Baysangur Susurkaev secured a submission victory via rear-naked choke in the third round of his bout. The finish came against Santos, extending Susurkaev's perfect UFC record to 3-0 with all three wins coming by stoppage. The submission demonstrated Susurkaev's finishing ability and grappling skills under pressure. Details about the specific circumstances of the finish are limited in the original post. This victory continues the Russian fighter's impressive start to his UFC career.
Baysangur Susurkaev kept his perfect UFC record intact at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, submitting Santos with a rear-naked choke in the third round to move to 3-0 inside the organization.
The Russian fighter has now finished all three of his UFC opponents, underscoring a finishing instinct that has defined his run in the promotion since arriving on the roster. The third-round submission against Santos showed Susurkaev's ability to grind through a full fight and still apply grappling pressure late, converting the choke when the opportunity presented itself.
Why it matters
- Susurkaev is one of the few fighters on the current roster to open a UFC career with three consecutive stoppages.
- A 3-0 record built entirely on finishes positions him as an emerging name in his division, likely drawing more prominent opposition next.
- The rear-naked choke finish signals genuine submission depth, not merely takedown-based wrestling.
With no blemish on his UFC ledger and every win ending before the judges' scorecards, Susurkaev has established himself as a legitimate finishing threat. His next assignment will indicate how quickly the promotion is prepared to move him toward ranked competition.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
