Baisangur Susurkayev recounts sparring session with Sean Strickland at UFC PI

Baisangur Susurkayev shared details of his sparring experience with Sean Strickland at the UFC Performance Institute. The session took place just two weeks before Strickland's fight with Hernandez, yet Strickland never asked Susurkayev to reduce intensity despite taking hard leg kicks at full power. Susurkayev noted this contrasted sharply with many American fighters, including those in heavier weight classes, who often request lighter sparring even a month before their bouts. Strickland also expressed respect for Chechen fighters during their conversation, calling them skilled competitors and worthy people. Susurkayev praised Strickland's character and toughness as a person.