K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Melbourne

K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Melbourne was a kickboxing event promoted by the K-1 organization. It was a preliminary qualifying tournament for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 and involved eight fighters primarily based in the Oceania region with all bouts being fought under K-1 Rules (100 kg/156-220 lbs). The tournament fighters were mainly invitees but two, Jason Suttie and Andrew Peck, had qualified via the K-1 New Zealand 2002 event. As well as competition bouts there was also a couple of 'Super Fights' fought under K-1 Rules. In total there were twelve fighters at the event, representing eight countries.
The tournament winner was Peter Graham who defeated Jason Suttie in the final by way of third round unanimous decision. As a result of the tournament Peter Graham would qualify for the K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Elimination. The event was held at the Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, July 27, 2003.
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Melbourne Tournament
Results
Quarter Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Jason Suttie vs Tsuyoshi
:Suttie defeated Tsuyoshi by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0
:Auckland Aumitagi vs Andrew Peck
:Peck defeated Aumitagi by TKO (Right Knee, 2 Knockdowns) at 1:09 of the 2nd Round
:Josip Bodrozic vs Peter Graham
:Graham defeated Bodrozic by 3rd Round Split Decision 2-1
:Mitch O'Hello vs Paul Slowinski
:O'Hello defeated Slowinski by KO (Right Hook) at 1:22 of the 1st Round
Super Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Mike Cope vs Serkan Yilmaz
:Cope defeated Yilmaz by 3rd Round Split Decision 2-1
Semi Finals: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.1R
:Jason Suttie vs Andrew Peck
:Suttie defeated Peck by KO (Left Hook) at 1:02 of the 1st Round
:Peter Graham vs Mitch O'Hello
:Graham defeated O'Hello by TKO (Punch Rush, 2 Knockdowns) at 0:47 of the Extra Round
Super Fight: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Chris Chrisopoulides vs Musashi
:Match resulted in a 3rd Round Decision Draw 1-0
Final: K-1 Rules / 3Min. 3R Ext.2R
:Jason Suttie vs Peter Graham
:Graham defeated Suttie by 3rd Round Unanimous Decision 3-0
 
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