Baysangur Susurkaev revealed post-fight that he sustained a broken hand, broken nose, and leg injury during his bout at UFC 328. Despite the injuries, he improved to 3-0 in the UFC with three finishes, pulling through another difficult fight. Doctors informed Susurkaev that he will need to take six months off to recover. The Chechen fighter made these comments during the post-fight press conference.
Baysangur Susurkaev walked away from UFC 328 on May 9 with his hand in pieces, his nose broken, and a leg injury — yet still with a perfect finishing record inside the octagon.
Speaking at the post-fight press conference, the Chechen fighter revealed the full extent of the damage he absorbed during his bout, disclosing that doctors have ordered him to take six months away from competition to recover from his injuries.
Despite the punishment, Susurkaev pushed his UFC record to 3-0, and notably all three victories have come by way of finish. The result underscores a pattern that has defined his time in the promotion so far — hard fights ground out through toughness and finishing ability rather than clean, untroubled performances.
Why it matters
- Susurkaev remains unbeaten in the UFC with a 100 percent finishing rate across three appearances, establishing him as a credible threat in his division.
- A mandatory six-month recovery window will sideline him through at least late 2026, slowing his momentum at a time when he appeared to be building a strong case for a ranked position.
- His willingness to compete through a broken hand, broken nose, and a leg injury will draw attention, though the extended absence gives divisional rivals time to leapfrog him in the standings.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
