Is Walter Goncalves the real dark horse of the tournament? × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA ONE Championship Feature Watch Walter Goncalves dump Rodtang to canvas is he the real dark horse of the tournament By Timothy Wheaton Modified 13 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Walter Goncalves (left), Rodtang Jitmuangnon (right) [Photo Credit: ONE Championship] Brazil's Walter Goncalves is ready to shock the world in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix. The Muay Thai striker has a major challenge ahead of him but will be looking to display his incredible technique and power. The 24-year-old Brazilian's array of skills was on display when he faced ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon in 2019. In ONE Championship's Muay Thai division, Goncalves gave Rodtang his toughest test in a close fight which went full time. On Instagram, ONE shared a clip from the fight showing Goncalves picking up and dumping Rodtang with aggression. The caption read: "Things got personal Can Brazilian powerhouse Walter Goncalves outstrike Superlek Kiatmoo9 in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinals on August 26?" See the clip below: View this post on Instagram Instagram Post In the opening round of the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world grand prix, Goncalves only needed thirty-five seconds to knock out his opponent Josue Cruz. In the semi-finals round, he will face top pound-for-pound Muay Thai fighter Superlek Kiatmoo9. Goncalves vs. Superlek is a fascinating bout, and combat sports fans can watch the fight at ONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II. The card broadcasts live from the Singapore Indoor Stadium and airs on US primetime via Amazon Prime Video on August 26. ONE Championship@ONEChampionshipWalter Goncalves knocks out Josue Cruz in 35 SECONDS and punches his ticket to the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinals! #ONE157 #ONEChampionship Watch.ONEFC.com10423Walter Goncalves knocks out Josue Cruz in 35 SECONDS and punches his ticket to the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinals! #ONE157 #ONEChampionship Watch.ONEFC.com https://t.co/EFeCSHZOld Can Walter Goncalves win the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix If Walter Goncalves can defeat Superlek on August 26, he will advance to the tournament finals against the winner of Rodtang and Savvas Michael. Both semi-final matches are scheduled for ONE on Prime Video 1. However, Goncalves is about to face the most challenging test of his career in the form of the young Thai striker Superlek. At only 26 years old, the Thai-born fighter has collected over 120 career victories and began training at the age of 8. Superlek has earned titles in every Muay Thai organization he has competed under, including Lumpinee Stadium, WBC Muaythai, and others. In April this year, he captured the Petchyindee True4U Title when he defeated Superball T-Ded99. ONE Championship@ONEChampionshipDOWN you go! Superlek Kiatmoo9 COLLIDES with Walter Goncalves in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinals on August 26 at ONE 160! ? #ONE160 Aug 26 #ONEChampionship7711DOWN you go! Superlek Kiatmoo9 COLLIDES with Walter Goncalves in the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix semifinals on August 26 at ONE 160! ? #ONE160 Aug 26 #ONEChampionship https://t.co/9PTFlaGAop Due to his accolades and incredible fight IQ, the Thai-born Superlek is the favorite to win the entire Grand Prix. Most are even predicting Superlek to upset Rodtang in the finals while looking past the lethal Goncalves. The 24-year-old Brazilian has tested his skills against Rodtang and matched up well. Goncalves has the confidence and proof that he can fight at the very highest levels of the game. His fight against Rodtang is one to remember when picking who might win the entire tournament. He said he doesn't mind being the underdog coming into his August 26 fight. In an interview with ONE, he said: “I understand that [Superlek] is the favorite. After all, he is a Muay Thai world champion and has more experience in ONE Championship. I don’t feel disrespected by that. Being the underdog doesn’t bother me." Walter Goncalves continued and said he understands why people hold Superlek's skills in such high regard but will aim for the knockout regardless. He explained: “I hope to win quickly by knockout. I’m getting ready to be champion and take home the belt. I trained a lot and that’s why I’m confident. I’ll show what a dangerous guy I am. I’m going to win and show everyone that it’s my turn.” Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Avinash Tewari × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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