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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pistone's choice of entrance music: Bonobo - The Sicilians. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl is looking to chop away at Pistone's legs.
Pistone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jarnkarl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl looks to land a body kick but Pistone moved away.
Pistone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pistone shoots in but no luck this time.
Pistone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pistone slips a straight right by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl connects with a body shot.
Jarnkarl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pistone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pistone is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Pistone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarnkarl checks it well.
Pistone wants to slow Jarnkarl down by chopping away at his legs.
Jarnkarl thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to the nose.
Pistone tries to score with a low kick but Jarnkarl moves his leg out of the way.
Jarnkarl tries to counter with a takedown but Pistone is quick to defend against it.
Pistone throws a hook but Jarnkarl avoids it easily.
Jarnkarl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pistone sprawls and moves away.
Pistone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pistone is looking to advance position but Jarnkarl won't allow it.
Jarnkarl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pistone is working away from the top position though.
Pistone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jarnkarl sees it coming and defends easily.
Jarnkarl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jarnkarl gets full guard.
Jarnkarl trying to keep a closed guard but Pistone is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarnkarl is keeping the position for now.
Jarnkarl wants to sweep here but Pistone controlling him for the moment.
Pistone wants to pass the guard but Jarnkarl is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pistone looking to sit in guard and control but Jarnkarl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarnkarl wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Jarnkarl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Pistone working for a triangle but Jarnkarl defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarnkarl looking to pass the guard.
Jarnkarl is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jarnkarl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pistone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarnkarl manages to get himself to full guard.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarnkarl trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pistone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jarnkarl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jarnkarl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jarnkarl!
Jarnkarl grinds an elbow into Pistone's temple.
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 Arni Jarnkarl will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pistone blocks a head kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl ducks under a wild hook from Pistone.
A little feinted left hand from Jarnkarl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pistone scores with a head kick. Jarnkarl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut.
Pistone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jarnkarl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pistone. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Pistone.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pistone, as that shot connected.
Pistone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pistone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarnkarl.
Pistone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarnkarl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pistone tries to avoid it but Jarnkarl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pistone to the ground. Pistone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarnkarl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pistone slips under a jab.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pistone with a jab.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl lands a nice hook to Pistone's body. Pistone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pistone lands a front kick.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Pistone.
Pistone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pistone feints a jab promting Jarnkarl to slip. Pistone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarnkarl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Pistone does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pistone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pistone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jarnkarl defends it well.
Pistone connects with a high kick.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarnkarl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pistone tried to score with a low kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Pistone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jarnkarl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarnkarl misses the target.
Jarnkarl blocks a low kick nicely.
Pistone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pistone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone defending well as Jarnkarl loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone thuds his right hand into Jarnkarl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pistone lands a body shot.
Pistone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarnkarl.
Pistone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarnkarl checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarnkarl misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jarnkarl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pistone's calf.
That kick from Jarnkarl tenderised Pistone's leg. Pistone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pistone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pistone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pistone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pistone throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a low kick but Pistone moves his leg out of the way.
Pistone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarnkarl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Jarnkarl misses.
Joe Pistone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarnkarl lands with a shot to the body.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl checks a low kick from Pistone.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Pistone tries to counter it with a takedown but Jarnkarl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jarnkarl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pistone misses with a low kick as Jarnkarl jumps back.
Jarnkarl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pistone in his tracks.
Pistone walks into a left hand.
Pistone throws a head kick that Jarnkarl semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarnkarl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pistone is looking to slow Jarnkarl down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Pistone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pistone throws a shot to the body.
Pistone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pistone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pistone throws a good cross that connects.
Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. Pistone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jarnkarl looks to land a body kick but Pistone moved away.
Pistone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pistone.
Jarnkarl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jarnkarl blocks a low kick nicely.
Jarnkarl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pistone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarnkarl. That did some damage!
Pistone wants to slow Jarnkarl down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pistone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a good cross that connects.
Pistone drops his hands momentarily and Jarnkarl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl drives through and clinches with Pistone against the cage.
Jarnkarl blocks a body shot from Pistone.
Pistone tries to stall but Jarnkarl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pistone tries to work over Jarnkarl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pistone blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarnkarl.
Pistone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarnkarl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pistone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pistone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jarnkarl prevents a body shot from Pistone.
Pistone has Jarnkarl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarnkarl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarnkarl throws a punch but it's blocked by Pistone.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch.
Pistone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pistone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarnkarl.
Pistone misses with a knee strike.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarnkarl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl pushes Pistone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl lands a hook that snaps the head of Pistone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarnkarl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarnkarl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pistone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pistone throws a right hand that misses
and Jarnkarl counters with a stiff right hand.
Pistone is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarnkarl.
Pistone is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarnkarl finish him?
Pistone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pistone seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarnkarl jabs Pistone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jarnkarl.
Pistone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarnkarl is out of range and Pistone settles back down.
