10 contenders.

Hyun Sung Park (9-0-0, South Korea): Nicknamed “Peace of Mind”, Park is undefeated and one of Asia’s brightest prospects. He’s 3-0 in the UFC, with two submission wins and one decision, showcasing slick grappling and improving striking.

Recent Form (last 5 fights):

Silva: L–W–L–W–L

Park: W–W–W–W–W

Injury Report

Both fighters enter with no reported injuries and full training camps completed.

Key Matchups

Striking: Silva averages 3.9 significant strikes per minute, with a 40% accuracy rate. Park is more measured but efficient, landing at 48% with strong counters.

Grappling: Silva owns 5 career submission wins, but Park’s ground game is elite—he averages 2.1 takedowns per fight and has an 80% submission finish rate.

Durability: Silva has been stopped twice in his career, while Park has never been finished.

Series History

First-ever meeting between Silva and Park.

Silva is 2-2 fighting in North America.

Park is 1-0 fighting outside Asia, with a win in Las Vegas.

Betting Trends

Park has finished 7 of his 9 wins (78%).

Silva’s last 4 wins have all come inside the distance.

Flyweight fights historically go to decision 55% of the time, but both fighters are finishers.

FIGHT ODDS

Bruno Silva                         + 160

Hyun Sung Park                – 190

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025

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