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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antoni Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hong counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall Matthews walks into a jab.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marshall Matthews defends it nicely.
Marshall Matthews blocks a leg kick.
Marshall Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hong counters with a left and a right that stings Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong catches Marshall Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hong catches Marshall Matthews with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong throws a low kick but Marshall Matthews avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marshall Matthews has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Marshall Matthews blocks a head kick by Hong.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Hong is working Marshall Matthews over against the cage.
Marshall Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Hong dodges an elbow strike from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews can't break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Hong avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall Matthews backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong connects with a crisp jab.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marshall Matthews is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Hong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marshall Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Marshall Matthews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
Marshall Matthews tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hong. Those never looked like landing.
Hong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall Matthews takes a step back to recover.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall Matthews on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a push kick.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong misses with a looping right.
Marshall Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Marshall Matthews should have avoided that one.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hong clobbers Marshall Matthews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall Matthews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Hong throws a push kick but Marshall Matthews slaps the foot to one side.
Nice shot lands for Hong.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to bum rush Hong with a series of wild strikes but Hong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Hong counters with a quick kick to the body but Marshall Matthews blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews scores with a one two! Hong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marshall Matthews under the eye.
Marshall Matthews throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong scores with a nice body kick.
Hong blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hong works over Marshall Matthews's head and body with a nice combination.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Hong thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall Matthews crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hong - the referee stops the clock and Marshall Matthews gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hong. Marshall Matthews manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hong scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Hong tenderised Marshall Matthews's leg. Marshall Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hong connects with a jab.
Marshall Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away.
Hong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marshall Matthews just manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Marshall Matthews blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall Matthews misses.
Marshall Matthews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Marshall Matthews's head.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Marshall Matthews feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Hong avoids the body shot from Marshall Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a nice hook to Marshall Matthews's body. Marshall Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marshall Matthews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall Matthews checks a leg kick nicely.
Marshall Matthews changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A counter left hand to the body from Hong misses its target.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Hong connects with a right hand. Marshall Matthews shakes it off.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong lands with a nice body kick.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong throws a lazy right hand but Marshall Matthews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews slips under a jab from Hong.
Marshall Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Antoni Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Marshall Matthews.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marshall Matthews throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Marshall Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshall Matthews throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hong.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hong clobbers Marshall Matthews with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall Matthews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall Matthews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong scores with a spinning back kick!
Marshall Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall Matthews can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to work over Marshall Matthews's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Hong.
Marshall Matthews has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hong as Marshall Matthews tries to tie him up.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Hong is leaning against Marshall Matthews and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hong connects with a single shot there.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Hong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hong fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Antoni Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Hong.
Marshall Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshall Matthews doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hong keeps control of Marshall Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews blocks a body shot from Hong.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Hong lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Hong as the two fighters clinch.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marshall Matthews putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Marshall Matthews tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshall Matthewss head.
Marshall Matthews is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marshall Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
A short right from Marshall Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshall Matthews has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hong.
A body shot lands from Hong.
Marshall Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch.
Hong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hong lunges at Marshall Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marshall Matthews's hand.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marshall Matthews stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong cracks Marshall Matthews with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hong connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Marshall Matthews covering up! Hong comes in with a big uppercut and Marshall Matthews goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antoni Hong!
Our winner, Antoni Hong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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