Maui's own Brian Viloria defeated #6 ranked flyweight and WBO strapholder Julio Cesar Miranda in a spirited battle on Oahu last night. Miranda got dropped early but got off the floor to cut Viloria and get back in the fight in the second half. Two of the three judges had it very close. A buddy of mine who saw it thought the first round knockdown made the difference but that Viloria and Miranda both fought very well.

Viloria is one of those guys who just hasn't handled success well in terms of staying focused and disciplined, but he handles adversity exceedingly well. The Hawaiian Punch is now 30, old for a little man, and can afford no more unforced errors.

The talk over here is perhaps Viloria has earned a shot at Giovanni Segura, the conqueror of Iron Boy Calderon.

The only footage I can find is of round twelve.