Jon Kunneman vs. Cam Rowston set for DWCS Season 9
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Jon Kunneman (10-0) is finally getting his long-awaited shot at a UFC contract. The undefeated American prospect is set to face Australia’s Cam “Van Damme” Rowston (11-3) in a high-stakes middleweight clash on Season 9 of Dana White’s Contender Series, scheduled for August 19.
The matchup—first revealed by Kunneman himself on Reddit—has all the makings of an absolute banger.
A Clash of Proven Finishers
Fresh off a blistering 2024 campaign, Jonathan Kunneman is a man possessed. He fought seven times, including back-to-back weekends in Alaska last year. Now at 25 years old, the Elevation Fight Team product boasts a 12-fight win streak with a 100% finish rate. All but one of his professional wins have come in the first round, with his debut being the lone exception. In that span, he’s captured titles under the Alaska Combat Entertainment, New Line Cagefighting, and Anthony Pettis FC banners.
But what sets Kunneman apart on the regional scene isn’t just his finishing ability—it’s his story. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age, he’s defied the odds and built a career many thought impossible. Last season, he was forced to turn down a short-notice DWCS opportunity due to a minor injury. Now healthy, hungry, and backed by a full camp, Kunneman is finally ready for his moment.
A familiar face to Contender Series fans, Cam Rowston returns for his second shot at a UFC contract. The 30-year-old Australian competed in Season 8, where he dropped a unanimous decision to Torrez Finney. Refusing to sit and wait, Rowston stayed active—racking up three wins, including two second-round submissions, and capturing the Stealth Fighters League interim catchweight title along the way.
Rowston enters this bout with more experience and a chip on his shoulder. He knows what it’s like under the bright lights of the Apex and will look to leverage that experience against the surging Kunneman.
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