Pistone scores with a takedown into Jarnkarl's guard.
Jarnkarl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl with a nice head shot there.
Jarnkarl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pistone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarnkarl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pistone tries to roll over but Jarnkarl keeps him under control.
Pistone moves into full guard.
Pistone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jarnkarl trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarnkarl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pistone wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarnkarl wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Pistone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jarnkarl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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?
Jarnkarl stands up over Pistone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jarnkarl throws out a leg kick but Pistone moves out of range and Jarnkarl only half commits.
Pistone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pistone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jarnkarl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarnkarl throws a front kick that sends Pistone stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarnkarl.
A big left from Jarnkarl misses.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick nicely.
Pistone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarnkarl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarnkarl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pistone moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistone cracks Jarnkarl with an open hand slap.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jarnkarl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pistone can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl moves into the clinch.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Jarnkarl stalling in the clinch but Pistone improves position.
Jarnkarl digs a right hand into Pistone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pistone's gas tank.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pistone fails to land.
Jarnkarl gets through Pistone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pistone tries to throw a body punch but Jarnkarl avoids it by throwing Pistone back against the cage.
Pistone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jarnkarl lands an uppercut.
Pistone scores with a shot to the side of Jarnkarl's head.
Pistone lands with a right to the head.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pistone backwards.
Pistone misses with a knee to the head.
Jarnkarl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pistone.
Pistone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pistone looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jarnkarl has denied him.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pistone pushes Jarnkarl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Pistone controls his hands.
Jarnkarl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pistone throws a head punch that misses.
Pistone is looking to break free of the clinch but Jarnkarl has double underhooks.
Pistone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pistone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarnkarl tries to work over Pistone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarnkarl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarnkarl blocks an uppercut.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pistone backwards.
Jarnkarl tries a body shot but Pistone blocks it.
Jarnkarl pushes Pistone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jarnkarl gets underhooks to prevent Pistone's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pistone.
Pistone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarnkarl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarnkarl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pistone at a distance.
Jarnkarl lands with an uppercut that bounces Pistone off the cage and back into range.
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.
Pistone missing with a left hand there. Jarnkarl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pistone throws a shot from downtown. Jarnkarl moves away and avoids it.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarnkarl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pistone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
And Pistone tries to counter it with a takedown but Jarnkarl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pistone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pistone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jarnkarl defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pistone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pistone tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarnkarl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pistone.
An inside leg kick from Pistone misses.
Pistone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarnkarl is able to avoid easily.
Jarnkarl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pistone lands a jab.
Pistone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Pistone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pistone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pistone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl had his way with Joe Pistone in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jarnkarl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pistone.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pistone.
Jarnkarl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pistone.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jarnkarl cracks Pistone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarnkarl throws out a loose jab but Pistone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pistone feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot by Pistone.
Pistone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarnkarl momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Pistone connects with a crisp jab.
Jarnkarl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pistone.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarnkarl.
Pistone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Pistone off balance momentarily.
Pistone connects with a right hand. Jarnkarl shakes it off.
Jarnkarl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarnkarl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pistone is able to avoid easily.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Pistone moves out of range.
Pistone thumps Jarnkarl with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pistone with the counter takedown but Jarnkarl avoids it easily.
Pistone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pistone connects with a body shot that sends Jarnkarl's belly button to the back.
Joe Pistone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pistone.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pistone goes for a double leg but Jarnkarl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarnkarl continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Jarnkarl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl moves out of range as Pistone throws a body kick.
Pistone tries to move into range but Jarnkarl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jarnkarl scores with a hook to the body. Pistone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pistone misses the body punch
and Jarnkarl counters with a leg kick.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Pistone off balance momentarily.
Pistone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarnkarl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick as Pistone jumps back.
Jarnkarl blocks a head kick by Pistone.
Arni Jarnkarl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarnkarl lands a jab-cross combination.
Pistone misses with a kick to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a jab but it's blocked by Pistone.
Jarnkarl lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
Pistone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jarnkarl on the side of the head.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pistone.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pistone.
Pistone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone moved away.
Jarnkarl scores with a head kick. Pistone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a hook but Jarnkarl blocks it.
Pistone misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pistone's head backwards.
A solid body kick from Jarnkarl.
Pistone moves forwards but Jarnkarl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jarnkarl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pistone.
Pistone sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jarnkarl to the ground! Pistone dives into full mount looking to finish!
Jarnkarl is rocked!
It looks like Arni Jarnkarl has been cut.
Pistone prevents Jarnkarl from getting the reversal.
Oh Jarnkarl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pistone avoids the attempt from Jarnkarl to control.
Jarnkarl stops Pistone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pistone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jarnkarl has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jarnkarl!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pistone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Arni Jarnkarl.
I think Jarnkarl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
Arni Jarnkarl retains his welterweight title!
Arni Jarnkarl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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