PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 2057 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 264 p4p, 181 weight class). Kneeland has chosen Kung Fu FIghting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wai Ping
vs
Kneeland

174 cm
44
157
16 - 24 - 0

175 cm
27
156
17 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Conquer

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 16 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneeland dips to his left and cracks Wai Ping with an uppercut!
Kneeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kneeland.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Wai Ping is having none of it.
Wai Ping gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick.
Kneeland slips under a jab.
Kneeland wants to clinch up but Wai Ping keeps it at a distance.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
Kneeland lands a leg kick that knocks Wai Ping off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Kneeland.
That kick from Kneeland tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kneeland scores with a jab to the head.
Kneeland throws the left hand but Wai Ping avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Wai Ping misses.
Kneeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
Kneeland moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Kneeland 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.
Kneeland thuds his right hand into Wai Ping's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kneeland wants to clinch but Wai Ping slips to the side
and Wai Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kneeland.
Wai Ping swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Kneeland moved away.
Wai Ping looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick lands for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping slips a jab and a cross from Kneeland.
Kneeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Wai Ping circles away.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kneeland's head backwards.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Kneeland is just out of range.
Wai Ping listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a low kick, looking for Wai Ping's leg but Wai Ping calmly moves out of range.
Wai Ping was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeland lunges at Wai Ping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wai Ping's hand.
Kneeland lands an overhand right.
Wai Ping does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wai Ping throws a solid leg kick but Kneeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Kneeland tries a quick counter leg kick but Wai Ping is wise to it.
A combination from Kneeland does no damage.
Kneeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kneeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Wai Ping counters with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Kneeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kneeland throws a chopping leg kick but Wai Ping manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kneeland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wai Ping thuds his right hand into Kneeland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kneeland throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wai Ping had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wai Ping ducks right into an uppercut from Kneeland.
A lazy left from Wai Ping finds it's target.
Kneeland works over Wai Ping's head and body with a nice combination.
Kneeland tries to clinch there but Wai Ping circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wai Ping on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wai Ping connects with a nice looking jab.
Wai Ping lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kneeland will feel that in the morning.
Kneeland moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wai Ping misses the target.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Kneeland blocks it.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Wai Ping tries to keep at a distance but Kneeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland lands an uppercut.
Kneeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Wai Ping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kneeland lands a jab to the head.
Kneeland misses with a leg kick.

Kneeland clinches up with Wai Ping and pushes him back against the cage.
Wai Ping tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland lands an uppercut.
Wai Ping throws a punch but it's blocked by Kneeland.
A shot in the inside from Kneeland.
Kneeland lands an elbow that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks for a moment.

Wai Ping is rocked!

It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Kneeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland lands with a right to the head.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Kneeland avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Kneeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wai Ping's efforts to push away.
Kneeland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wai Ping seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
Wai Ping goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.

Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Wai Ping does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wai Ping lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kneeland's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kneeland lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Kneeland both land. Nice combination.
Kneeland throws a hook but Wai Ping blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's time! Wai Ping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kneeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wai Ping scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Kneeland.
Kneeland scores with a hook.
Wai Ping throws a looping overhand right but Kneeland ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wai Ping finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kneeland misses with a right hand
and Wai Ping counters with an inside leg kick.
Wai Ping tries a low kick but Kneeland avoids it.
Skillz Kneeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Wai Ping.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Wai Ping to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland tries to work over Wai Ping's front leg with a kick but Wai Ping checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kneeland as he connects with a hook.
Wai Ping has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wai Ping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Wai Ping catches Kneeland right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Kneeland.
Wai Ping ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Wai Ping.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kneeland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kneeland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wai Ping looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Kneeland clinches.
Wai Ping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland lands with a right to the head.
Kneeland digs a right hand underneath Wai Ping's ribcage. Wai Ping let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wai Ping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kneeland's elbow.

Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wai Ping misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kneeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kneeland throws a leg kick
and Kneeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kneeland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wai Ping.
Jab by Kneeland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai Ping walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Wai Ping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Kneeland is looking to clinch but Wai Ping is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Kneeland. Those never looked like landing.
Wai Ping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kneeland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Kneeland avoids it.
Kneeland connects with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wai Ping lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kneeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wai Ping looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Kneeland.
Kneeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wai Ping lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Kneeland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
It looked like Wai Ping wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Wai Ping ducks down to avoid it.
Kneeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wai Ping.
Kneeland throws a solid leg kick but Wai Ping takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kneeland.
Wai Ping is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Kneeland moved away.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the body kick from Kneeland.
Kneeland connects with a right hand. Wai Ping shakes it off.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Wai Ping blocks the leg kick.
Kneeland throws a jab when Wai Ping was well out of range.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Kneeland.
Kneeland scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Wai Ping. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Kneeland misses.
Wai Ping thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wai Ping connects with a right hand. Kneeland shakes it off.
Wai Ping blocks a jab.
Wai Ping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kneeland momentarily.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kneeland.
Kneeland cracks Wai Ping with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kneeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick.
Wai Ping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wai Ping sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kneeland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Kneeland misses the target.
Wai Ping pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that Wai Ping avoids nicely.
Kneeland wants to land a leg kick but Wai Ping is out of range.
Kneeland misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Wai Ping coming out on top.
A solid body kick from Kneeland.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wai Ping.
Kneeland looks to land a body kick but Wai Ping moved away.
Kneeland throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Skillz Kneeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kneeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kneeland misses with a two punch combination.
Kneeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wai Ping finds it's way round the side to connect with Kneeland's head.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
Kneeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wai Ping moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kneeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kneeland checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Kneeland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Kneeland misses.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the leg kick from Kneeland.
Wai Ping takes a swing at Kneeland's ribcage but misses.
Wai Ping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
Wai Ping defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneeland throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Wai Ping ducks down to avoid it.
Wai Ping throws a big shot that misses.
Kneeland throws a right hand that Wai Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Wai Ping also avoids with ease.
Wai Ping throws a body punch but Kneeland moves out of range.
Kneeland checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kneeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kneeland lunges at Wai Ping with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wai Ping's hand.
Kneeland staying out of range there.
Kneeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kneeland takes one on the button.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick which misses Kneeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Kneeland tries to avoid it.
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!
Kneeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wai Ping throws a chopping leg kick but Kneeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wai Ping looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping scores with a leg kick.
Wai Ping cracks Kneeland with an open hand slap.
Kneeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kneeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kneeland misses with a looping left.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Wai Ping.
Nice cross by Kneeland.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.
Wai Ping takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kneeland! But no joy.
Kneeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wai Ping counters with a thumping low kick.
Kneeland slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Kneeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Wai Ping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wai Ping tried to score with a low kick but Kneeland checks it.
Wai Ping connects with a crisp jab.
Wai Ping throws the kick towards the body but Kneeland avoids it.
It seemed like Kneeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wai Ping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kneeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kneeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Kneeland closes the distance and clinches.
Wai Ping misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneeland.

Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland throws a shot from downtown. Wai Ping moves away and avoids it.
Kneeland lands with a straight right. Wai Ping didn't see that one coming.
Wai Ping buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Kneeland moved away.
Kneeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Kneeland moves out of range of the leg kick from Wai Ping.
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kneeland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wai Ping if he has to take too many more of those.
Wai Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland scores with a leg kick.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Kneeland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wai Ping on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kneeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kneeland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Wai Ping staying out of range there.
Wai Ping waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wai Ping under the eye.
Wai Ping wants to land a leg kick but Kneeland is out of range.
Kneeland throws a push kick but Wai Ping slaps the foot to one side.
Wai Ping throws a hook but Kneeland blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skillz Kneeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kneeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland gave a mention to Waste of Money Nutrition lol in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '.