Comments on: 2008 K-1 Max Final 8 – Souwer vs. Stevelmans

By: Singro

Singro — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:42:15 +0000

Stevelmans did a pretty good fight here, much better than I thought he would. He caught Souwers legs a lot and got him off balance, nice combos as well. But I have to agree with the above statements that Souwer won this one. As to how good he really is.. We’ll see later this year.

By: ShadyEskimo

ShadyEskimo — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:41:25 +0000

Cincinnatus
Nice observations, and Yes he is Effing Good, and Hard. But a little dull on the eye. Totally agree.

By: cincinnatus

cincinnatus — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:20:58 +0000

i tend to agree w/ rick. stevelmans maybe won round 2. I rewatched the fight given these comments and i really think that while stevelmans looked good, souwer had ridiculous defense and was more effective. watch round one again. souwer lands more leg kicks. stevelmans is throwing nice fast combos but almost EVERY punch is blocked (i think he lands one clean uppercut). souwer is a master at defense and he’s very economical. he lets you tire yourself out while throwing precision low kicks at you then he comes on strong at the end of rounds. k-1 judges love the low kick. he hurt stevelmans at the end of the first and again with a beautiful right counter 1 minute into the 3rd round. being so active made this a closer fight for stevelmans but he never really landed a shot that really hurt souwer.

i do understand why a lot of fans don’t like souwer. he’s kinda boring. but he’s smart, hard to hit, and effective with an economy of attacks.

By: ShadyEskimo

ShadyEskimo — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:30:50 +0000

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8OSC3U84 Here is a Shunsuke Video from K-1fans. Really proffesionally done and Andy Souwers OWN webpage used the Video.

By: spydaman

spydaman — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:28:10 +0000

Rick, ” I think many of you are just biased becuase this guy is very talented and is kicking major ass currently.”…I don’t understand the logic behind that statement. Unless the people u are speakin’ of are Stevelmans fans then I don’t understand how they can be biased.
Souwer has been kickin’ ass since I’ve heard of him so what do u mean by “currently”?
Also who’s “major” ass are we talkin about…..yes he’s kicked ass…..but I don’t think he’s kicked anybody ass who is of a great threat.
so “currently”….(I presume you mean in ‘08) he’s fought:
- Zambidis, who’s only notable win since 2003 was pulling a decision over Gago Drago last year (extra round).

- Yod lost by decision (questionable)

NOW Let’s entertain this further and go wit 2007 (Just for kicks!!)

- Nieky Holzken was a decision

- Andy Ologun is a “can” or “filler”

- Masato was already half dead when Souwer fought him in the finals last year.

- Kraus was a decision

- Drago is not MAJOR

- Ole is at the end of his rope.

However “This is guy very talented”…..I do agree with that part.

By: rick roufous

rick roufous — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:27:03 +0000

Souwer win that hands down. Souwer was never hurt or in trouble. He hurt Stevelmans many times. I think many of you are just biased becuase this guy is very talented and is kicking major ass currently.

By: Gusnark

Gusnark — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:01:13 +0000

“Guess Souwer won due to his reputation.”
Most likely, watched the fight again, for me Stevelmans was better.

By: spydaman

spydaman — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:44:54 +0000

Stinolatino….thanx for the link….great fight!

By: burnt1tofu

burnt1tofu — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:43:55 +0000

Awesome match.

By: nimrod69

nimrod69 — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:47:47 +0000

This is realli a close fight! i am impressed by this Steve guy.
Guess Souwer won due to his reputation.

By: Kamatari

Kamatari — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:41:25 +0000

Yeah, if I was a judge I wouldn’t have a problem giving Stevelmans the fight. I predicted this was going to happen though and after the Amara and Zambidis fights (2006 and 2008 respectively) I couldn’t imagine Stevelmans getting a decision.

Souwer’s style is perfect for MAX and he does just enought to make you take notice and when he does explode it’s usually a nice combination that overshadows anything his opponent does.

By: stinolatino

stinolatino — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:24:26 +0000

Just watched Diender vs Holkzen, a fight that happened 2 days ago, Awesome fight I think it should be posted on this site too –> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RCxfqAd0ww