Steve Sur Grandeza: Thank you so much.... With pride and humility, I am offering the victory .. to my bro and coach Bryan Grandeza who prepared me for the fight, my besfriend coach Edgar Alan Paulino who was there with me through Thick and Thin.. My Mom Cynthia and my sister Angel for the love and support. My Son Ice the source of my strength. My Grandfather and the person who brought Moo Duk Kwan In the Philippines who started it all .. Grandmaster Casimiro 'Chingi" Grandeza ...and finally my Inspiration who took care of everything when I was away, Belle.... Thank you and I love you..
MMA DAVAO: for the sake of our readers, what organization sanctioned the event and what weight category did you compete on?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The Fight was under The World Kickboxing Federation (WKBF) . I fought in the Superwelterweight 146LBS.K1.
MMA DAVAO: Was this the same as K1 of Japan?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The Rules are the same. But under the WKBF sanctioning body. Simply like in Boxing we have WBC, WBO, IBF etc. However, most of the K1 Type of Competition originated in Japan. Moreso, there are fighters who are WKBF World Champions fighting in K1 Grand Prix like my upcoming opponent Najmeddin "The Scorpion" Al Haddad, who himself a Grand Prix K1 Champion.
MMA DAVAO: How do you feel right now after the long months training and after great fight?
MMA DAVAO: Was this the same as K1 of Japan?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The Rules are the same. But under the WKBF sanctioning body. Simply like in Boxing we have WBC, WBO, IBF etc. However, most of the K1 Type of Competition originated in Japan. Moreso, there are fighters who are WKBF World Champions fighting in K1 Grand Prix like my upcoming opponent Najmeddin "The Scorpion" Al Haddad, who himself a Grand Prix K1 Champion.
MMA DAVAO: How do you feel right now after the long months training and after great fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: I am very happy at least the sacrifices really paid of. But it is all for the glory of God.
MMA DAVAO: How was your training and did it pay off during your fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: Yes the training was rigorous under the supervision of my coaches - my brother Bryan Grandeza , my besfriend Edgar Alan Paulino and my Instructor & father Master Edgardo Grandeza. The Game plan was executed as planned.
MMA DAVAO: Any comments about your opponent?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The opponent was a very humble and nice guy from Ghanna. My high respect to him.
MMA DAVAO: Talking about your opponent, Do you have a specific game plan for him?
Steve Sur Grandeza: We prepared a game plan for him . We executed everything well. Though adjustments were made during the actual fight.
MMA DAVAO: We were not able to watch the fight here, or read about it, Can you walk us thru this? What happened and how did you get your opponent?
Steve Sur Grandeza:
MMA DAVAO: How was your training and did it pay off during your fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: Yes the training was rigorous under the supervision of my coaches - my brother Bryan Grandeza , my besfriend Edgar Alan Paulino and my Instructor & father Master Edgardo Grandeza. The Game plan was executed as planned.
MMA DAVAO: Any comments about your opponent?Steve Sur Grandeza: The opponent was a very humble and nice guy from Ghanna. My high respect to him.
MMA DAVAO: Talking about your opponent, Do you have a specific game plan for him?
Steve Sur Grandeza: We prepared a game plan for him . We executed everything well. Though adjustments were made during the actual fight.
MMA DAVAO: We were not able to watch the fight here, or read about it, Can you walk us thru this? What happened and how did you get your opponent?
Steve Sur Grandeza:
In the first round I was able to hit him with a jumping side kick and later knocked him down with a roundhouse kick .
In the second round , he was hit by an upper count which knocked him down again.
He was given mandatory count in the 3rd and fourth round. In the later round he was dazed by combinations enroute to the victory.
MMA DAVAO: Give us your thoughts about the fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The fight was a good fight. What was good was we both showed the essence of Martial Arts which is Courtesy and Discipline.
MMA DAVAO: What were your thoughts when the fight ended?
Steve Sur Grandeza: I just thank the Lord for sending me the Holy Spirit and giving me the things that I need to perform well and be protected during the fight.
He was given mandatory count in the 3rd and fourth round. In the later round he was dazed by combinations enroute to the victory.
MMA DAVAO: Give us your thoughts about the fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The fight was a good fight. What was good was we both showed the essence of Martial Arts which is Courtesy and Discipline.
MMA DAVAO: What were your thoughts when the fight ended?
Steve Sur Grandeza: I just thank the Lord for sending me the Holy Spirit and giving me the things that I need to perform well and be protected during the fight.
MMA DAVAO: How does it feel to have the belt?Steve Sur Grandeza: I am happy and honored to represent Davao and the Philippines with humility as well.
MMA DAVAO: When is the next fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The fight will be this December against the WKBF K1 Champion Najmenddin "The Scorpion" Al Haddad who went up the ring after the fight who challenged me to fight him. Henceforth, the KO promotion and the WKBF scheduled the fight.
MMA DAVAO: This somewhat a controversial question but I have to ask it anyways due to popular demand. Is there a possibility in the near future that you would try to compete in MMA? :)
Steve Sur Grandeza: Will see.... Thank you
MMA DAVAO: Do you want to say anything to the fans, readers and supporters of MMA DAVAO who loves martial arts?
Steve Sur Grandeza: Thank you so much. Let's propagate the true essence of Martial Arts The perfection of ones character with the 3D's... Dedication, determination and Discipline... we will surely succeed and exceed expectation....
MMA DAVAO: When is the next fight?
Steve Sur Grandeza: The fight will be this December against the WKBF K1 Champion Najmenddin "The Scorpion" Al Haddad who went up the ring after the fight who challenged me to fight him. Henceforth, the KO promotion and the WKBF scheduled the fight.
MMA DAVAO: This somewhat a controversial question but I have to ask it anyways due to popular demand. Is there a possibility in the near future that you would try to compete in MMA? :)
Steve Sur Grandeza: Will see.... Thank you
MMA DAVAO: Do you want to say anything to the fans, readers and supporters of MMA DAVAO who loves martial arts?
Steve Sur Grandeza: Thank you so much. Let's propagate the true essence of Martial Arts The perfection of ones character with the 3D's... Dedication, determination and Discipline... we will surely succeed and exceed expectation....
MMA DAVAO: Again Congratulations, thanks for taking the time for the interview and More power to you!! We are all so happy for your Victory .. REPRESENTin the PINOYs
Steve Sur Grandeza: THANK YOU GOD BLESS DAVAO AND PHILIPPINES.....
wow.Idol ang galing.san ba ang Gym nila?at how much does it cost to be a member of their club?
ReplyDeleteyou can look for it here at the local martial arts gym ..at the menu upper hand.
ReplyDeleteVERY HUMBLE GUY! MET HIM IN USANA DAVAO ONCE! CONGRATS STEVE!
ReplyDeleteNatuloy ba laban nila ni Najmenddin "The Scorpion" Al Haddad? sino nanalo?
ReplyDelete