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Thalys Pontes | Prospect Watch

Thalys Pontes | Prospect Watch

Mar 7, 2021

Thalys Pontes is a fast-rising light-featherweight submission hunter coming out of the PSLPB Cicero Costha camp. A staple of the IBJJF scene Pontes has expanded into the world of submission-only and has a perfect Fight to Win record of 3-0. 

Pontes piled up three more victories this weekend in the light featherweight division of the IBJJF Dallas Open, winning each of his matches with submission. He's currently 6-0 since receiving his brown belt in December 2020, and has six submission wins.