Baysangur Susurkaev discussed what he described as unclear or vague conditions in his UFC contract. According to Susurkaev, his managers told him before his second fight that if he won by finish, he would receive a new contract. Despite winning and securing a knockout, he claims he was not awarded a performance bonus or given a new contract. The post does not specify when this fight occurred or provide additional context about his current contractual situation with the promotion.
Baysangur Susurkaev has gone public with frustrations over what he describes as confusing and unfulfilled contractual promises from the UFC, claiming assurances made before one of his fights were not honored after he delivered a knockout victory.
According to Susurkaev, his management team told him ahead of his second promotional bout that a finish would earn him a new contract. He went out and secured the knockout, yet by his account neither a new deal nor a performance bonus followed. He has characterized the terms laid out to him as vague and the situation as unresolved.
Why it matters
- Fighters publicly questioning UFC contract terms is relatively uncommon and can signal broader tension between a competitor and the promotion.
- The lack of clarity Susurkaev describes — verbal assurances around finishing bonuses and contract upgrades — touches on a recurring concern among fighters at the developmental end of the UFC roster.
- How the situation is resolved could influence Susurkaev's availability and motivation going forward.
No additional details about the timeline of the fight in question or the current status of any ongoing contract discussions were provided. The UFC has not issued a response to his comments based on available information.
