ONE Championship: no secret behind beating Fernandez, says Yu, as Hongkonger vows not to miss weight target again
- Yu Yau-pui’s stamina was the difference in battle decision win over Lara Fernandez
- Brazilian Allycia Rodriguez holds atomweight Muay Thai title, and Yu is confident of competing in that division
Yu Yau-pui had plenty of reasons to celebrate last weekend, when she beat Lara Fernandez by decision at ONE Fight Night 20 to stretch her winning streak to six.
Victory also showed the Hongkonger could be a contender in the atomweight division.
The only blemish on an otherwise perfect night was her failure to make weight, which cost her 30 per cent of her purse and meant she was ineligible for a fight bonus.
Having successfully made weight five times ahead of ONE Championship Friday night fights last year, Yu was as surprised as anyone when this issue arose.
“I guess maybe I’m not used to the weather or the new weigh-in schedule for the [Saturday] event,” Yu said. “I felt remorse for missing weight because I think as a fighter, it is my responsibility to make sure I am in the correct weight. I will try my best to do it right next time.”
The 31-year-old said it wouldn’t be a long-term problem and planned to remain at atomweight. Yu was relentless against Fernandez, constantly coming forwards and attacking throughout the three round fight.