K-1 Holland GP 2001 in Arnhem

K-1 Holland GP 2001 in Arnhem, also known as K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Holland, was a kickboxing event organised by the K-1 organization. It was a preliminary qualifying tournament for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 and involved eight fighters based in Europe, with all bouts being fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). As well as tournament bouts there was also an 'Opening Fight' fought under K-1 Rules and three 'Super Fights', two fought under K-1 Rules, the other fought under K-1 MAX Rules (70 kg/152 lbs). In total there were sixteen fighters at the event, representing ten countries.
The tournament winner was Jerrel Venetiaan who defeated Jörgen Kruth in the final by first round technical knockout. Despite winning the event Jerrel Venetiann would be unable to participate during the next stage - runner up Jörgen Kruth would replace him at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 in Las Vegas. The event was held at the Rijnhal in Arnhem, Netherlands on Sunday, February 4, 2000.
K-1 Holland GP 2001 in Arnhem Tournament

Results
Opening Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Roman Kupcak vs Jan Wessels
:Wessels defeated Kupcak by KO in the 1st Round
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Jörgen Kruth vs Peter Varga
:Kruth defeated Varga by KO in the 2nd Round
:Glenn Brasdorp vs Marc de Wit
:De Wit defeated Brasdorp by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision (3-0)
:Remy Bonjasky vs Jerrel Venetiaan
:Venetiaan defeated Bonjasky by 3rd Round Split Decision (2-1)
:Alistair Overeem vs Errol Parris
:Parris defeated Overeem by TKO in the 3rd Round
Super Fight: K-1 MAX Rules / 3Min. 5R
:Faldir Chahbari vs Marino Deflorin
:Deflorin defeated Chahbari by 5th Round Unanimous Decision (3-0)
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Jörgen Kruth vs Marc de Wit
:Kruth defeated de Wit by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision (3-0)
:Jerrel Venetiaan vs Errol Parris
:Venetiaan defeated Parris by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision (3-0)
Super Fights: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 5R
:Alexey Ignashov vs Stefan Leko
:Leko defeated Ignashov at 3:00 of the 5th Round as Alexey Ignashov was disqualified
:Peter Aerts vs Stuart Green
:Aerts defeated Green by KO in the 1st Round
Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Jörgen Kruth vs Jerrel Venetiaan
:Venetiaan defeated Kruth by TKO in the 1st Round
 
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