Maxwell Djantou Nana defeated Eduardo Neves by TKO (punches) at 2:01 of Round 3 at PFL Charlotte. The finish adds to the card's early action at the event.
Maxwell Djantou Nana earned a third-round TKO stoppage over Eduardo Neves at PFL Charlotte on August 8, 2026, finishing the Brazilian prospect with punches at the 2:01 mark of round three.
Neves, known by the nickname "Bebezao," entered the bout carrying a 7-2 record and a reputation as one of the more dynamic young fighters on the circuit. The 26-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of Eduardo Machado Team, stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. His statistical profile is striking — he lands an impressive 7.69 significant strikes per minute at a 65 percent accuracy rate, figures that place him among the more efficient offensive fighters in his division. He also averages 5.77 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuine two-dimensional threat on the feet and on the mat.
Djantou Nana, however, found a way through those weapons, applying enough pressure across three rounds to put Neves away before the final bell. The finish demonstrated his ability to absorb a talented opponent's output and convert late-fight momentum into a stoppage.
Why it matters
- The TKO finish gives Djantou Nana a notable win over a high-volume striker with a legitimate grappling pedigree
- Neves absorbs his second professional loss at just 26 years old, raising questions about how he responds moving forward
- The result adds meaningful competitive action to the PFL Charlotte card and could shift the standings picture depending on the divisional context
