Andy Souwer

Andy Souwer (born 9 November 1982) is a Dutch former kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He is a two-time K-1 World MAX champion (2005, 2007)[2] and four-time Shootboxing World tournament champion as well as former It's Showtime 70MAX world champion,[3] fighting out of Mejiro Gym in Amsterdam.

Andy Souwer
Souwer in 2011
BornAndy Souwer
(1982-11-09) November 9, 1982 (age 41)
Den Bosch, Netherlands
Other namesThe Destroyer
Souwer Power
Height1.76 m (5 ft 9+12 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
StyleShootboxing, Kickboxing, Boxing
Fighting out ofDen Bosch, Netherlands
TeamLing Ho Gym (1989–August 2005)
Mejiro Gym (2005–2012)
Team Souwer (2005–2021)
TrainerPaul Lamoth
John De Ling (1989–August 2005)
Andre Mannaart (2005–2012)
Years active1998–2021
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Kickboxing record
Total184
Wins161
By knockout98
Losses22
By knockout6
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins2
By knockout1
By submission1
Losses3
By submission2
By decision1
Other information
OccupationSouwer Sport Institute
Gym owner/trainer
Websitehttp://www.andysouwer.com
Last updated on: January 1, 2015

Biography and career

Souwer started kickboxing when he was 7 years old at Ling Ho Gym in Den Bosch. He had his first kickboxing fight when he was 8 years old.[4] He won all his fights, in all the weight classes he fought and became Dutch Champion.

In 1998, only 16 years old, Souwer fought his first A-Class MTBN Title match, which he won on points. When he was 18 he had three different World titles.

Souwer first went to Japan in 2002 to compete in the S-Cup 2002 shoot boxing competition where he became the winner after defeating Chinese sanshou title challenger Zheng Yuhao.[3] He made his K-1 debut the next year and won his first K-1 World Max champion title in 2005.[4]

Andy Souwer is the 2007 K-1 World Max Champion. He defeated Gago Drago followed by Albert Kraus and finally Masato to win the championship.He faced Masato again in Masato's retirement match at the Dynamite!! 2009 event, and lost.[5]

He was scheduled to face Naruepol Fairtex at Fighterzone Kickboxing World Series MAX in Singapore on 25 February 2012. However, they were not paid by the promoter and the fight did not happen.[6]

He won the Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2012 in Tokyo, Japan on 17 November 2012[7] After beating Kem Sitsongpeenong by majority decision (29-29, 29-28, 30-28) at the quarter-final stage and knocking out Hiroki Shishido in the semis, he defeated stablemate and student Henri van Opstal by unanimous decision (30-29, 30-29, 30-28) in the final.[8][9][10]

At the K-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final in Athens, Greece on 15 December 2012, Souwer outpointed Andy Ristie in the quarter-finals before losing a unanimous decision to Artur Kyshenko in the semis, in what was the fourth fight of their rivalry.[11][12]

He lost to Dzhabar Askerov by split decision in the main event of Yokkao Extreme 2013 in Milan, Italy on 26 January 2013.[13][14]

Souwer led a team of shoot boxers against a team of Pancrase fighters at Shoot Boxing 2013 - Act 4 on 23 June 2013.[15] There was some controversy leading up to the event, with Souwer saying of the Pancrase representatives "in Holland, they are what we call B-level fighters" and Shoot Boxing founder and president Caesar Takeshi storming out of a pre-fight press conference, apparently so upset at Pancrase's disrespectful selection of opponents that he could no longer bear to be a part of the proceedings.[16] Souwer knocked out his opponent, Kota Okazawa, with a left hook in round one.[17]

Souwer was scheduled to fight Maximo Suarez at Enfusion Live: Tenerife in Tenerife, Spain on 13 July 2013 but withdrew for undisclosed reasons.[18]

He took a unanimous decision over Yasuhiro Kido at the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16 in Mallorca, Spain on 14 September 2013.[19][20][21]

He defeated Steve Moxon by unanimous decision at Shoot Boxing Battle Summit Ground Zero Tokyo 2013 in Tokyo, Japan on 15 November 2013.[22][23]

