Kiko Matos apologizes for his actions, appeals for understanding from bashers

What seemed like a one time brawl at a bar has turned into an MMA fight, but Kiko Matos and Baron Geisler seem unable to keep their hands (and feet) away from each other. 

Days before the match, a kick from Matos to Geisler was caught on camera and the video once again went viral. Facing criticism about being called "Mr. Cheapshot" and "Traydor", Matos wrote a lengthy post on Facebook early Saturday asking people to understand where he is coming from. 

"Itawag nyo na sakin ang lahat ng gusto nyo. May karapatan naman kayo sa mga opinyon nyo, at tanggap ko yun," Matos said, "Pero bago kayo manghusga, alamin nyo muna yung buong pangyayari kung bakit ko nagawa yung mga ginawa ko."

"Humihingi nalang ako ng pasensya sa lahat ng tao na apektado ng mga actions ko. Ako na nga yung nag extend ng kamay ko para magbati na kami, pero ano ang ginawa nya?

Meron lang akong gustong malaman... Kung nakaharap nyo si Baron Geisler at kinukupal kayo, makakahugot ba kayo ng lakas ng loob para gawin ang lahat ng ginawa ko sa kanya?" he continued. 

Matos apologized for his deeds, but defended himself, saying that people shouldn't stick to keyboards and take action instead.