PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Hartmann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phillipe Nover's chin.

Hartmann
vs
Nover

167 cm
26
143 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Hartmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Nover checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Nover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
Nover shoots in for a takedown but Hartmann shows good takedown defense.
Nover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartmann thows a leg kick but Nover checks it
and Nover counters with a body kick that stops Hartmann in his tracks momentarily.
Hartmann connects with a leg kick. Nover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nover throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartmann checks a low kick from Nover.
Nover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hartmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartmann tries to clinch but Nover is having none of it.
Hartmann scores with a head kick. Nover tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann misses with a combination
and Nover counters with a solid body kick.
Hartmann misses with a wild body shot.
Nover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nover throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hartmann looks to land a right hand but Nover moved out of range.
Nover misses with a low kick.
Nover avoids the head kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Nover.
Hartmann throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nover.
Nover tries a low kick but Hartmann avoids it.
Hartmann lands a leg kick that knocks Nover off balance momentarily.
Nover blocks a head kick by Hartmann.
A head kick misses from Hartmann.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hartmann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Felix Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartmann. That's going to slow Nover down.
Hartmann tries to score with a low kick but Nover moves his leg out of the way.
Hartmann throws a head kick but Nover moves out of range.
Hartmann misses with a double jab
and Nover counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nover shoots in but Hartmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Nover.
That kick from Hartmann tenderised Nover's leg. Nover is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Hartmann misses.

Hartmann closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover misses with a knee strike.

Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a slapping head kick.
Nover dives in and grabs Hartmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hartmann pushes down on Nover's head and hops out.
Hartmann misses with a head kick.
Nover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hartmann throws out the jab.
Hartmann throws a leg kick
and Nover counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hartmann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nover throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann throws a front kick that sends Nover stumbling back into the cage.
Hartmann dodges the punch combination from Nover.
Nover lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hartmann misses with a kick to the body.
Nover throws a leg kick
and Hartmann counters with a leg kick.
Nover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nover looks gassed!
Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Hartmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nover's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Hartmann stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nover avoids a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick from Nover lands but Hartmann takes it in his stride.

Hartmann gets the takedown into side control.

Hartmann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hartmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nover. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Hartmann misses.
Hartmann throws a nice looking combination but Nover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartmann.
Nover shoots in looking for a takedown but Hartmann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hartmann throws a head kick but Nover moves out of range.
Hartmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nover's calf.
Hartmann keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Nover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Nover checks a leg kick.
Nover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nover moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nover checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hartmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nover's sensitive parts.
Hartmann cracks the inside of Nover's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hartmann. That's going to slow Nover down.
An inside leg kick lands from Hartmann.
Hartmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Felix Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Nover motions for Hartmann to come forward. Nover throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann blocks a head kick by Nover.
A head kick by Hartmann misses
and Nover counters with an inside leg kick.
Nover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartmann's calf.
Hartmann checks a low kick from Nover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover dodges the punch combination from Hartmann.
Nover blocks a leg kick.
Nover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hartmann is able to avoid easily.
Hartmann throws a low kick, looking for Nover's leg but Nover calmly moves out of range.
Nover throws a solid leg kick but Hartmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nover.

Hartmann gets a double leg takedown into Nover's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hartmann gets to his feet - Nover follows without any prompting.

Hartmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nover's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hartmann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nover is breathing heavily.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartmann blocks it with crossed arms.
Nover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillipe Nover.

Hartmann breaks from the clinch.

Hartmann scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hartmann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nover leaves Hartmann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hartmann blocks the low kick.
Nover is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hartmann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Hartmann as he checks the leg kick.
Nover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nover gets slowly back to his feet.
Nover checks a low kick from Hartmann.
Hartmann thumps Nover with a low kick.
Hartmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nover counters with a good low kick that Hartmann was not able to check.
Nover moves out of range of the body kick from Hartmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann moves out of range of the leg kick from Nover.
Hartmann misses with an uppercut. Nover saw that one coming.
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!
Hartmann throws a right hand that Nover ducks under and follows up with a left that Nover also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Hartmann dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nover is looking to score with low kicks.
Hartmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartmann lands with a nice body kick.
Nover dodges the punch combination from Hartmann.
Hartmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nover swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Nover tries to keep at a distance but Hartmann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nover is looking to break free of the clinch but Hartmann has double underhooks.

Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but Nover moved away.
Felix Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartmann throws a leg kick
and Nover counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Hartmann misses its intended target.
A combination from Hartmann does no damage.
A big right from Nover misses.
Hartmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartmann misses with a low kick.
Hartmann thows a leg kick but Nover checks it
and Nover counters with a nice leg kick.
Hartmann throws a head kick that misses.
Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartmann throws a sloppy head kick and Nover moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hartmann.
Hartmann has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hartmann's calf.
Hartmann slaps away a takedown attempt from Nover, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nover lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hartmann takes a step back to recover.
Hartmann throws a low kick but Nover avoids it.
Hartmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hartmann tries to bum rush Nover with a series of wild strikes but Nover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hartmann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hartmann looking to score a takedown here. Nover is defending well but Hartmann drives through and ends up in Nover's guard.

Nover has his foot on Hartmann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hartmann works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillipe Nover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover trying to control the position.

Hartmann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nover, up you get!
A lazy body kick from Hartmann
and Nover counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nover.
Hartmann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nover shoots in looking for a takedown. Hartmann tries to sprawl out of it but Nover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hartmann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nover avoids the head kick by Hartmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hartmann checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hartmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hartmann is looking to slow Nover down with leg kicks.
Hartmann throws a leg kick but Nover sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Hartmann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nover to the ground. Hartmann is now in Nover's guard.
Hartmann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hartmann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nover, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartmann feints and then cracks Nover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nover down.

Hartmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Felix Hartmann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hartmann gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Hartmann!