He was scheduled to fight Enriko Kehl at the K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals - Part 1 in Foshan, China on 28 December 2013.[24] However, he was unable to compete after suffering from a bout of appendicitis in the weeks prior to the event which forced him into hospital where they had to perform a routine but emergency surgical procedure to remove the troubled organ. His opponent, Kehl, was also unable to fight on the card after suffering numerous cuts in a fight with Buakaw earlier that month and was moved to K-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Quarter Finals - Part 2 and matched with Shane Campbell.[25]

Andy Souwer and Shemsi Beqiri were set to fight at SuperPro Fight Night VI in Basel, Switzerland on 25 January 2014 but Souwer withdrew due to his bout of appendicitis and was replaced by Foad Sadeghi.[26]

He lost a split decision to Tsukuru Midorikawa at Rikix: No Kick, No Life 2014 in Tokyo, Japan on 11 February 2014.[27][28]

Souwer made his professional boxing debut on 17 March 2014, winning by TKO after his opponent Paata Varduashvili retired in his corner at the end of the fourth round in Den Bosch, Netherlands.[29]

He defeated Yuri Bessmertny via UD at Legend 3: Pour Homme in Milan, Italy on 5 April 2014.[30]

Souwer announced his retirement following his loss to Marat Grigorian at ONE Championship: First Strike Kallang, Singapore on 15 October 2021.[31][32]

