Baysangur Susurkaev reveals respectful sparring session with Sean Strickland

Baysangur Susurkaev shared details of his encounter with Sean Strickland at the UFC Performance Institute. Susurkaev explained that Strickland expressed deep respect for Chechen fighters, calling them skilled and honorable people. The two sparred together just two weeks before Strickland's bout with Hernandez. Despite the proximity to his fight, Strickland never asked Susurkaev to ease up during their hard sparring sessions, even when taking heavy leg kicks. Susurkaev contrasted this with many American fighters who request lighter sparring even a month before competition. He praised Strickland's character and toughness, noting that Strickland completed all rounds without complaint despite being hit at full power.