Baysangur Susurkaev recalls sparring with Sean Strickland before Hernandez fight

Baysangur Susurkaev shared details of his encounter with Sean Strickland at the UFC Performance Institute. Strickland expressed respect for Chechen fighters, calling them skilled and worthy people. The two sparred together just two weeks before Strickland's fight with Hernandez, with Susurkaev landing hard leg kicks at full power. Despite having a fight approaching, Strickland never asked to reduce intensity or protect his legs, unlike many American fighters who request lighter sparring even a month out from competition. Susurkaev praised Strickland's toughness and character, noting he completed all sparring rounds without complaint.