On July 15, 2023, ONE, an internationally renowned sports IP, will bring the "ONE: Pinnacle Series 12" event. Banma Takeki "Prince of Fighting" from Embo Fight Club will face Muay Thai master Walter Goncalves from Brazil in a flyweight mixed martial arts bout.
It's been almost two years since ONE Championship international debut to former Strawweight World Champion Dejdamrong, and returning to the ring reflects on his shortcomings and hopes to show his true strength to secure his first ONE victory. "I was so excited when I played ONE Championship for the first time, I didn't distribute my fitness properly, and there was a problem with my fitness. Since then I have been training, including standing and ground technique, and my physical fitness has also improved. It's been a long time since I last fight, and I haven't stopped training in between, and I hope to get back in shape through this game and show my fans what I do, which can be said to be a game to prove myself. ”
A top Muay Thai fighter with a 66-8 stand-up record and 37 knockouts, Cornkavis is a powerful WPFF World Champion and once challenged flyweight Muay Thai World Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon only by a split decision. He has also fought flyweight kickboxing world champion Superlek Kiatmoo9 and has experience in top Muay Thai fighting. Although it is his first time competing in mixed martial arts, Koenkavis has been preparing for a long time, preparing hard for Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling. His goal is clear, which is to build on his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, and finish Banma like Degasan. "I don't think Banma can withstand my attacks, my punches and kicks are more powerful and I won't let him play his own rhythm. I want to knock out my opponent, but if he wants to fight me on the ground, I'm ready! ”
Banmar has more experience in mixed martial arts, with a 14-2 record and a 100% finish rate. He believes that under the rules of mixed martial arts, he has the best to win. "My opponents have played against a lot of world champions and the level of striking is very high. But I've been practicing mixed martial arts for many years, especially wrestling and ground techniques, for almost 6 years, and this year I'm training at the Tiger Gym in Thailand, fighting a lot of Russian fighters to strengthen my wrestling skills. I personally prefer to striking, but I'm actually very technical and will show him my ground skills. ”
In terms of size, Banma has a clear advantage, he is 173 cm tall, while Corn Caves is only 161 cm tall, and the 12 cm height gap is a huge advantage in standing confrontation. Banma Takeki: "Although Goenkavis is very strong in striking, even his striking level is probably the strongest I have ever played, but this time we are playing mixed martial arts rules, my technique is more comprehensive than him, and my striking technique is also very good, enough to deal with him. A striker and a mixed martial artist play mixed martial arts rules, and I think everyone should know who wins. ”
After making up for his physical weakness, can Banma, who is more familiar with the rules of mixed martial arts, take ONE's first victory?