PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Wai Ping comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Once upon a time in China kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ricky Monroe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lu Wai Ping's chin.

Monroe
vs
Wai Ping

166 cm
29
143 lbs
17 - 10 - 2

174 cm
26
157 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wai Ping lands a head kick. Monroe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Monroe misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monroe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wai Ping has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wai Ping comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Monroe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping pushes Monroe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monroe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wai Ping is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Monroe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wai Ping is avoiding damage well.
Wai Ping tries to escape but Monroe is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe working the ground and pound but Wai Ping is defending the strikes.
Monroe landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wai Ping is pushing Monroe's head away, looking to escape. Monroe manages to hold on to the position though.

Monroe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wai Ping knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monroe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wai Ping is trying to buck Monroe off.
Monroe misses with the ground and pound.
Monroe trying to control the position but Wai Ping is working away.

Monroe is trying to get an arm triangle but Wai Ping is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is working Wai Ping over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe cracks Wai Ping with a big right hand but Wai Ping just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Monroe working the head and body with strikes.

Wai Ping is rocked!
Monroe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wai Ping is still in real trouble! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe prevents Wai Ping from escaping the position.
An elbow from Monroe crashes against the mat.
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Wai Ping pushes Monroe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Monroe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wai Ping sneaks out the side door and pushes Monroe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Monroe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wai Ping avoids it really well and circles away.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wai Ping circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wai Ping clinches up against the cage.
Monroe has Wai Ping pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wai Ping manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ricky Monroe has been cut.

Monroe manages to break the clinch.

Wai Ping gets caught napping as Monroe dives in and scores a takedown. Wai Ping manages to retain guard.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wai Ping wants to stand and escape but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Wai Ping blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws a big right hand that misses.

Wai Ping wriggles free and stands up.

Monroe forces Wai Ping back against the cage and clinches.
Wai Ping lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
Monroe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wai Ping just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Monroe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wai Ping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but Wai Ping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wai Ping looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wai Ping but Wai Ping pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Wai Ping throws out a powerful jab.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wai Ping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Wai Ping. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
Wai Ping looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Monroe throws a head kick but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches up with Wai Ping, looking for a takedown. Monroe pushes Wai Ping against the cage but Wai Ping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wai Ping as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wai Ping gets a clinch.

Monroe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wai Ping stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.

Monroe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wai Ping stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
Wai Ping advances to half guard.
Wai Ping is keen to just control but Monroe is a slippery customer.
Monroe won't allow Wai Ping to pass to mount.

Monroe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wai Ping pulls his head out easily.
Monroe is refusing to be controlled, as Wai Ping sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monroe is defending against the submission attempts here by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping wants to control but Monroe is keeping him busy.

Monroe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Monroe looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wai Ping passes into side control!
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wai Ping wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping taking a breather here.
Monroe is trying to get back to his feet.
Wai Ping tries to advance to mount but can't.
Monroe regains half guard.
Monroe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wai Ping's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wai Ping's back!
Monroe thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Monroe misses with punches from the back.
Wai Ping covering up well under a series of strikes from Monroe.
Monroe missing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to his feet but Monroe has full control of the position and if anything, Wai Ping has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wai Ping is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Monroe lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Monroe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wai Ping.

It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wai Ping is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Wai Ping moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.

Monroe breaks the clinch.

Monroe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wai Ping did well to prevent Monroe getting side control.
Monroe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wai Ping wants to get back to his feet.
Monroe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wai Ping tries to kick Monroe off but Monroe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wai Ping defending well though.
Monroe lands strikes from half guard.
Monroe is trying to control. Wai Ping wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wai Ping's head.

Wai Ping has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monroe is on him like a limpet, forcing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Wai Ping gets through Monroe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wai Ping is working for takedown but Monroe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.

Monroe jumps guard.

Monroe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wai Ping can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wai Ping's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wai Ping gets to his feet. Monroe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wai Ping takes the fight into the clinch.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping holds him up against the cage and eventually Monroe drops back down to his feet.
Monroe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wai Ping smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wai Ping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt

and Wai Ping counters by moving into the clinch.
Monroe fails to pull guard.
Wai Ping scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wai Ping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Wai Ping has clasped his hands together around Monroe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Monroe is letting Wai Ping control him for a moment.
Monroe tries to bench press Wai Ping off him but Wai Ping keeps the position.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Wai Ping working away.

