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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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152 lbs
29 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Dangerous knees
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oni Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Marshall Matthews.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hong.
It looks like Morton Marshall Matthews has been cut.
Marshall Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews trying to land knees to the body.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hong tries for a takedown but Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
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 body shot from Hong.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Hong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshall Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong works on Marshall Matthews's body with a couple of short punches.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshall Matthewss head.
Marshall Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Marshall Matthews swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Marshall Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tries to break the clinch but Hong is controlling the position.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall Matthews working hard to break the clinch.
Hong has been working on his balance at Aaron's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Marshall Matthews.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall Matthews shoots in looking for a takedown but Hong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall Matthews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oni Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Hong has the dominant position.
Marshall Matthews lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hong misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Marshall Matthews.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall Matthews backwards.
Marshall Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews takes a shot to the head.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marshall Matthews blocks an uppercut.
Hong pushes Marshall Matthews back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Hong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to take the fight to the mat but Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews staying out of range there.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Hong.
Marshall Matthews leaves Hong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Marshall Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oni Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morton Marshall Matthews's cut.
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.
Marshall Matthews tries for a takedown but Hong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance but Hong moves to the side
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Marshall Matthews should have avoided that one.
Marshall Matthews has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Marshall Matthews misses
and Hong counters with a right hand that sends Marshall Matthews tumbling to the canvas! Can Hong finish him? He dives into Marshall Matthews's guard looking to do just that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong controlling from the top position.
Marshall Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hong stops Marshall Matthews from standing up.
Hong trying to control but Marshall Matthews is working from the bottom.
Hong is pushing down on Marshall Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marshall Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Hong has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marshall Matthews has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall Matthews keeps working.
Marshall Matthews won't allow Hong to pass to mount.
Marshall Matthews trying to control here.
Hong is trying to control. Marshall Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marshall Matthews is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Marshall Matthews's temple.
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
Hong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marshall Matthews tries to roll over but Hong keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall Matthews can do to turn this around?
Hong trying to control from half guard but Marshall Matthews is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Hong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hong slips a nice elbow through Marshall Matthews's hands, connecting with Marshall Matthews's forehead.
Hong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong slips a nice elbow through Marshall Matthews's hands, connecting with Marshall Matthews's forehead.
Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marshall Matthews is refusing to be controlled, as Hong sits in half guard.
Oni Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marshall Matthews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Marshall Matthews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong.
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marshall Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall Matthews keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oni Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Morton Marshall Matthews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
Marshall Matthews fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong avoids the head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Marshall Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hong moves away
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews leaves Hong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marshall Matthews 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.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Marshall Matthews moved away.
Marshall Matthews misses with a double jab.
Marshall Matthews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oni Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Hong misses with a low kick as Marshall Matthews jumps back.
Nice sprawl there from Hong as Marshall Matthews shoots in.
Hong pushes Marshall Matthews away with a front kick.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Hong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Hong against the cage.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Hong gets through Marshall Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshall Matthewss head.
Hong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marshall Matthews is trying to keep an underhook but Hong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hong is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Marshall Matthews is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hong fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Marshall Matthews from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hong! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oni Hong!
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energy
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