PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 2424 p4p, 143 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 3587 p4p, 198 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dhelan
vs
Pacheco

150 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

178 cm
34
140 lbs
11 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dhelan is defended easily by Pacheco.

Dhelan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pacheco, pushing him back against the cage.
Pacheco has had enough of the clinch but Dhelan keeps him there for the moment.

Dhelan gets control of Pacheco's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dhelan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pacheco won't allow Dhelan to sweep him here.

Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Pacheco defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dhelan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacheco defends well.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dhelan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Dhelan passes Pacheco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pacheco keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dhelan tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to get back to his feet.
Pacheco wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dhelan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacheco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacheco trying to hold on to Dhelan's head to control him but Dhelan postures up.

Dhelan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pacheco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhelan.

Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pacheco has one foot on Dhelan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pacheco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dhelan.
Dhelan avoids the head kick by Pacheco.
Dhelan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Dhelan moves into the clinch.
Dhelan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pacheco pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dhelan scores with a takedown into Pacheco's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Pacheco keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but Dhelan is having none of it.
Pacheco wants to hit a switch here but Dhelan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pacheco there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco has given up his back here. Will Dhelan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhan Dhelan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dhelan rushes Pacheco and presses him up against the cage.

Dhelan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dhelan trying to keep a closed guard but Pacheco is proving a slippery customer.
Dhelan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pacheco is one step ahead there.

Pacheco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dhelan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pacheco has managed to get both his arms back between Dhelan's legs - danger averted.
Dhelan looking to control.

Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pacheco preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dhelan looking for a guillotine here but Pacheco defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pacheco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pacheco passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dhelan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhelan is looking to pass Pacheco's guard but actually Pacheco recovers to full guard.
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard.
Dhelan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco wants to sweep but no luck.

Pacheco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Dhelan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pacheco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dhelan, into his guard.

Dhelan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhan Dhelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dhelan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dhelan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pacheco wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pacheco looks like he's trying to stand up.

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.

Dhelan seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Dhelan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pacheco is controlling Dhelan's trapped leg to prevent Dhelan from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhan Dhelan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dhelan shoots in but no luck this time.

Dhelan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dhelan advances to mount.
Dhelan looking to control but Pacheco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dhelan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pacheco has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pacheco!

Dhelan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacheco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacheco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dhelan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dhelan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacheco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dhelan wants to free his trapped foot but Pacheco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dhelan prevents Pacheco from improving his position.
Dhelan stops Pacheco from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pacheco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dhelan wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
Pacheco is looking to improve his position.

Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Dhelan works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dhelan has taken his back.
Dhelan is trying to stick to Pacheco's back but Pacheco is turning into Dhelan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dhelan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pacheco.
Dhelan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pacheco working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dhelan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Dhelan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jose Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco stopping the sweep attempt from Dhelan.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pacheco is sitting in close to Dhelan's body. Dhelan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pacheco is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pacheco is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dhelan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

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