Wai Ping decides to stand back up.

Monroe drives through with a takedown into Wai Ping's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Wai Ping manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Nice takedown defense from Wai Ping. No joy for Monroe on that attempt.
Wai Ping is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monroe with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wai Ping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monroe somewhat.
Wai Ping cracks Monroe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wai Ping lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricky Monroe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wai Ping stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wai Ping wants it to stay on the feet.

Wai Ping forces Monroe back against the cage and clinches.
Wai Ping swings wildly with an uppercut but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monroe is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Wai Ping scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wai Ping to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Wai Ping really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monroe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wai Ping is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Wai Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.

Wai Ping moves into the clinch successfully.
Wai Ping misses with the head strike.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Monroe pulls guard.

Monroe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wai Ping defends it easily.
Monroe controls Wai Ping momentarily but Wai Ping frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monroe has his foot on Wai Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wai Ping works his way back into a safe position though.

Wai Ping decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monroe, up you get!
Wai Ping is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monroe rather than just go for the knockout.
Monroe shoots in for a double leg but Wai Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Monroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wai Ping defends well and Monroe ends up having to push Wai Ping into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wai Ping fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Monroe, pushing him back against the cage.
Wai Ping lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Wai Ping landing knees to the head.
Wai Ping landing knees to the head.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monroe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monroe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wai Ping is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monroe wants to break free but Wai Ping has control.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wai Ping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wai Ping fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wai Ping.
A short right from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wai Ping scores a nice knee to the body.
Wai Ping has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Monroe blocking some punches.
Monroe managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wai Ping walks away with a smile on his face. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monroe or perhaps it was just good defense by Wai Ping, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe shoots in for a double leg but Wai Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monroe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wai Ping leaves Monroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Wai Ping rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monroe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wai Ping after a bit of a struggle.
Wai Ping lands with a right to the head.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping holds him up against the cage and eventually Monroe drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wai Ping.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wai Ping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wai Ping lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Monroe blocks with his arms.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.

Monroe decides to pull guard.
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!
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe wants to control the position but Wai Ping says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Monroe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wai Ping is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.
It looks like Wai Ping is going to stand back up.

Monroe looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Wai Ping dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wai Ping gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping connects with a knee to the head.
Wai Ping has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Wai Ping.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wai Ping obliges.
Monroe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wai Ping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping has him pressed against the cage.
Monroe wants to take the fight to the mat but Wai Ping manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monroe pulls guard successfully.

Wai Ping stands and steps away. Monroe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wai Ping thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up.
Monroe dives in and grabs Wai Ping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wai Ping pushes down on Monroe's head and hops out.

Monroe tries to keep at a distance but Wai Ping has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wai Ping lands with a short shot to the head.
Wai Ping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wai Ping stalling in the clinch but Monroe improves position.
Monroe is working for takedown but Wai Ping is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monroe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A knee to the head by Wai Ping.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wai Ping gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monroe jumps guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Monroe pulls guard successfully.
Wai Ping is stalling in the full guard.

Wai Ping gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wai Ping closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monroe avoiding damage as Wai Ping throws knees to the body.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to score a body lock takedown but Wai Ping shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wai Ping trying to land knees to the body.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the body.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monroe blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping prevents the takedown attempt.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Wai Ping connects with a nasty looking knee right to Monroe's face.
Monroe jumps guard but Wai Ping stands there with Monroe around his waist. Monroe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monroe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wai Ping with a knee to the head.
Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wai Ping walks away with a smile on his face. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Wai Ping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe shoots in but no luck this time.
Wai Ping fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.

Wai Ping rushes Monroe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping working Monroe over with knees to the body.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Monroe is blocking nicely.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wai Ping to keep the fight standing.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Wai Ping won't allow it.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monroe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wai Ping smiles and moves away.

Wai Ping instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Wai Ping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wai Ping 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Lu Wai Ping made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.