 Nover holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alexander "Soca" Freitas.Nover trains at Renzo Gracie Academy in New York City, Edge Wrestling in New Jersey, and Church Street Boxing gym in Tribeca New York under his striking trainer Jason Strout.Nover normally fought as a welterweight but since only had an opening for lightweights and light-heavyweights he had to cut weight to be able to participate.