MMA Match Preview: Baisangur Susurkaev (10-0) vs. Eric McConico (10-3-1)

Venue & Timing

Event: UFC 322

Location: Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, NY

Bell Time: 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT, 11:00 PM BST)

Broadcast: ESPN PPV (USA), TNT Sports Box Office (UK), Kayo Sports Main Event (Australia)

Injury Report

Baisangur Susurkaev: No reported injuries; cleared after his submission win at UFC 319.

Eric McConico Jr.: No reported injuries; healthy following his split-decision win over Cody Brundage.

Fighter Matchups

Baisangur Susurkaev:

Style: Aggressive striker with strong grappling.

Strengths: 80% KO rate, rear-naked choke win shows submission versatility.

Weaknesses: Limited UFC experience (only 1 official fight).

Eric McConico Jr.:

Style: Southpaw, measured pace, durable grinder.

Strengths: Experience, fight IQ, ability to edge close decisions.

Weaknesses: Lower KO rate (40%), vulnerable to pressure fighters.

Recent Form

Susurkaev:

DWCS contract win (Aug 2025).

UFC debut: Submission win vs. Eric Nolan (Aug 2025).

Riding 10-fight win streak, all finishes.

McConico:

UFC debut loss (Feb 2025).

Rebounded with split-decision win vs. Cody Brundage (Aug 2025).

2–3 in last five fights, inconsistent but resilient.

Fight History Context

First meeting between Susurkaev and McConico.

Susurkaev represents the surging prospect, while McConico is the veteran test.

Both fighters coming off summer wins, making this a momentum clash.

Betting Trends

Susurkaev: 10 of 10 wins by finish; bettors favor early stoppage.

McConico: 7 of 10 wins by decision; sharp bettors target his decision prop.

Totals: Public money split evenly on Over/Under 2.5 rounds.

Key Factors: Susurkaev’s youth, aggression, and finishing ability should overwhelm McConico’s measured pace, though McConico’s durability could extend the fight.

Summary: UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden features a compelling middleweight clash. Susurkaev’s undefeated rise and finishing instincts make him the favorite, while McConico’s experience and southpaw stance provide a dangerous test. Expect fireworks early, with Susurkaev likely to secure another highlight finish.

FIGHT ODDS

Baisangur Susurkaev      – 250

Eric McConico                   + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 14, 2025