Titles

Kickboxing

Shoot boxing

Fight record

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing Record
161 Wins 98 (T)KO's, 22 Losses, 1 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2021-10-15Loss Marat GrigorianONE Championship: First StrikeKallang, SingaporeTKO (Leg Injury)22:26
Kickboxing Featherweight Grand Prix Quarter Final
2020-12-04Win Zhang ChunyuONE Championship: Big BangKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-03-31Loss Yodsanklai FairtexONE Championship 93: A New EraTokyo, JapanTKO (Punches)20:51
2018-10-06Loss Anthony NjokuaniONE Championship: Kingdom of HeroesBangkok, ThailandDecision (Split)33:00
2018-02-17Loss Tayfun ÖzcanEnfusion Live 62Eindhoven, NetherlandsKO (Overhand Right)42:12
For the Enfusion Live World -72.5 kg title.
2016-11-11Win Miyakoshi SouichiroShootboxing 2016Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-04-03Win Mohamed KhamalWorld Fighting LeagueHoofddorp, NetherlandsDecision(Unanimous)33:00
2016-01-23Win Damian SegoviaGolden Fight LeagueRosario, ArgentinaTKO (Arm Injury)13:00
2015-12-01Win Kuniyoshi HironakaShootboxing 30th AnniversaryTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-09-16Loss Hinata WatanabeRebels. 38Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-08-22Ex Caesar TakeshiShoot Boxing 30th Anniversary “Caesar Time!”Ota, Tokyo, JapanNo Decision13:00
2015-04-18Loss Jonay RiscoEnfusion Live 27Tenerife, SpainDecision(Extra Round)4
2015-04-04Win Dong WenfeiWu Lin FengChinaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2015-02-11Win Hideya TanakaNo Kick, No Life 2015Tokyo, JapanKO (Left High Kick)30:11
2015-01-03Loss Sitthichai SitsongpeenongKunlun Fight 15: The World MAX Return - Middleweight Tournament, FinalNanjing, ChinaDecision(Unanimous)33:00
2015-01-03Win Jiao FukaiKunlun Fight 15: The World MAX Return - Middleweight Tournament, Semi FinalsNanjing, ChinaTKO (retirement)33:00
2014-11-30Win Kuniyoshi HironakaS-cup 2014Tokyo, JapanTKO (second stoppage)30:32
2014-11-23Win Ardalan SheikholeslamiEnfusion Live 22[33]Groningen, NetherlandsTKO (punches)42:40
Wins W.F.C.A. World K-1 Junior Middleweight (-69.85 kg) Championship
2014-10-18Win Max BaumertIt's Fight Time [34]Darmstadt, GermanyTKO (Strikes)21:56
2014-07-27Loss Mustapha HaidaKunlun Fight 7 - World MAX 2014 Final 16Zhoukou, ChinaDecision(Unanimous)43:00
2014-07-12Win Yasuhiro KidoRISE 100 - Blade 0 [35]Tokyo, JapanDecision43:00
2014-04-05Win Yuri BessmertnyLegend 3: Pour HommeMilan, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-02-11Loss Tsukuru MidorikawaRikix: No Kick, No Life 2014Tokyo, JapanDecision (split)33:00
2013-11-16Win Steve MoxonShoot Boxing Battle Summit Ground Zero Tokyo 2013Tokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-09-14Win Yasuhiro KidoK-1 World MAX 2013 World Championship Tournament Final 16, First RoundMallorca, SpainDecision (unanimous)33:00
2013-06-23Win Kota OkazawaShoot Boxing 2013 - Act 4Tokyo, JapanKO (left hook)11:43
2013-01-26Loss Dzhabar AskerovYokkao Extreme 2013Milan, ItalyDecision (split)33:00
2012-12-15Loss Artur KyshenkoK-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final, Semi FinalsAthens, GreeceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-12-15Win Andy RistieK-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final, Quarter FinalsAthens, GreeceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2012-11-17Win Henri van OpstalShoot Boxing World Tournament 2012, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:00
Wins Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2012 title.
2012-11-17Win Hiroki ShishidoShoot Boxing World Tournament 2012, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanTKO (punches)12:00
2012-11-17Win Kem SitsongpeenongShoot Boxing World Tournament 2012, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (majority)33:00
2012-07-21Win Zeben DiazIt's Showtime 59Tenerife, SpainDecision33:00
2012-06-30Win Chris NgimbiIt's Showtime 57&58Brussels, BelgiumDecision53:00
Wins It's Showtime 70MAX World Title -70kg
2012-05-27Win Abraham RoqueñiK-1 World MAX 2012 World Championship Tournament Final 16, First RoundMadrid, SpainDecision (2-1)33:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2012 Final.
2012-04-13Win Satoru SuzukiRoad to S-Cup Act 2Tokyo, JapanTKO (Strikes)41:09
2011-11-06Win Toby ImadaShoot the Shooto 2011Bunkyō, Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-09-24Loss Artur KyshenkoIt's Showtime "Fast & Furious 70MAX", Semi FinalsBrussels, BelgiumDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-09-24Win Harut GrigorianIt's Showtime "Fast & Furious 70MAX", Quarter FinalsBrussels, BelgiumExt. Round Decision (Split)43:00
2011-04-23Win Yoshihiro SatoShootboxing 2011 Act 2Tokyo, JapanDecision (3-0)33:00
2011-03-06Win L'houcine OuzgniIt's Showtime Sporthallen ZuidAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2011-02-05Loss Abraham RoqueñiEl Desafio K-1 RulesMálaga, SpainDecision(Decision)33:00
2010-12-11Win PajonsukYiannis Evgenikos presents: It’s Showtime AthensAthens, GreeceDecision (5-0)33:00
2010-11-23Loss Toby ImadaShoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, Semi-finalBunkyō, Tokyo, JapanDecision (Split)33:00
2010-11-23Win Bovy Sor UdomsonShoot Boxing World Tournament 2010, Quarter-finalBunkyō, Tokyo, JapanKO (Right hook)30:47
2010-09-18Win Hinata WatanabeShoot Boxing "Ishin 4"Bunkyō, Tokyo, JapanKO (Choke)10:48
2010-01-30Win Faldir ChahbariBeast of the EastZutphen, NetherlandsDecision53:00
Wins Chahbari's W.F.C.A. World Thaiboxing Junior Middleweight (-69.85 kg) title
2009-12-31Loss MasatoDynamite!! 2009Saitama (city), JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2009-10-26Loss Giorgio PetrosyanK-1 World MAX 2009 Final, FinalYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Fight was for K-1 World MAX 2009 World Championship title.
2009-10-26Win Buakaw BanchamekK-1 World MAX 2009 Final, Semi FinalsYokohama, JapanExt. R Decision (Split)43:00
2009-07-13Win Artur KyshenkoK-1 World MAX 2009 Final 8Tokyo, JapanExt. R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2009 Final.
2009-05-16Win Chaid Oulad El HadjIt's Showtime 2009 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-04-21Win Leroy KaestnerK-1 World MAX 2009 Final 16Fukuoka, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8.
2009-03-14Loss Giorgio PetrosyanOktagon presents: It's Showtime 2009Milan, ItalyExt. R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2008-11-24Win Kenichi OgataShoot Boxing World Tournament 2008, FinalSaitama, JapanKO (Left high kick)22:11
Wins Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2008 title.
