PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arni Ur Jarni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone has chosen Bonobo - The Sicilians as his entrance music. Joe Pistone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ur Jarni
vs
Pistone

170 cm
27
169 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Ur Jarni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ur Jarni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pistone wants to control from the top but Ur Jarni keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ur Jarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ur Jarni looking to control.
Pistone looking to pass the guard.
Pistone trying to control but Ur Jarni is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Pistone.
Pistone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ur Jarni counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pistone has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Ur Jarni. No joy for Pistone on that attempt.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pistone.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pistone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ur Jarni!
Pistone trying to control the position but Ur Jarni is working away.
Ur Jarni is looking for a sweep.
Ur Jarni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ur Jarni is looking to improve his position.
Pistone wants to control but Ur Jarni is keeping him busy.

Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Ur Jarni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni is trying to keep Pistone in close.
Ur Jarni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pistone's guard.
Ur Jarni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ur Jarni looking to pass the guard.
Ur Jarni is working hard here to advance position.
Ur Jarni trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.

Pistone is looking for a triangle but Ur Jarni pushes his legs off easily.
Pistone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone wants to control from the top but Ur Jarni keeps moving.
Pistone preventing the sweep.
Ur Jarni lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ur Jarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pistone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ur Jarni is retaining full guard.
Pistone won't allow Ur Jarni to sweep him here.
Pistone trying to control but Ur Jarni is working from the bottom.
Ur Jarni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pistone manages to get himself to full guard.
Pistone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pistone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pistone keeping moving, preventing Ur Jarni from controlling successfully.

Pistone looking for subs off his back but Ur Jarni has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pistone is trying to maintain the position but Ur Jarni is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni is looking to take a break and control but Pistone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Pistone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ur Jarni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni looks to land a body kick but Pistone moved away.
Ur Jarni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ur Jarni.
Pistone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ur Jarni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pistone somewhat.
Ur Jarni throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ur Jarni misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone misses with a takedown attempt - Ur Jarni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pistone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni slaps away a takedown attempt from Pistone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pistone.
Ur Jarni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throws a looping overhand right but Pistone ducks down to avoid it.
Pistone walks into a stiff left hand from Ur Jarni.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ur Jarni. That's going to slow Pistone down.
Ur Jarni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pistone's calf.
Ur Jarni tries to score with a low kick but Pistone moves his leg out of the way.
Pistone blocks a head kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pistone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No luck for Pistone with that takedown attempt.
Pistone misses with a takedown attempt - Ur Jarni sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ur Jarni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pistone.
Pistone shoots for a double leg takedown but Ur Jarni sprawls well. He's pushed Pistone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ur Jarni avoids it really well and circles away.
Ur Jarni dips to his left and cracks Pistone with an uppercut!
Ur Jarni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pistone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ur Jarni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pistone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pistone checks a leg kick.
Arni Ur Jarni is winning the standup battle so far.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ur Jarni. That's going to slow Pistone down.

Pistone drives through with a takedown into Ur Jarni's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ur Jarni is on top in guard.
Ur Jarni wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone pulls Ur Jarni in close to prevent any damage.
Ur Jarni is stalling in the full guard.
Ur Jarni connects with a couple of short punches.
Ur Jarni pushing down on Pistone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing that Ur Jarni has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ur Jarni thows a huge punch but Pistone dodges it nicely.
Ur Jarni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pistone is staying active underneath Ur Jarni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pistone trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ur Jarni trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni scoring with strikes but Pistone is staying in there.
Ur Jarni lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ur Jarni with the ground and pound from mount.
Pistone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ur Jarni lands a big shot there that rocks Pistone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ur Jarni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pistone working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ur Jarni is landing with some decent strikes but Pistone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pistone is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Ur Jarni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pistone misses with a low kick.
Pistone checks a low kick from Ur Jarni.
Pistone ducks under a wild hook from Ur Jarni.
Pistone shoots in but Ur Jarni avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ur Jarni throws a sloppy head kick and Pistone moves out of range easily.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ur Jarni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pistone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ur Jarni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pistone scrambles back to his feet.
Ur Jarni throws a lazy head kick

