Baysangur Susurkaev recounts sparring session with Sean Strickland before Hernandez fight

Baysangur Susurkaev shared his encounter with Sean Strickland at the UFC Performance Institute, where they sparred two weeks before Strickland's fight with Hernandez. Susurkaev described landing hard leg kicks at full power during the session, but Strickland never asked him to lighten up despite the proximity to his bout. The Chechen fighter noted that many American fighters, even in heavier divisions, request lighter sparring a month before fights, contrasting with Strickland's willingness to train hard. Susurkaev also mentioned that Strickland expressed respect for Chechen fighters and people in general.