UFC Knockout Artist Susurkaev Booked for Newark Bout

Undefeated middleweight prospect set to face Santos at UFC 328

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:48pm

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One of the UFC's fastest-rising stars, undefeated middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev, has been booked to make his return at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey. Susurkaev, who earned a UFC contract with a first-round finish on Dana White's Contender Series, will face fellow DWCS alum Djorden Santos in the matchup.

Why it matters

Susurkaev has quickly established himself as a must-watch prospect in the UFC's middleweight division, with seven first-round finishes and eight wins by KO/TKO out of his nine professional fights. A win over Santos would further cement Susurkaev's status as a rising star in the promotion.

The details

Susurkaev, 25, made his UFC debut in 2025 and has since gone 3-0 in the Octagon, including a second-round submission win and two knockout victories. Santos, also a DWCS contract winner, is looking to score a major upset after picking up his first UFC win last October against Danny Barlow.

  • UFC 328 is scheduled to take place on March 12, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.

The players

Baisangur Susurkaev

An undefeated 25-year-old middleweight prospect who has quickly risen up the UFC ranks with a 9-0 professional record, including seven first-round finishes and eight wins by KO/TKO.

Djorden Santos

A Brazilian middleweight who earned a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2024 and is looking to score a major upset against the surging Susurkaev.

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What’s next

UFC officials have not yet announced the main event for UFC 328, but the card is expected to feature several other rising prospects and contenders in addition to the Susurkaev vs. Santos middleweight matchup.

The takeaway

Susurkaev's rapid rise in the UFC has made him a must-watch prospect in the middleweight division, and a win over Santos at UFC 328 would further solidify his status as one of the promotion's fastest-rising stars.