Kickboxing champion takes dead body to police station as he hands himself in for murder

Ex-kickboxingchampion Moises Baute was arrested for murder after handing in a dead body to a police station. The Spaniard is a well-known figure in the combat sports scene across Europe.

But he's now made headlines for his alleged role in a vicious crime after turning up at the Tres de Mayo National police station in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. He arrived with a deceased body in the backseat of a car.

According to El Dia, the 40-year-old was arrested for murder alongside nightclub bouncer Jonathan Martin, who is said to be known as 'Johnny El Gordo'.

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The pair are said to have transported the body, so far only known as 'Albertito', of a resident of El Cardonal in La Laguna.

The deceased's partner first reported his disappearance on Tuesday afternoon who told authorities that he had a pending appointment with Baute.

While a motive for his death has yet to be confirmed, according to Telecinco, police were trying to clarify whether the victim was subject to kidnapping and torture or whether a fight broke out between the three parties.

Other theories have been put forward from authorities as Pedro Fumero reported that "one of the hypotheses being considered by investigators from the Homicide Group is that the brutal assault and death are related to some kind of settling of scores over drug trafficking."

According to El Dia, the belief exists that the reason the pair decided to turn themselves was in order to be placed in a better position of possibly being handed reduced sentences.

Baute reportedly possesses a criminal record and was sentenced in two-and-a-half years in prison in 2023 for the coercion of a business owner.

His record also includes the theft narcotic substances from drug-traffickers as well as intimidation.

Amid his legal troubles, the kickboxer hasn't fought since 2021 and holds a record of 30 professional fights, 21 wins (10 via knockout) and nine losses. He was previously crowned world champion at organisations such as Enfusion and Superkombat.

His success on the regional fight scene saw him fight on the Road to ONE: Strikers Cage Championship 7 tournament card in June 2021 with the winner capturing a spot in the Road to ONE: Europe tournament.

After claiming a TKO victory against Christian Brorhilker in the semi-finals, Boute earned a decision victory against David Trallero in the finals to win the tournament.