You won't believe the knockout that just went down! At UFC 322, Baisangur Susurkaev delivered a performance that will be talked about for a while, especially when he faced off against Eric McConico. This fight had everyone on the edge of their seats!
Susurkaev, after a bit of a slow start, unleashed a massive right hand that sent McConico crashing face-first to the canvas in the third round. Talk about a highlight reel moment!
But here's where it gets interesting: It wasn't smooth sailing for Susurkaev. He had some trouble getting his striking game going early on. McConico, who didn't seem fazed by Susurkaev's reputation, kept things close, often tying him up. Going into the final round, it was anyone's guess who was ahead on the scorecards, making the tension even higher.
However, Susurkaev proved his mettle by securing the knockout and keeping his perfect record intact, improving to 11-0. The 24-year-old middleweight prospect is now 2-0 in the UFC, with both wins coming by knockout or submission. This victory was the perfect end to a busy 2025 for him, including a UFC contract earned on Contender Series in August and a short-notice win at UFC 319 just four days later.
McConico, on the other hand, now has a record of 10-4-1 and has lost two of his three UFC fights.
What do you think about Susurkaev's performance? Do you think McConico could have done anything differently? Let me know your thoughts!