and Pistone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pistone.
Pistone trying to control but Ur Jarni is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ur Jarni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pistone is one step ahead there.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ur Jarni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ur Jarni manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ur Jarni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pistone is keeping the position for now.
Ur Jarni is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ur Jarni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ur Jarni wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Ur Jarni won't allow Pistone to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni looking to pass the guard.
Ur Jarni sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Pistone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ur Jarni seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pistone trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni postures up in Pistone's guard and throws a big left but Pistone blocks it.
Arni Ur Jarni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Pistone working for a triangle but Ur Jarni defends it easily.
Ur Jarni stopping the sweep attempt from Pistone.
Pistone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ur Jarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Pistone is retaining full guard.
Ur Jarni is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Hunter's hideout inform us that Pistone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ur Jarni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pistone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ur Jarni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ur Jarni.
Ur Jarni trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Ur Jarni clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ur Jarni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pistone avoids the head kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone keeps the fight on the outside.
Pistone looks for a takedown but Ur Jarni sprawls well.
Ur Jarni throws a lazy uppercut

and Pistone counters with a single leg into guard. Ur Jarni didn't expect that.
Ur Jarni tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone passes Ur Jarni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Pistone is looking for a kimura here.
Pistone prevents Ur Jarni from improving his position.
Pistone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ur Jarni is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pistone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ur Jarni manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Pistone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ur Jarni is not content to let Pistone control the position.
Ur Jarni regains half guard.
Ur Jarni is looking for a sweep. Pistone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ur Jarni trying to control the position.
Ur Jarni wants to hit a switch here but Pistone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ur Jarni there!

Pistone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ur Jarni has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ur Jarni!
Ur Jarni looking to pass the guard.
Ur Jarni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pistone's head.
Pistone wants to sweep but no luck.
Ur Jarni stands and throws Pistone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ur Jarni trying to control the action but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Pistone sneaks back into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistone is trying to maintain the position but Ur Jarni is very close to passing his half guard.
Ur Jarni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arni Ur Jarni will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ur Jarni keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pistone blocks a head kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ur Jarni can pounce on him.
Pistone has a takedown stuffed.
Pistone shoots in for a double leg but Ur Jarni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arni Ur Jarni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Pistone.
A shot to the liver by Ur Jarni. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ur Jarni.
Pistone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ur Jarni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone fails with the takedown.
Ur Jarni lands a jab to the nose.
Pistone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ur Jarni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pistone on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pistone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pistone prevents Ur Jarni from improving his position.

Pistone is looking for a kimura but Ur Jarni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pistone to get the leverage.
Ur Jarni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ur Jarni is refusing to be controlled, as Pistone sits in half guard.
Ur Jarni gets back to full guard.
Ur Jarni is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ur Jarni lands with a punch from half guard.
Joe Pistone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ur Jarni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pistone is looking to control Ur Jarni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pistone avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ur Jarni lands strikes from half guard.
Ur Jarni landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ur Jarni is nestled in close to Pistone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ur Jarni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pistone is looking to improve his position.
Ur Jarni drops an elbow to the side of Pistone's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arni Ur Jarni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pistone wants to improve his position but Ur Jarni is controlling well.
Ur Jarni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ur Jarni seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pistone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ur Jarni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ur Jarni trying to control the action but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Pistone has hold of Ur Jarni's hands but Ur Jarni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ur Jarni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pistone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ur Jarni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ur Jarni is looking to stall here but Pistone recovers full guard.

Ur Jarni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ur Jarni tries to free his leg and advance position but Pistone is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ur Jarni trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.
Ur Jarni controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Ur Jarni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ur Jarni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Ur Jarni!
Arni Ur Jarni retains his welterweight title!
Arni Ur Jarni thanked the fans post fight for their support.