K-1 Oceania MAX 2001

K-1 Oceania MAX 2001 was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. It was the first K-1 Oceania MAX tournament and involved eight fighters, all of who were based in the Oceania region, with all matches fought under K-1 Rules (70 kg/152 lb weight class). There was also a ‘Super Fight’ between Ben Smullen and Takayuki Kohiruimaki, also fought under K-1 Rules. In total there were ten fighters, representing five countries. The tournament champion was Shane Chapman, who defeated Mike Cope in the final by split decision. As a result of his victory Shane Chapman would be invited to the K-1 World MAX 2002 World Tournament Final. The event was held at the Crown Casino Showroom in Melbourne, on Sunday November 11, 2001.
K-1 Oceania MAX 2001 Tournament
Results
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Mike Cope vs Mike Zambidis
:Cope defeated Zambidis by TKO (Referee Stoppage) in the 1st Round
:Jenk Behic vs Amir Shafipour
:Shafipour defeated Behic by Extra Round Decision
:Shane Chapman vs Dominic Devanna
:Chapman defeated Devanna by 3rd Round Decision
:Brad Hull vs Alex Tui
:Tui defeated Hull by 3rd Round Decision
Super Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 5R
:Ben Smullen vs Takayuki Kohiruimaki
:Kohiruimaki defeated Smullen by KO (Right Low Kick) in the 4th Round
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Mike Cope vs Amir Shafipour
:Cope defeated Shafipour by TKO (Referee Stoppage) in the 2nd Round
:Shane Chapman vs Alex Tui
:Chapman defeated Tui by 3rd Round Decision
Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Mike Cope vs Shane Chapman
:Chapman defeated Cope by 3rd Round Split Decision 2-1

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