PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elisha Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goce Todorovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Reilly
vs
Todorovski

206 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elisha Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goce Todorovski!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Todorovski instigates a clinch.
Reilly wants a takedown.
Reilly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reilly tries for a takedown but Todorovski manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Todorovski.
Reilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Todorovski avoids the damage to the body.

Reilly ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reilly no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Todorovski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Todorovski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todorovski wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reilly is proving hard to escape from.
Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Reilly, not yet.

Todorovski stands up from Reilly's guard - Todorovski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todorovski manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todorovski is stalling here.

Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Todorovski gets a double leg takedown into Reilly's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todorovski is stalling in the full guard.
Reilly trying to control the position.
Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Reilly, not yet.
Todorovski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Todorovski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reilly somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elisha Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Todorovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reilly is trying to defend but Todorovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly has a hand on Todorovski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Todorovski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reilly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Todorovski trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todorovski wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goce Todorovski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Some wild striking there from Todorovski.

Todorovski has managed to clinch.

Reilly pulls guard.
Todorovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todorovski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todorovski is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todorovski wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Todorovski from controlling successfully.
Reilly 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Todorovski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reilly trying to control but Todorovski postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Todorovski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todorovski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorovski wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Todorovski passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Todorovski trying to mount his opponent but Reilly defends it.
Todorovski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reilly defending well though.
Todorovski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Todorovski works his way into side 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.
Reilly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Todorovski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Todorovski seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todorovski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goce Todorovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reilly misses with a takedown attempt - Todorovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Todorovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reilly is trying to defend but Todorovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly moves into full guard.

Todorovski stands and steps away. Reilly gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Todorovski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reilly trying to control but Todorovski postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Todorovski wants to work for an arm triangle but Reilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Todorovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Todorovski slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Todorovski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Todorovski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reilly sprawls well initially but Todorovski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Todorovski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Todorovski is looking to advance position but Reilly won't allow it.
Todorovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todorovski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todorovski misses with a head shot. Reilly uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Todorovski looking to pass the guard.
Todorovski is looking to work some ground and pound but Reilly has wrist control.

Todorovski gets to his feet - Reilly follows without any prompting.

Todorovski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reilly wants to get back to his feet but Todorovski is dominant here and he's now got Reilly's back!
Goce Todorovski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todorovski has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Reilly's body.
Reilly trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Todorovski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goce Todorovski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Todorovski 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goce Todorovski!