Mohegan Sun, CT. - In a junior welterweight fight, Subriel Matias (16-1, 16 KOs) broke down, dropped and stopped previously undefeated Malik Hawkins (18-1, 11 KOs) after six rounds had concluded. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

Hawkins was using a lot of movement at the start, boxing and using defense, as Matias was stalking and applying pressure. Matias has a much better second round, when he was really letting his hands go and getting closer to Hawkins.

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Matias continued to take the fight to Hawkins in the third, letting his heavy hands go. The fourth was closer, Matias continued to press and throw - and Hawkins was able to land good punches in close as well. In the fifth, Matias was really starting to take over and Hawkins seemed to be wearing down.

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During the sixth, Matias was pounding on Hawkins and forced him down to his knees for a knockdown. Hawkins beat the count and Matias really went after him with punches for the remainder of the round.

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The fight was stopped before the start of the seventh, as Hawkins took too punishment.

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