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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doug Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Karoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight - The Dirty Youth. The key to victory for Doug Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miron Karoa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karoa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karoa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Karoa is now in Wilson's guard.
Karoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karoa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Karoa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wilson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Karoa tries to pass.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karoa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karoa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Karoa tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Karoa is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karoa looking to pass the guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson striking off his back but it's not causing Karoa any problems.
Karoa is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.
Karoa distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karoa passes into half guard.
Wilson trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karoa's back!
Karoa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karoa tries to escape the position.
Wilson misses with punches from the back.
Karoa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Karoa covering up well under a series of strikes from Wilson.
Karoa staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Karoa trying to control the hands but Wilson breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wilson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Karoa tries to escape but Wilson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karoa trying to control the hands but Wilson breaks the grip.
Karoa staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Karoa turns into Wilson and is now in his guard.
Karoa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karoa drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Karoa off! Karoa jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Karoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karoa defends it easily.
Karoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karoa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson is trying to keep Karoa in close.
Karoa trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miron Karoa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karoa dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karoa gets control of Wilson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Karoa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Karoa keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Miron Karoa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karoa has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Karoa won't let him.
Karoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson postures up in Karoa's guard and throws a big left but Karoa blocks it.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Karoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karoa wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Karoa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karoa.
Karoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Karoa is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Karoa keeps moving.
Karoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Wilson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Karoa is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karoa trying to control but Wilson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karoa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karoa keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Karoa is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson trying to control but Karoa is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karoa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Karoa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karoa wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Wilson tries to bench press Karoa off him but Karoa keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Karoa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karoa is working away from the top position though.
Wilson is not content to let Karoa control the position.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Karoa has control of the leg.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson trying to hold on to Karoa's head to control him but Karoa postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miron Karoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Karoa shoots in.
Karoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson lands a left and a right that send Karoa crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Karoa is rocked!
It looks like Miron Karoa has been cut.
Karoa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Karoa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Karoa trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Karoa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Karoa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wilson is looking to control Karoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karoa is working for a submission of some sort.
Karoa prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Karoa is looking to advance position but Wilson won't allow it.
Karoa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Karoa is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karoa.
Karoa is trying to work for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Karoa works his way into side control.
Wilson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karoa.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson trying to hold on to Karoa's head to control him but Karoa postures up.
Karoa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Karoa eventually gives up the hold.
Karoa seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Doug Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karoa pulls his head out easily.
Miron Karoa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Doug Wilson.
I think Karoa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Miron Karoa!
A victorious Miron Karoa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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