2001
IKF/RINGSIDE
USA
NATIONAL AMATEUR
CHAMPIONS

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All Stats listed with each fighter are stats BEFORE Their First Bout at the 2001 USA National Finals Tournament

Of the 41, 2000 USA National Champions, 18 made it back to the 2001 National Finals Tournament. Of them, 15 made it back to the National Championship Bout. Of them, 11 would retain their 2000 Title or win at a different weight and/or rules style.

Please Find Below, Your 61, 2001, IKF USA National Amateur Champions!

3 JUNIOR GIRLS Full Contact Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. 2001 JR. Light Heavyweight, 80.1-85 lbs. 8 & 9: Alyssa Defazio, Phoenix, AZ (Age: 9, 4'11", 84, 1-0/0, Clement Vierra) defeated Samantha Walters, Cable, WI (8, 4'4", 84, 2-0/0, Mike Labree) by TKO at 51 seconds into the 2nd round.
  2. FCR JR. Light Heavyweight, 80.1-85 lbs. 12, Brittany Anic, St. Louis MO (12, 4'10", 85, 4-0/4, Finney's Kickboxing) defeated Kayla Cottier, Loves Park, IL (12, 82. 4'11", 0-0/0, Steve Fridh) by TKO at 15 seconds of round 2.
  3. FCR Super Atomweight, 110.1-115 lbs. Ashlyn Vlassich, Butler, PA (15, 5', 111, 0-0/0, Jim Stewart) defeated Brittany Roberts, Cable, WI (12, 5' 1/2", 115, 0-0/0, Mike LaBree) by TKO at 1:20 of round 1.

4 JUNIOR GIRLS International Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. IR Atomweight, 105.1-110 lbs. Brook Locklear, Phoenix, AZ (12, 110, 1-0/0, Clement Vierra) defeated Rachel Stecklein, Dubuque, IA (12, 110, 5'2", 0-0/0, Dean Lessei) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 30-27.
  2. IR Bantamweight, 120.1-125 lbs. Nicole Hess, Alexandria, VA (13, 5'3", 121, 1-0/0, Mike Hess) defeated Ellie Tarbill Dixon, IL (13, 5'2", 125, 1-0/0, Mike Mattox) by TKO in 2nd round.
  3. IR Featherweight, 125.1-130 lbs. Sasha Johnson, Phoenix, AZ (15, 5'2"", 123, 14-1/5, Clement Vierra) defeated Lielane Payne-Blalock, Chatt., TN (15, 5'1", 127, 2-0/1, Chet Blalock) by majority decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 29-29.
  4. IR Light Welterweight, 140.1-145 lbs. Andrea Zalas, Simpsonville, SC (1-1/0, 16, 145, 5'8", Ray Thompson) defeated 2000 Champion Boomer Fischer Pacific, MO (16, 5'2", 133, 10-1/0. Benny Voyles) by Extra Round split decision. At the end of 3 rounds the judges had this one, 29-27 Zales, 28-28 even and 28-28 even. In the extra round, Zalas won 2 of the 3 judges cards 10-9.

