Making a strong, early impression as a professional is always important. For those who weren’t able to watch Miguel Suazo during the Tuff-N-Uff 142 event, it was a showstopper. After only 12 seconds of action, ‘Suavecito’ got Aaron Casey with an overhand left to earn the first-round knockout.
For those watching the MMA fight, it was less than half of a minute. What most may not realize is that Suazo has been in the fight game for nearly a decade at this point. Sitting as a pro now at 1-0, his amateur fighting history began on October 6, 2017. Since then, the drive and demand of the sport have presented a number of challenges for him.
Watching everything culminate at The Theater of the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is the result of a meticulous approach from him and his coach, Donavin Britt. The two have been connected with the goal of achieving the greatest heights possible in mixed martial arts. Ensuring that their consistent efforts aligned with what they viewed as best has always come first. It’s part of what drew the athlete and coach to each other.
While speaking with veteran UFC journalist Colin Crandall in an X Spaces, Suazo shared what his journey to the KO had looked like and what he hoped to continue to push for moving forward. The process of being able to step in the cage for a professional bout has been paved through years of work.
During the interview on the social media platform, the fighter shared that Britt had always told Suazo, “We’re going to act like professionals now so when we are professionals, it’s no different.” That message, since training as amateurs, set the tone and framed the vantage point from which they’d look to climb the ranks.
Training at Las Vegas Combat Academy, Britt and Suazo feel good about the people they are improving with on a daily basis. In the fight game, the call can come at any time. Staying ready and being surrounded by like-minded individuals who want to achieve at the same level are essential. With the first finish out of the way, their next target is for June 25th during International Fight Week with Tuff-N-Uff. This is to be the expected weight class debut as a 155-pound lightweight.
With Suazo’s 6’3″ frame and KO power, staying in this division could soon earn him a call for the UFC any time soon. As his nickname suggests, his smooth one-punch ability will continue to garner high-level interest. Having a size advantage, combined with his overall skill set, is a dangerous combination for any opponent. For promoters, it’s certain to lead to entertaining and jaw-dropping bouts, like what fans saw against Casey.
With a lot of experience in the cage, the fighter out of Las Vegas has a bright future ahead. Future pay-per-view events could easily see a ‘Miguel Suazo’ headline on posters. Regardless of when something like that happens, Suazo, Britt, and the rest of the team at Las Vegas Combat Academy stick with their routine and prepare as if Dana White could give them a call the next day.
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