PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Owen Maestro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zarek Reschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zarek Reschke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maestro
vs
Reschke

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

164 cm
32
150 lbs
13 - 7 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Owen Maestro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zarek Reschke!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reschke throws a low kick but Maestro moves out of range easily.

Maestro closes the distance and pushes Reschke back into the ropes.
Reschke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reschke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
Maestro swings wildly with an uppercut but Reschke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maestro misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Maestro fails to land.
Maestro misses with a body punch.
Reschke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reschke lands a right hand.
Reschke can't find room to land a body shot as Maestro controls the action.
A hook to the body from Reschke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reschke missing with knees to the body.
Maestro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reschke's elbow.
Maestro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reschke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maestro misses with a body punch.
Maestro blocks a body shot from Reschke.
Reschke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestro's elbow.
Maestro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reschke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reschke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maestro is defending well for now.
Maestro misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Maestro.
Reschke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maestro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reschke crunches a lovely knee into Maestro's ribcage.
Reschke blocking some punches.
Reschke blocks a body shot from Maestro.
Reschke blocks an uppercut.
Reschke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the head but Maestro blocks with his arms.
Reschke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Reschke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reschke stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maestro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reschke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reschke prevents a body shot from Maestro.
Reschke is trying to stall.
Reschke lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Reschke fails to land.
Maestro misses with the head strike.
Reschke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maestro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
Maestro avoiding damage as Reschke throws knees to the body.
Maestro taking a breather.
Maestro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reschke's elbow.
Maestro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maestro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestro avoiding damage as Reschke throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maestro fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reschke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Reschke.
Reschke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maestro is defending well for now.
Reschke misses with a body punch.
Reschke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
The referee calls for Reschke to work.
Maestro lands a nice uppercut.
Maestro misses with some punches.
Maestro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reschke with a knee to the head.
Maestro misses with a body punch.
Maestro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maestro tries a body shot but Reschke blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Maestro fails to land.
Reschke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reschke lands with a short shot to the head.
Maestro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reschke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maestro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maestro misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Maestro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reschke.
Reschke tries a knee to the head but Maestro blocks it.
Reschke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maestro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reschke missing with knees to the body.
Maestro misses with the head strike.
Maestro lands a body shot.
Maestro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reschke misses with a body punch.
Maestro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maestro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maestro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Owen Maestro will probably get the nod.
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.

Reschke wants to clinch up but Maestro keeps it at a distance.

Maestro drives through and clinches with Reschke against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Maestro.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reschke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maestro's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reschke.
Reschke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maestro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
Maestro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Reschke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reschke lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reschke unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reschke connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maestro's face.
Maestro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reschke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maestro working aggressively here.
Reschke misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reschke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestro controls his hands.
Zarek Reschke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maestro can't find room to land a body shot as Reschke controls the action.
Maestro misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reschke.
Reschke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maestro.
Maestro throws a punch but it's blocked by Reschke.
Reschke can't find room to land a body shot as Maestro controls the action.
Maestro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reschke tries to land knees in the clinch but Maestro avoids the damage to the body.
Reschke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maestro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reschke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maestro fails to land.
Maestro misses with some punches.
Maestro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maestro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reschke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestro controls his hands.
Reschke pushes Maestro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reschke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maestro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestro misses with some punches.
Maestro blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maestro fails to land.
Maestro is working Reschke over against the ropes.
Maestro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the head but Maestro blocks with his arms.
Maestro tries to stall but Reschke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Maestro.
Maestro struggles to land a body shot inside as Reschke controls his hands.
Maestro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Maestro.
Maestro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reschke.
Maestro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maestro stalling in the clinch but Reschke improves position.
A short body shot lands from Maestro as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maestro lands a shoulder strike.
Reschke is stalling here.
Reschke presses Maestro against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reschke tries to land knees in the clinch but Maestro avoids the damage to the body.
Maestro working aggressively here.
Reschke blocking some punches.
Maestro misses with the head strike.
Maestro can't find room to land a body shot as Reschke controls the action.
Reschke landing knees to the body.
Reschke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Reschke misses with the head strike.
Maestro scores with a shot to the side of Reschke's head.
Reschke stalling in the clinch but Maestro improves position.
Maestro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reschke throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maestro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maestro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maestro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reschke blocks an uppercut.
Maestro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maestro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reschke's elbow.
Maestro tries to stall but Reschke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reschke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestro's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestro.
Reschke comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maestro throws a punch but it's blocked by Reschke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reschke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reschke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reschke tries to land knees in the clinch but Maestro avoids the damage to the body.
Reschke throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Owen Maestro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Maestro with a hook.
Maestro throws a chopping leg kick but Reschke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reschke throws a leg kick that misses.
Maestro's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maestro takes a swing at Reschke's ribcage but misses.

Maestro gets a clinch.
Maestro gets through Reschke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reschke tries to land knees in the clinch but Maestro avoids the damage to the body.
Maestro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reschke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reschke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reschke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reschke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestro backwards.
Maestro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestro tries to work over Reschke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the head but Maestro blocks with his arms.
Maestro misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestro taking a breather.
Reschke blocks a body shot from Maestro.
Reschke lands an elbow that stopped Maestro in his tracks for a moment.
Maestro lands with a short shot to the head.
Reschke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maestro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maestro avoids the elbow strike from Reschke, against the ropes.
Reschke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestro controls his hands.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reschke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maestro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reschke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maestro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maestro avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro pushes Reschke back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reschke backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maestro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestro.
Maestro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maestro lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reschke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maestro's brow.
Reschke putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maestro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maestro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reschke prevents a body shot from Maestro.
Maestro tries a body shot but Reschke blocks it.
Reschke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Reschke landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reschke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reschke scores with a knee to the head.
Maestro struggles to land a body shot inside as Reschke controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reschke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reschke blocking some punches.
Reschke lands an elbow inside that Maestro shrugs off.
Reschke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maestro stalling in the clinch but Reschke improves position.
Reschke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maestro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reschke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reschke missing with knees to the body.
Reschke landing knees to the head.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maestro avoids it.
Maestro has a couple of punches blocked by Reschke.
Maestro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reschke tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maestro avoids it.
Reschke lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro is trying to maintain a safe position but Reschke gets an underhook and turns Maestro into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reschke misses with a punch to the body.
Maestro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reschke tries to stall but Maestro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maestro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reschke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reschke tries to work over Maestro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reschke stalling.
Reschke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maestro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reschke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maestro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reschke struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestro controls his hands.
Zarek Reschke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reschke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reschke working aggressively here.
Reschke blocks a body shot from Maestro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestro.
Maestro misses with some punches.
Maestro lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Owen Maestro.
Well Maestro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Maestro!
Owen Maestro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.