PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Chan (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.

Nover
vs
Chan

175 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Chan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nover.

Nover gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Chan stands up from Nover's guard - Chan perhaps looking for a knockout.

Chan has Nover up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Nover's head.

Chan pulls guard effortlessly.
Nover throwing strikes but missing.
Nover throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nover postures up in Chan's guard and throws a big left but Chan blocks it.
Chan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nover is one step ahead there.

Nover is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Nover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nover passes Chan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nover not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover is pressing down on Chan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chan is holding on for now.
Chan is looking to control Nover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chan avoid being mounted?

Nover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chan trying to control from the bottom.
Chan tries to roll over but Nover keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nover trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom.
Chan wants to improve his position but Nover is controlling well.

Nover is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Nover is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nover to get the leverage.
Chan trying to control but Nover postures up.
Nover trying to mount his opponent but Chan defends it.
Nover is keen to just control but Chan is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Chan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nover pulls his head out easily.
Chan looks gassed!
Chan is looking for a sweep. Nover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nover maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nover has cracked it and Chan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nover!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phillipe Nover!