Baysangur Susurkaev, known primarily as Khamzat Chimaev’s teammate, made a striking impression at <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/mma/ufc/”>UFC 319 by overcoming a difficult moment to secure a victory. On Saturday night, the undefeated Russian fighter, with a 10-0 record, completed the preliminary card with a notable win, despite being nearly knocked out early in the fight. This performance highlighted his toughness and potential in the UFC spotlight.

During the opening round, Susurkaev appeared relaxed but was caught off guard by a strong punch from Eric Nolan that left him seriously rocked just before the round ended. The 24-year-old fighter struggled to maintain balance as the bell saved him from further damage. However, after regrouping during the break, Susurkaev managed to regain control with effective leg strikes in the following round.

He eventually brought Nolan to the mat and secured a rear-naked choke, forcing his opponent to submit and claiming victory in his debut.

Rapid rise and historic timing underline Susurkaev’s UFC entry

Prior to UFC 319, Baysangur Susurkaev had made headlines with a body shot knockout against Murtaza Talha on The Contender Series, which earned him critical acclaim and a multi-fight contract from UFC President Dana White. Susurkaev’s determination to compete on just four days’ notice was approved, allowing him to make his UFC debut faster than most fighters.

This quick turnaround contributed to Susurkaev establishing a notable milestone, following in the footsteps of Chimaev, who previously set the modern UFC record for the shortest interval between fights by winning two bouts within 10 days.

Chimaev, who now regards Susurkaev as superior, has watched his teammate push the boundaries in their shared pursuit of UFC success, establishing new records and deepening his team’s reputation on the global MMA stage.