Finnick was indeed a formidable martial artist, but Matthew was no stranger to fights either. When Finnick attacked, Matthew intercepted Finnick's fist with a palm.
"Not bad, young man!" Finnick took a step back. "Few people can master Iron Palm to this level! Who is your master?"
He knew that most grandmasters had some background. The support of the Rockwoods was not the sole reason he could lead the Westlake underworld. His caution also played a significant role.
Thus, even though Matthew a