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Undefeated Middleweight Prospect Susurkaev Scores Highlight-Reel KO at UFC 322
16 Nov
Summary
- Susurkaev lands massive right hand to finish McConico in 3rd round
- Susurkaev improves to 11-0, 2-0 in UFC with both wins by KO/TKO or submission
- McConico falls to 10-4-1, loses 2 of 3 UFC fights
In a thrilling preliminary bout at UFC 322 on November 16, 2025, undefeated middleweight prospect Baisangur Susurkaev delivered a highlight-reel knockout over Eric McConico. Despite early struggles to get his striking going, the 24-year-old Susurkaev eventually found his range and landed a massive right hand that left McConico face-down on the canvas in the third round.
The victory improved Susurkaev's professional record to 11-0, with both of his UFC wins coming by way of KO/TKO or submission. He had previously earned a UFC contract through a successful run on the Contender Series in August 2025, and then stepped in on short notice to win another fight just four days later at UFC 319.
For McConico, the loss drops his career mark to 10-4-1, including two defeats in his three UFC appearances. The bout was an intense back-and-forth affair, with McConico initially unfazed by Susurkaev's reputation as the heavily favored fighter. However, Susurkaev's power and precision ultimately proved too much, as he capped off a successful 2025 campaign with the impressive knockout victory.
