Comments on: Phillipe Nover TUF 8 Blog: Episode Two

By: kevin

kevin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:53:01 +0000

Hey Budd,how are doing today I enjoyed watching you in the Ultimate Fighter. I also watched about that BALUT, you I’m a filipino and BALUT is one of my favorite food, so I wonder, do you have the of a Filipino flowing on your veins?

By: Pinaypie

Pinaypie — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:58:41 +0000

“It’s not over until it’s Nover!” Ahahaha, great line I might add. Ang galing mo pre! Were counting on you to replace the fallen Brandon Vera!

By: Kowe

Kowe — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:09:37 +0000

It’s all nOver

By: johnny eigenmann

johnny eigenmann — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:26:44 +0000

whoa! i didn’t know that you are filipino until i watched TUF online last night and i saw the hat that says, “mahal kita…” lol!

so i started googling and i confirmed that you really are a filipino. i’m so proud of you, phillippe! too bad brandon vera lost to jardine. seems like brandon lost his touch but i’m not giving up on him yet.

meanwhile, you phillippe, yes you… you give pride to every filipino that watches mma.

do you speak tagalog fluently? if yes, check out the song “noypi” by bamboo. it would be a nice entrance song for filipino fighters.

good luck to you and your mma career.

johnny eigenmann from manila

By: ledhead

ledhead — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:15:13 +0000

great fight …….u ever go by Budokan?

By: Phillipe Nover

Phillipe Nover — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 05:01:13 +0000

Yeah I’m digging The Filipino Assassin thing. I like the sound of it. Regarding the question on drinking in the house. There is unlimited food and booze. Absolutely no one forced anyone or promoted us to drink alcohol. I personally never had even one sip of alcohol while in the house. I was on TUF to show what a real professional athlete is about. And real pros don’t poison there bodies. Rules of the house. “Don’t try to leave. Don’t jump over the wall. Be yourselves!”

By: darkmetal

darkmetal — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:37:52 +0000

Good post Phillipe,

On your budding fame and how you are not recognized, prepare yourself, you have only been on 2 shows with limited “face” time except for the “faint” (no big deal) and your interview and impressive win. I suggest that as the show goes on you will be recognized more and more, so prepare yourself for that, be it good or bad. Good: Women screaming and wanting to date you, NY Dudes shouting out “Yo, Philip, great fight!” Bad: Bufoons wanting to fight you while you order a sandwich at 1:00 am (trust me, this is a big possibility).

On your name selection, I agree with the others, dump P-nove. Those sorts of names are considered very lame, although I mean no offense.

The “Philipino Assassin” would be great. I would also suggest Philipe “Nova” Nove.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 05:16:15 +0000

Hmmm…”The Filipino Assasin” sounds like a good movie title. Watch out HOLLYWOOD! Phil, you are way smarter than those other guys in the show and are more focused and physically stronger. Pound for pound, you are way tougher and an ULTIMATE WARRIOR! We are all rooting for you! Good Luck!

By: Venom

Venom — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:00:19 +0000

Great post! I look forward to the next ones.
One Question: Any chance you can give us some insight on the house and its rules. Does the UFC really fill the house with booze and actually tell the fighters to “booze it up” for the cameras? I’ve heard the rumors and I’d like to think that Dana White is smarter than that! Seems like an irresponsible thing to do to young men that are trying to start a career in MMA!

By: sven

sven — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:37:26 +0000

I’m not sold on the LHW’s yet but the LW division on the show looks like its gonna be highly entertaining.

By: mmasupershop.com

mmasupershop.com — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:13:24 +0000

Of course no one recognizes you yet,. You’ve been on the air fo a combined total of about 2 minutes so far. Just wait…

By: james reyes

james reyes — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:00:05 +0000

I was surprised when you fainted in the first episode. But then I was amazed how you butchered your opponent. You are one hardcore fighter. And I’m glad you recognize your Filipino roots. I’m a Filipino too. Pinoy Pride.

Go Filipino Assassin.

Drop by at the PinoyMMA.com again.

By: steelbus287

steelbus287 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:07:39 +0000

I’m just playin. Phillipe gave Duarte a double dose of Nover-pain! (Novacaine? Eh? Eh? Whatever, this dude’s got crazy skill.)

By: steelbus287

steelbus287 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:05:28 +0000

ZOMG! You roll with P-Nove??!?!!?
Damn, son. Damn.

By: F.A.M.

F.A.M. — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:43:01 +0000

Good post Phillipe. Looking forward to rolling with you again in the morning at John D’s class.

**EVERYONE, HE IS GENUINELY A COOL CAT. BK STAND UP!!!!!**

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:12:11 +0000

Thanks for the great thoughts on the show so far. There appears to be a lot of talent on this years show, which is great. Also alot of guys that come from well known gyms, AKA, ATT, ACS, Gracie Tampa, and so on. Phillipe, do you feel you were at a advantage or disadvantage in any way because of all the guys coming from big time gyms?

By: Powers

Powers — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:20:17 +0000

GOOD JOB PNOVER!

By: modogg

modogg — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:19:21 +0000

those previews were interesting. it looks like there are some knuckleheads in the house for everyone to deal with. I’m really looking forward to hearing your insight as the season goes on.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:44:52 +0000

Another good blog post.

So far, from the full televised fights and the bits and pieces of the ones not fully shown; I’ve gotta say I’m way way more impressed with the level of tenacity and skill shown in these prelims than in the last ones (how the hell did some of those guys get through?).

I can also say I was completely shocked that Elliot wasn’t given a decision victory in that fight, it’s absurd to score it any other way. Who were the two judges who scored it incorrectly? Were they both Cecil Peoples? Cecil and Cecil’s grandmother? Who!?

Another note is how animated and active Nog and Mir are already, these are two guys who are really into coaching here and being competitive, I think a lot of people have underestimated the level of competitive spirit these two have with eachother, I can’t wait to see how they coach and corner when it comes down to the real season start and not the prelims.

So far so good, god I wish there wasn’t that bullshit house filled with a bunch of booze and shit so all the fighters could legitimately prepare themselves and train, instead of going on a huge bender and messing up their greatest opportunity.

Ah well, maybe someday.