PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Griezmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Toro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bliss. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Griezmann
vs
Del Toro

180 cm
37
152 lbs
37 - 16 - 1

176 cm
30
152 lbs
24 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Griezmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griezmann slips a jab from Del Toro.
The fighters circling - Griezmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griezmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Del Toro tenderised Griezmann's leg. Griezmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Toro throws a lazy uppercut
and Griezmann counters with a straight right hand.
Del Toro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griezmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Del Toro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griezmann misses with a body shot.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griezmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Toro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Del Toro missing with a left hand there. Griezmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Del Toro tenderised Griezmann's leg. Griezmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Toro misses with a hook. Griezmann ducked under it nicely.
Griezmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Toro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Del Toro lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Toro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Del Toro wants to control from the top but Griezmann keeps moving.
Del Toro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Del Toro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Griezmann has his foot on Del Toro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Toro works his way back into a safe position though.
Griezmann is trying to control the position but Del Toro postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann keeping moving, preventing Del Toro from controlling successfully.
Del Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griezmann haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griezmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexander Griezmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Griezmann misses

and Del Toro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Griezmann blocks a body shot from Del Toro.
Still in the clinch, Del Toro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griezmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Toro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Toro misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann pushes Del Toro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Del Toro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Griezmann.
Nice body punch from Griezmann.
Del Toro lands a body punch.
Griezmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Del Toro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Toro throws a punch but it's blocked by Griezmann.
Griezmann pushes Del Toro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griezmann has a couple of punches blocked by Del Toro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Toro.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griezmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Del Toro.
Del Toro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griezmann's efforts to push away.
Del Toro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griezmann or not.
Griezmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griezmann can't find room to land a body shot as Del Toro controls the action.
Del Toro lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Del Toro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griezmann blocks a body shot from Del Toro.
Griezmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Del Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griezmann blocks a body shot from Del Toro.
Del Toro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griezmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Toro swings wildly with an uppercut but Griezmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griezmann misses with a punch on the inside.
Del Toro scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Del Toro as the two fighters clinch.
Griezmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Toro's elbow.
Griezmann throws a head punch that misses.
Del Toro pushes Griezmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Del Toro lands with a right to the head.
Griezmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griezmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Toro has him pressed against the cage.

Del Toro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griezmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Del Toro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Del Toro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griezmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Del Toro throws an overhand right that lands on Griezmann's shoulder, as Griezmann tries to avoid the shot.
Del Toro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Del Toro misses with a kick to the body
and Griezmann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Del Toro throws a head kick that misses
enabling Griezmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Toro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griezmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griezmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Toro finds it's way round the side to connect with Griezmann's head.
Griezmann misses with an uppercut.
Del Toro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Griezmann as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griezmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Del Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Toro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griezmann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro throws a poor cross that misses
and Griezmann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Griezmann.
Alexander Griezmann is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griezmann throws a shot from downtown. Del Toro moves away and avoids it.
Griezmann tries to move into range but Del Toro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Griezmann misses the target.
Griezmann connects with a body shot that sends Del Toro's belly button to the back.
Del Toro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griezmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griezmann throws out a loose jab but Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Toro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griezmann.
Griezmann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Del Toro misses with a lunging right hand
and Griezmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Toro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griezmann throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Del Toro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Griezmann.
Griezmann scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Griezmann misses
and Del Toro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griezmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Griezmann.
And Del Toro tries to counter it with a takedown but Griezmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griezmann drops his hands momentarily and Del Toro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griezmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Del Toro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Del Toro works Griezmann's body with a nice hook.
Griezmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griezmann. Del Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griezmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Toro.
Griezmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Griezmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griezmann walks into a straight right hand from Del Toro.

Del Toro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Del Toro lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Griezmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Toro defends it easily.
Griezmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro looking to pass the guard.
Griezmann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Del Toro wants to control from the top but Griezmann keeps moving.
Griezmann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Del Toro advances to half guard.

Griezmann looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griezmann is trying to stand.
Del Toro is thwarting Griezmann's attempts to control the position.
Griezmann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Toro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griezmann takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Griezmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Del Toro feints the counter takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griezmann checks a leg kick.
Griezmann misses with a body punch
and Griezmann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Del Toro misses.
Griezmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Del Toro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Del Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griezmann.
Del Toro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ernesto Del Toro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Griezmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griezmann scores with a jab.

It looks like Ernesto Del Toro has been cut.
Del Toro is looking to clinch.
Griezmann swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Griezmann is looking to wear down Del Toro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griezmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
Del Toro tries a quick counter leg kick but Griezmann is wise to it.
Griezmann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Del Toro. That one must have hurt.
Griezmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Toro slips under a jab.
Del Toro lands a two punch combo.
Del Toro lands a head shot.
Griezmann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Toro.
Del Toro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Del Toro misses
and Griezmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Griezmann looks to throw the jab but Del Toro is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griezmann misses with a looping left.
Del Toro moves forwards but Griezmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Del Toro throws a hook but Griezmann avoids it easily.
Griezmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro tries to move into range but Griezmann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Toro cracks Griezmann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griezmann throws a hook but Del Toro blocks it.
Griezmann ducks under a wild hook from Del Toro.
Del Toro moves out of range as Griezmann strikes.
Del Toro lands with an uppercut that bounces Griezmann off the cage and back into range.
Del Toro connects with a jab.
Griezmann misses with a body shot.
Griezmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Toro ducks under a wild hook from Griezmann.
Del Toro throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Toro.
Griezmann misses the jab.
Del Toro tries to score with a low kick but Griezmann moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Griezmann misses.
Alexander Griezmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Del Toro finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro lands an overhand right.
Del Toro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griezmann on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Griezmann swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Toro just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Toro throws a hook but Griezmann blocks it.
Griezmann tries to bum rush Del Toro with a series of wild strikes but Del Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Del Toro tries to counter by closing the distance.

Del Toro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griezmann to the ground. Del Toro is now in Griezmann's guard.
Del Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Del Toro trying to control but Griezmann is working from the bottom.
Del Toro throwing strikes but missing.
Del Toro trying to move into half guard but instead Griezmann has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griezmann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Toro dives on top into guard.

Griezmann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Del Toro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Griezmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Griezmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Griezmann!

Del Toro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Del Toro tries to roll over but Griezmann keeps him under control.

Del Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griezmann pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Griezmann working the head and body with strikes.
Griezmann is thwarting Del Toro's attempts to control the position.
Ernesto Del Toro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griezmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griezmann misses with a head shot. Del Toro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Del Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Griezmann is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Del Toro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Toro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Del Toro!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Del Toro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.