Baysangur Susurkaev defeated Jorden Santos via submission in the third round at UFC 328. The Russian fighter improved his undefeated record to 12-0, with three victories in the UFC (two submissions and one knockout), and has finished 11 of his 12 opponents. Santos now holds a 1-2 record in the UFC with three fights total in the organization. Susurkaev showcased an unorthodox but effective grappling style throughout the contest before securing the finish.
Baysangur Susurkaev extended his perfect professional record to 12-0 with a third-round submission victory over Jorden Santos at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, delivering another commanding finishing performance on the sport's biggest stage.
Susurkaev, the undefeated Russian prospect, has now secured three wins inside the UFC octagon, finishing opponents via two submissions and one knockout. The victory over Santos marks his eleventh finish in twelve professional bouts, underscoring a relentless finishing rate that has defined his young career. Throughout the contest, Susurkaev leaned on his unorthodox but effective grappling style, eventually working Santos into a position from which there was no escape late in the third round.
Santos, for his part, now sits at 1-2 inside the UFC after three appearances with the organization. The loss will sting, but his lone UFC victory shows he belongs at this level even as he searches for consistency.
Why it matters
- Susurkaev's 12-0 record and 91.7 percent finishing rate make him one of the most dangerous unbeaten prospects in the promotion.
- Three UFC victories, all by finish, will almost certainly push him into ranked territory or closer to meaningful contender matchups.
- His unorthodox grappling presents a stylistic puzzle for any opponent, adding intrigue to future booking decisions.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
