Steven   "Guts"   Goncalves

Featherweight
Fighter's record
[W L D] : 6 - 1 - 0
  • Submission : 4 Wins - 0 Losses
  • TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 0 Losses
  • Decision : 1 Wins - 1 Losses
  • Age : 30
  • Height : 1.85 m
  • Reach : 197 cm
  • Leg Span : 110 cm
  • Stance : Orthodox
  • BG Discipline : Muay Thai
  • Strengths : Exceptional reach
    High level submission game
    Great conditioning
  • From : South Africa
  • Fighting out of : Northcliff, Johannesburg
  • Gym : TapOut Academy
  • Trainer : Wiekus Swart
Fighter's Skills Breakdown
  • Submission : 70%
  • Takedowns : 15%
  • Striking : 15%

Fighters Media

‘BEASTY BARBIE’ CROWNED STRAWWEIGHT QUEEN
EFC 67 Fight Week Face-offs
EFC 62 Fight Interview: Steven Goncalves
EFC 62: Bahati vs Du Plessis, Zulu vs Chipfumbu - Promo
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‘1 GEAR’ 2 SABC 3
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EFC 73 Highlights
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EFC 73 Post-Event Press Conference
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KALUNDA DOES IT FOR AFRICA
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KALUNDA, DA ROCHA FIRED UP FOR TITLE CLASH
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EFC 73 Open Workout Highlights
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GONCALVES VS MNIKATHI HIT MAIN CARD
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EFC 71 Highlights
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DALCHA IS THE KING OF THE WORLD
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SUPERFIGHT ON! DALCHA READY FOR VAN ZYL
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EFC 71 Weigh-In
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EFC 71 Press Conference Highlights
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EFC 71 Fight Week Press Conference
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OPEN WORKOUT SATURDAY
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10 DAYS TO #EFC71
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LIONESS TAKES TO THE SCREENS
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EFC 67 PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE ON KWESE TV
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EFC 67 Post Event Press Conference
‘BEASTY BARBIE’ CROWNED STRAWWEIGHT QUEEN
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‘BEASTY BARBIE’ CROWNED STRAWWEIGHT QUEEN
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EFC 67 Engaged: Episode 6
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EFC 67 Engaged: Episode 5
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EFC 67 Weigh-In
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I WILL FIGHT UNTIL THE END
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THE DOCTOR DOMINATES THE ODDS
EFC 67 Fight Week Face-offs
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EFC 67 Fight Week Face-offs
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COUNTDOWN TO EFC 67 HAS BEGUN!
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EFC 2017 Awards: Freshman of the Year
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VOTING OPEN FOR EFC 2017 AWARDS
NO STEPPING BACK
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NO STEPPING BACK
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PENA / VAN ZYL UNDISPUTED AT EFC 66
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FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT: SIMOES VS GONCALVES
EFC 62: Highlights
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EFC 62: Highlights
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DOUBLE GOLD FOR DU PLESSIS
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“DRICUS IS ALREADY DANCING”
EFC 62: Weigh-in
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EFC 62: Weigh-in
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THREE TITLE FIGHTS IN ONE NIGHT
EFC 62: Press Conference
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EFC 62: Press Conference
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MEDIA DAY THIS SATURDAY
EFC 62 Fight Interview: Steven Goncalves
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EFC 62 Fight Interview: Steven Goncalves
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3 MORE FIGHTS COMPLETE EFC 62
EFC 62: Bahati vs Du Plessis, Zulu vs Chipfumbu - Promo
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EFC 62: Bahati vs Du Plessis, Zulu vs Chipfumbu – Promo
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Goncalves Injured, Mwale vs Britts at EFC 15

Action Shots

  • EFC – 71 – 23 June 2018
  • EFC – 67 – 10 March 2018
  • EFC – 66- 16 December 2017
  • EFC – 62 – 19 August 2017

Fight History

Pro Fight History

  • Opponent
  • Event
  • Result
  • Method
  • Sizwe Mnikathi
    EFC 73
    Win
    R1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Luthando Biko
    EFC 71
    Loss
    R3 Decision (Split)
  • Trezeguet Kanyinda
    EFC 67
    Win
    R2 Submission (RNC)
  • Nerick Simoes
    EFC 66
    Win
    R1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
  • Claude Ntumba
    EFC 62
    Win
    R3 Decision (Unanimous)
  • Marcel Els
    Win
    R1 TKO (Punches)
  • Ryan Pretorius
    Win
    R1 Submission

Exhibition Fight History

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Fighters Biography

When & why did you start martial arts training?

Started Kung Fu when I was 15, I liked Bruce Lee movies and Wu-tang clan.

How did you transition to MMA?

Wiekus Swart was in the area, started to just go to him on-and off and eventually committed fully.

How did you get your fight name?

From an anime called Beserk – he’s as strong as a hundred men. Seen as a demon but actually an angelic character. I resonated with him

What is your favourite technique?

Right cross – it hits hard.

Who is your hero?

Anderson Silva – he has a fluid fighting style and is an upstanding person outside of the cage. He is almost like a Bruce-Lee figure where no way is the way.

What other interesting info can you tell us about yourself?

I’m a stuntman. I also do graffiti and parkour.

What does it mean for you to fight in the EFC?

It’s a large achievement seeing as I’ve watched it for a long time. When I started with Wiekus it was one of my goals to join the EFC.

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Notable Fights

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Steven   Goncalves