Walter Goncalves is channeling his inside Saenchai as he prepares for battle in opposition to Jonathan Haggerty.
The pair will face one another in a quarterfinal pairing at ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot on Could 20.
ONE Championship shared a clip of Goncalves doing the signature Saenchai cartwheel kick throughout a coaching session. The caption reads:
“Saenchai model 😎 Walter Goncalves collides with Jonathan Haggerty on 20 Could within the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Grand Prix quarterfinals at ONE 157! 👑 @walter_goncalves_iron_hands @saenchaithailand”
The legendary Muay Thai warrior Saenchai usually used the transfer as a part of his deep bag of tips. Some followers might have doubts in regards to the transfer’s effectiveness. Nonetheless, they solely have to see Saenchai’s file of over 300 wins to determine why Goncalves is making an attempt the transfer out.
Within the feedback part, one fan was simply amazed by the 23-year-old’s show of athleticism:
“The man is just too cool.”
Whereas the transfer is flashy and eye-catching, it leaves the performer weak to assaults. As such, one fan prolonged a message of concern to Goncalves ought to he attempt it out within the precise match:
“Good , don’t try this in opposition to Haggerty you’re going to get knocked out.”
Walter Goncalves in search of his maiden win in ONE Championship
Walter Goncalves made a splash in his ONE Championship debut when he went toe-to-toe with Rodtang Jitmuangnon in his world title problem in 2019. Regardless of dropping by way of split-decision, the Brazilian was praised for his efficiency in opposition to the dominant champion.
In his second match within the promotion, he seemed higher as he confronted Japanese fighter Momotaro in 2020. Sadly, an damage prevented him from ending the battle, leaving him nonetheless winless within the circle.
Nonetheless, Goncalves has over 60 wins within the putting arts of Muay Thai and kickboxing previous to becoming a member of ONE Championship. It’s solely a matter of time earlier than he takes his profitable methods to the promotion.
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Making an attempt to take that maiden victory in opposition to a fighter of the caliber of Jonathan Haggerty will definitely be a troublesome process for anybody, although. If Goncalves can get the win over Haggerty, he will certainly be a fighter to be careful for within the match and past.
