Susurkaev taps Nolan in UFC debut for 2nd win this week

Baisangur Susurkaev has had quite the week.

The middleweight prospect was victorious in his UFC debut Saturday night, just four days after earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series. Susurkaev submitted Eric Nolan in the second round of the UFC 319 featured prelim at United Center in Chicago.

Susurkaev signed with the promotion after scoring a highlight-reel finish of Murtaza Talha on Tuesday in Las Vegas. The 24-year-old Russian now has two wins in the last five days.

Susurkaev lost the first round on all three judges' scorecards after Nolan rocked him late in the frame. But Susurkaev quickly turned the tide in the second, battering Nolan with leg kicks before getting on top and sinking in a rear-naked choke.

The win lifted Susurkaev's professional MMA record to 10-0. This was his third win of the year. Susurkaev began competing in the sport as a pro in 2019.

Nolan, a former CFFC welterweight champion, was also making his Octagon debut. The 27-year-old's four-fight winning streak came to an end. His record now sits at 8-4.