2008-11-24Win Hiroki ShishidoShoot Boxing World Tournament 2008, Semi FinalsSaitama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-11-24Win Edvin-Erik KibusShoot Boxing World Tournament 2008, Quarter FinalsSaitama, JapanTKO (Ref. stop/2 knockdowns)12:44
2008-10-01Loss Artur KyshenkoK-1 World MAX 2008 Final, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanExt. R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2008-07-07Win Warren StevelmansK-1 World MAX 2008 Final 8Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-04-09Win Mike ZambidisK-1 World MAX 2008 Final 16Hiroshima, JapanExt.R KO (Left high kick)42:05
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2008 Final.
2008-03-02Win Yodsaenklai FairtexSLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand IV"Almere, NetherlandsExt.R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2007-11-24Win Nieky HolzkenShootboxing in the AutotronRosmalen, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-10-28Win Andy OlogunShoot Boxing Battle Summit "Ground Zero"location?, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-10-03Win MasatoK-1 World MAX 2007 Final, FinalTokyo, JapanTKO (Corner stop)23:00
Wins K-1 World MAX 2007 World Championship title.
2007-10-03Win Albert KrausK-1 World MAX 2007 Final, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Majority)33:00
2007-10-03Win Gago DragoK-1 World MAX 2007 Final, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanKO (Right hook)21:43
2007-06-28Win Ole LaursenK-1 World MAX 2007 Final 16Tokyo, JapanKO (Overhand Right)12:07
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2007 Final.
2007-05-25Win Wei ShouleiShootboxing vs SandaJapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-05-06Win Joerie MesSLAMM "Nederland vs Thailand III"Haarlem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2007-04-04Win Yoshihiro SatoK-1 World MAX 2007 World Elite ShowcaseYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-11-03Loss Kenichi OgataShoot Boxing World Tournament 2006, FinalTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Fight was for Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2006 title.
2006-11-03Win Daniel DawsonShoot Boxing World Tournament 2006, Semi FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-11-03Win Marfio CanolettiShoot Boxing World Tournament 2006, Quarter FinalsTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-09-04Win Takayuki KohiruimakiK-1 World MAX 2006 Champions' ChallengeTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-06-30Loss Buakaw Por.PramukK-1 World MAX 2006 Final, FinalYokohama, JapanTKO (Referee Stoppage)22:13
Fight was for K-1 World MAX 2006 World Championship title.
2006-06-30Win MasatoK-1 World MAX 2006 Final, Semi FinalsYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-06-30Win Virgil KalakodaK-1 World MAX 2006 Final, Quarter FinalsYokohama, JapanTKO (Ref. stop/3 knockdowns)32:23
2006-05-26Win Takashi OnoShootboxing: NEO OPOPOZ Series 3rd.Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2006-04-05Win Tsogto AmaraK-1 World MAX 2006 World Tournament OpenTokyo, JapanExt. R Decision (Unanimous)43:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2006 Final.
2006-02-25Win Pan-Soo KimK-1 Fighting Network KHAN 2006 in BusanBusan, South KoreaDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-11-25Win Jadamba NarantungalagShootboxing: 20th Anniversary Series Finallocation?, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2005-10-12Win Kozo TakedaK-1 World MAX 2005 Champions' ChallengeTokyo, JapanKO (Punches)20:31
2005-07-20Win Buakaw Por.PramukK-1 World MAX 2005 Final, FinalYokohama, Japan2 Ext. R Decision (Split)53:00
Wins K-1 World MAX 2005 World Championship title.
2005-07-20Win Yasuhiro KazuyaK-1 World MAX 2005 Final, Semi FinalsYokohama, JapanTKO (Doc stop)12:24
2005-07-20Win Takayuki KohiruimakiK-1 World MAX 2005 Final, Quarter FinalsYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2005-05-04Win Marfio CanolettiK-1 World MAX 2005 OpenTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2005 Final.
2005-03-26Draw Alviar LimaEast Side 4Amsterdam, NetherlandsDecision draw53:00
2004-11-05Win Kuntap WeerasakreckShootboxing: Infinity-S Vol.5location?, JapanKO (Punches)52:12
2004-09-19Win Hiroki ShishidoShoot Boxing World Tournament 2004, FinalYokohama, JapanTKO20:50
Wins Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2004 title.
2004-09-19Win Changpuek ChorsepasertShoot Boxing World Tournament 2004, Semi FinalsYokohama, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2004-09-19Win Ole LaursenShoot Boxing World Tournament 2004, Quarter FinalsYokohama, JapanKO (Punches)12:55
2004-02-01Win Hiroyuki DoiShoot boxing: Infinity-S Vol.1JapanTKO41:11
Wins vacant 1st Shoot Boxing World Super welterweight (-70 kg) title.
2003-11-18Win Takehiro MurahamaK-1 World MAX 2003 Champions' ChallengeTokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2003-09-23Win Carlos ConditShootboxing: "S" of the World Vol. 5location?, JapanTKO (Low Kicks)52:43
2003-07-05Loss Albert KrausK-1 World MAX 2003 Final, Quarter FinalsSaitama, JapanTKO (Doc stop)13:00
2003-04-13Win Shane ChapmanShootboxing: "S" of the World Vol. 2Tokyo, JapanExt. R Disq. (Low Blow)61:01
2002-11-05Win Kenichi OgataShootboxing: The Age of "S" Vol.5Tokyo, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2002-09-22Win Ryuji GotoShootboxing: The Age of "S" Vol.4location?, JapanDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2002-07-07Win Zheng YuhaoShoot Boxing World Tournament 2002, FinalYokohama, JapanExt. R Decision (Majority)43:00
Wins Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2002 title.
2002-07-07Win Hiroyuki DoiShoot Boxing World Tournament 2002, Semi FinalsYokohama, JapanKO (Punch)11:59
2002-07-07Win Manoel FonsecaShoot Boxing World Tournament 2002, Quarter FinalsYokohama, JapanTKO (Ref Stop/2 Knockdowns)22:58
2002-06-08Loss Najim EttouhlaliMuay Thai Champions League VIIRotterdam, NetherlandsTKO (Doctor Stoppage)43:00
2002-02-17Win Najim EttouhlaliWPKL Gala in HogendorphalAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2001-11-03Win Abdel BchiriGala in BreidushalAmsterdam, NetherlandsKO1
2001-09-23Win Ozkan KoseBattle of Arnhem IIIArnhem, NetherlandsDecision72:00
2001-03-24Win Chris van VenrooijWKPL GalaMaastricht, Netherlands
2001-01-27Win Rafi ZouheirThaiboxing from RabatRabat, MoroccoDecision53:00
2000-06-04Loss Stjepan VeselicNight of RevengeHaarlem, NetherlandsKO1
1999-02-07Win Chris van VenrooijMatter of HonorRotterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Boxing record

