PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Suolanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Suolanen
vs
Myers

184 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teppo Suolanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Myers!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Suolanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suolanen tries to pass to full mount but Myers defends it.
Myers is trying to stand back up but Suolanen is controlling him
Myers is looking to improve his position.
Suolanen trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Suolanen content to control rather than advance.
Suolanen drops an elbow to the side of Myers's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers is trying to maintain the position but Suolanen is very close to passing his half guard.
Suolanen wants to control but Myers is keeping him busy.
Suolanen wants to free his trapped foot but Myers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Myers is trying to maintain the position but Suolanen is very close to passing his half guard.

Myers kicks Suolanen off and gets back to his feet.
James Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suolanen.

Myers gets caught flat footed, as Suolanen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Myers kicks Suolanen off and gets to his feet.
Myers tries to land a front kick but Suolanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers jabs Suolanen right on the nose. Suolanen blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Myers.
Myers throws a head kick but Suolanen moves out of range.
Suolanen tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suolanen checks a low kick from Myers.
Jab by Myers.
Suolanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myers throws a one two combo.

It looks like Teppo Suolanen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Myers. No joy for Suolanen on that attempt.
Suolanen is breathing heavily.
Myers works the jab nicely.
Myers throws a one two combo.
Myers throws a combination. Suolanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Suolanen is rocked!
Suolanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Suolanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myers connects with a nice cross there... Suolanen is looking wobbly and Myers recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Suolanen to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Myers jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Myers!