PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor I Got No Second Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Got No Second Name has chosen Van Helsing Theme Song as his entrance music. The key to victory for Phillipe Nover has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nover
vs
I Got No Second Name

175 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
28
143 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor I Got No Second Name!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nover tries to score with a low kick but I Got No Second Name moves his leg out of the way.
I Got No Second Name shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nover as he avoids it easily.

I Got No Second Name takes the fight into the clinch.
Nover can't break the clinch.
I Got No Second Name lands a nice knee to the body.
I Got No Second Name lands an elbow that stopped Nover in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Phillipe Nover has been cut.
I Got No Second Name is looking for a takedown.
I Got No Second Name keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nover's efforts to push away.
I Got No Second Name wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor I Got No Second Name.
Nover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nover misses with a knee to the head.

I Got No Second Name pulls guard successfully.
I Got No Second Name is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nover wants to control from the top but I Got No Second Name keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name is adopting a defensive guard.
Nover trying to control the position from guard on top but I Got No Second Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phillipe Nover.
I Got No Second Name misses with a takedown

and Nover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
I Got No Second Name desperately trying to maintain half guard.
I Got No Second Name is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Nover is working for a kimura but I Got No Second Name is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
I Got No Second Name is trying to control but can't.
I Got No Second Name is looking to improve his position.
Nover wants to advance to full mount but I Got No Second Name doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover trying to control the position from guard on top but I Got No Second Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nover looking to pass the guard.
I Got No Second Name pulls Nover in to control the position.
Nover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nover passes I Got No Second Name's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover prevents I Got No Second Name from improving his position.
Nover wants to take a breather but I Got No Second Name is having none of it.
I Got No Second Name trying to control here.
Nover trying to control the action but I Got No Second Name is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor I Got No Second Name.
I Got No Second Name tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Got No Second Name somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nover moves into the clinch.
Nover takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor I Got No Second Name will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillipe Nover's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

I Got No Second Name closes the distance and clinches.
I Got No Second Name landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I Got No Second Name fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I Got No Second Name tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nover smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Nover lands but I Got No Second Name takes it in his stride.
I Got No Second Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor I Got No Second Name.
Nover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igor I Got No Second Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

I Got No Second Name closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
I Got No Second Name lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nover misses with a knee strike.

I Got No Second Name manages to pull guard.
I Got No Second Name is pulling down on Nover's head. It's preventing any offense from Nover, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Igor I Got No Second Name has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
I Got No Second Name misses with a takedown attempt - Nover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
I Got No Second Name throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nover's waist but Nover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing I Got No Second Name off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nover clinches up against the ropes.

I Got No Second Name gets control of Nover's arms and successfully pulls guard. I Got No Second Name will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
I Got No Second Name has Nover pulled in close to control his posture.

I Got No Second Name uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

Nover has taken the fight to the clinch.
I Got No Second Name jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nover walks away with a smile on his face. I Got No Second Name gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

I Got No Second Name rushes Nover and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
I Got No Second Name wants a takedown but no success here.

I Got No Second Name's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nover thumps I Got No Second Name with a low kick.
Phillipe Nover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I Got No Second Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

I Got No Second Name gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nover avoids it.
Nover tries to stall but I Got No Second Name uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I Got No Second Name tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nover avoids it.
I Got No Second Name can't get the takedown.
I Got No Second Name is breathing heavily.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I Got No Second Name fails to pull guard.
Igor I Got No Second Name seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nover stalling in the clinch but I Got No Second Name improves position.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from I Got No Second Name.
I Got No Second Name tries to pull guard but Nover won't allow it.
Nover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but I Got No Second Name has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I Got No Second Name tries to pull guard but Nover won't allow it.
I Got No Second Name is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nover prevents the takedown attempt.
I Got No Second Name wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nover has him pressed against the ropes.
Nover wants to break free but I Got No Second Name has control.
I Got No Second Name blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Got No Second Name is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nover to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I Got No Second Name is trying to drag Nover to the mat but Nover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nover tries a knee to the head but I Got No Second Name blocks it.
I Got No Second Name has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but I Got No Second Name has him pressed against the ropes.
I Got No Second Name putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I Got No Second Name wants a takedown.
I Got No Second Name lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nover is trying to break the clinch but I Got No Second Name is controlling him.
Nover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover is trying to maintain a safe position but I Got No Second Name gets an underhook and turns Nover into the ropes.
I Got No Second Name using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I Got No Second Name gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I Got No Second Name landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor I Got No Second Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phillipe Nover's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

I Got No Second Name shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nover defends it nicely.
I Got No Second Name fails with the takedown

and Nover counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for I Got No Second Name!
I Got No Second Name is trying to escape the mount.
Nover tries to control but I Got No Second Name wriggling away.
I Got No Second Name tries to hold on but Nover pushes him away.
Nover wants to control but instead I Got No Second Name manages to regain half guard.
I Got No Second Name is positioning himself well to prevent Nover advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nover wants to take a breather but I Got No Second Name is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nover stops I Got No Second Name from getting back to his feet.
I Got No Second Name makes his way to full guard. A much better position for I Got No Second Name.
I Got No Second Name wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I Got No Second Name is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name has Nover pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

I Got No Second Name takes the fight into the clinch.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
I Got No Second Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nover prevents it.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor I Got No Second Name.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. I Got No Second Name obliges.
I Got No Second Name drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but I Got No Second Name has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I Got No Second Name comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

I Got No Second Name pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillipe Nover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nover tries to keep at a distance but I Got No Second Name has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name jumps guard but Nover turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nover is pressed up against the ropes. I Got No Second Name has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nover down to the mat. Nover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
I Got No Second Name takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nover pushes I Got No Second Name up against the ropes in a clinch.
I Got No Second Name tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

I Got No Second Name breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nover as I Got No Second Name shoots in.

Nover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
I Got No Second Name tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nover smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nover.
Nover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

I Got No Second Name instigates a clinch.
Nover misses with a knee to the head.
I Got No Second Name landing knees to the head.
I Got No Second Name creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nover's defenses.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.

I Got No Second Name successfully pulls guard.
Igor I Got No Second Name has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
I Got No Second Name looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
I Got No Second Name is looking to stand up but Nover isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I Got No Second Name looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor I Got No Second Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well I Got No Second Name 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor I Got No Second Name!
Igor I Got No Second Name bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.