Davao black belter wins national Muay Thai competition

DAVAO CITY, Dec. 2 (PNA) -- Veteran Moo Duk Kwan Soo Bhak Do Davao Blackbelt Steve Grandeza won via a technical knockout in the 63 kg division against “Yawyan” (Sayaw ng Kamatayan) fighter Ariel Cabusas in the main event of the Ultimate Strikers 3 Muay Thai Kick Boxing Tournament Against Drugs last Sunday at the SM Southmall in Las Pinas.

Grandeza was considered an underdog in the match versus the Pasay City based Cabusas (10 wins-0 losses) who is considered to be one of the most respected and strongest Muay Thai fighters in the country.

The event was sanctioned by the National Muay Thai Kick Boxing Council of the Philippines Inc. (NMTKBCI).

It was Grandeza’s first time to compete in a Muay Thai event. However, he is a seasoned MDK fighter with a number of wins under his belt.

Grandeza who was endorsed by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman William “Butch” Ramirez to the Philippine National Wushu Zanshou training pool made his move in the 2nd canto of the 3-round bout.