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UFC Middleweight

Baisangur Susurkaev VS Eric McConico

Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States

Tale of the Tape

12-0-0 Record 11-5-1
24 Age 35
188 cm Height 183 cm
201 cm Reach 196 cm
orthodox Stance southpaw
92% Finish rate 64%
75% KO rate 36%
17% Sub rate 27%

Result Summary

Baisangur Susurkaev def. Eric McConico TKO (punch) · R3 3:23

Baisangur Susurkaev and Eric McConico exchanged heavy shots early, with Susurkaev gradually taking control through powerful combinations and pressure. In the third round, Susurkaev landed a crushing punch that dropped McConico, finishing the fight with ground strikes for a TKO at 3:23.

Fight Overview

Undefeated Baisangur Susurkaev faces Eric McConico in a middleweight bout featuring two large, athletic fighters. Susurkaev's perfect record is on the line against McConico's finishing ability.

Keys to Victory

Baisangur Susurkaev

  1. Use his 5 cm reach advantage to control the range and set up strikes.
  2. Maintain composure and avoid brawling exchanges.
  3. Look for takedowns if McConico becomes aggressive.

Eric McConico

  1. Close the distance quickly to negate Susurkaev's reach.
  2. Look for power shots and capitalize on any defensive lapses.
  3. Mix in wrestling to keep Susurkaev guessing.

Last 5 fights

Baisangur Susurkaev

  1. W Eric Nolan Submission · R2 2:01 · 16 AUG 2025
  2. W Murtaza Talha KO · R1 3:04 · 12 AUG 2025
  3. W Irakli Kuchukhidze KO · R2 2:12 · 21 FEB 2025
  4. W Shane Sobnosky Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 NOV 2024
  5. W Artem Kuzmin KO · R1 1:22 · 31 MAR 2022

Eric McConico

  1. W Cody Brundage Decision · R3 5:00 · 9 AUG 2025
  2. L Nursulton Ruziboev TKO · R2 0:33 · 22 FEB 2025
  3. W Jarome Hatch Submission · R1 3:23 · 26 JUL 2024
  4. W Tyler Ray Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 FEB 2024
  5. W Maki Pitolo KO · R3 2:35 · 12 NOV 2023

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