Boxing Record
1 Win (1 (T)KO's), 0 Losses, 0 Draws
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2014-03-17Win Paata VarduashviliTheater aan de ParadeDen Bosch, NetherlandsTKO (retirement)43:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches2 wins3 losses
By knockout10
By submission12
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–3Akiyo NishiuraDecision (unanimous)Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 2October 15, 201735:00Fukuoka, Japan
Win2–2Massaro GlunderSubmission (armbar)World Fighting League MMAMay 27, 20173N/AAlmere, Netherlands
Loss1–2Kazuyuki MiyataSubmission (armbar)Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: Second RoundDecember 29, 201614:39Saitama, Japan
Loss1–1Daron CruickshankSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rizin World Grand-Prix 2016: First RoundSeptember 25, 201614:09Saitama, Japan
Win1–0Yuichiro NagashimaTKO (punches)Rizin Fighting Federation - Iza no MaiDecember 31, 201515:29Saitama, Japan

See also

References

Sporting positions
Preceded by S-Cup 2002 Winner
July 7, 2002
Succeeded by
Andy Souwer
Preceded by
Andy Souwer
S-Cup 2004 Winner
September 19, 2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by S-Cup 2008 Winner
November 24, 2008
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Super welterweight was established in November 2001.
1st Shoot Boxing World Super welterweight Champion
February 1, 2004 – Current
Succeeded by
N/A
Preceded by 2nd WFCA Thaiboxing World Junior middleweight Champion
January 30, 2010 – Current
Succeeded by
N/A