Baysangur Susurkayev suffered multiple injuries during his fight at UFC 328, including a broken hand, broken nose, and leg injury. Despite the injuries, he secured his third consecutive finish to improve to 3-0 in the UFC. At the post-fight press conference, Susurkayev revealed he wanted to return to action in August but doctors informed him he would need six months of recovery time. The fighter has demonstrated his ability to win difficult fights despite sustaining significant damage. All three of his UFC victories have come by stoppage, establishing him as a dangerous finisher in his division.
Baysangur Susurkayev walked out of UFC 328 on May 9 with another finish to his name, but the victory came at a steep physical cost, leaving him sidelined for up to six months.
Susurkayev sustained a broken hand, a broken nose, and a leg injury during the bout. Despite competing through that damage, he secured a stoppage win — his third consecutive finish inside the Octagon — to move to a perfect 3-0 record in the UFC. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, he revealed he had hoped to return as early as August, but medical staff made clear that the extent of his injuries would require a significantly longer recovery period.
Why it matters
- All three of Susurkayev's UFC wins have come by stoppage, marking him as a genuine finishing threat in his division.
- A six-month absence will push his next appearance toward late 2026, potentially disrupting any momentum he has built with back-to-back-to-back finishes.
- His willingness to compete through serious injuries speaks to his durability, though the accumulated damage may factor into how matchmakers approach his return.
The ability to grind out victories while absorbing significant punishment has become something of a calling card for Susurkayev through his early UFC run. Three fights, three stoppages, and now three trips to the medical tent represent a pattern that underlines both his toughness and the physical toll his style demands. His next outing will likely carry added weight as he looks to re-establish his rhythm after an extended layoff.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