11 JUNIOR BOYS Full Contact Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. FCR Junior Flyweight, 50.1-55 lbs. Cameron Monyelle, Beloit, WI (9, 4'3", 51, 0-0/0, Craig Monyelle) defeated Corey Neumann, Omaha, NB (9, 4', 51, 0-0/0, Mick Doyle) by unanimous decision, 30-28, 30-27 & 30-26.
  2. FCR Junior Bantamweight, 55.1-60 lbs. Kyle Cottier, Loves Park, IL (9, 4'4", 58, 0-0/0, Steve Fridh) defeated Nicholas Gentry, Pacific, MO (9, 4', 56, 0-0/0, Benny Voyles) by split decision, 30-26, 28-27 & 27-28.
  3. FCR Junior Welterweight, 70.1-75 lbs. Jordan Moore, 11, Pacific, MO (4'7", 74, 0-0/0, Benny Voyles) defeated 2000 Champion Chad Monyelle, Beloit, WI (11, 4'6", 65, 1-0/0, Craig Monyelle) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
  4. FCR Junior Middleweight, 75.1-80 lbs. 2000 Champion Cody Monyelle, Beloit, WI (13, 4'10", 78, 0-1/0, Craig Monyelle) defeated Ryan Hendershot, Waterloo, IA (13, 4'8", 77, 0-1/0, Russ O'Connell) by unanimous decision 29-28, 29-27 & 30-28.
  5. FCR Junior Light Heavyweight, 80.1-85 lbs. 2000 Champion Justin Lawerence, Pacifis, MO (11, 4'6", 82, 11-0/6, Benny Voyles) defeated Ameil Alcozer, lainview TX (11, 4'3", 85, 2-2-1/1, Tommy Alcozer Sr.) by split decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 28-29.
  6. FCR Junior Cruiserweight, 90.1-95 lbs. Lee Roy Walters, Cable, WI (11, 5'3", 94, 2-0/0, Mike Labree) defeated Bryce Ryder, Omaha, NB (11, 4'8", 95, 0-0/0, Mick Doyle) by TKO at 57 seconds into round 1.
  7. FCR Flyweight, 115.1-120 lbs. Jeremy Duncan, Simpsonville, SC (14, 2-0/2, 118, 5'5", Ray Thompson) defeated Randy Alcozer Plainview TX (13, 110, 5'1", 3-2/3, Tommy Alcozer Sr.) by unanimous decision 29-27, 30-26 & 30-26.
  8. FCR Bantamweight, 120.1-125 lbs. John Felts, Pacific, MI (14 5'6", 125, 3-1/2, Benny Voyles) defeated Billy Heslop, Douglasville, GA (13, 5'4", 122, 0-0/0, Mark Maske) by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25 & 30-27.
  9. FCR Featherweight, 125.1-130 lbs. Brent Hess, Alexandria, VI (16, 5'4", 126, 2-0/0, Mike Hess) defeated Dallas Crowe Lyman, SC (16, 5'6", 130, 0-0/0, Kevin Hudson) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-27.
  10. FCR Middleweight, 159.1 - 165. Victor McCullough, Coffeyville, KS (17, 5'11", 160, 7-0/3, Earl Gilkey) defeated Chris Hill, Butler, PA (16, 5'11", 160, 12-1/4, Jim Stewart) by split decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 28-29.
  11. FCR Cruiser-Heavyweight, 190 lbs. Michael Wade, Douglasville, GA (16, 6'2", 190, 1-1/1, Mark Maske) defeated Centurium Frost, Detroit, MI (16, 5'11", 215, 2-0/0, Elliot Cooper) by split decision, 29-27, 29-27 & 28-29.

2 JUNIOR BOYS Muay Thai Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. MTR Junior Light Cruiserweight, 85.1-90 lbs. Nathan Hicks, Dubuque, IA (13, 86, 4'10", 2-1/0, Dean Lessei) defeated Jake Stenner, Omaha, NB (11, 4'8", 86, 0-0/0, Mick Doyle) by unanimous decision 30-27, 30-27 & 30-27.
  2. MTR Super Lightweight, 135.1-140 lbs. David Flurry, Dubuque, IA (14, 140, 5'4", 1-2/0, Dean Lessei) defeated Alex McFarland, Omaha, NB (14, 5'7", 136, 0-0/0, Mick Doyle) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.

2 JUNIOR BOYS International Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. IR Junior Heavyweight, 95.1-100 lbs. Kole Campbell, Twin Falls, ID (12, 5'2"", 96, 0-0/0, Brian Higgins) defeated Ryan Church, Omaha, NB (12, 5'2", 100, 0-0/0, Mick Doyle) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 30-26.
  2. IR Atomweight, 105.1-110 lbs. Dougie Johnson, Phoenix, AZ (13, 5'3", 105, 12-0/4, Clement Vierra) defeated Cody Gonzales, Commerce City, CO, (13, 5'3", 106, 0-0/0, Keith Schmelzer) by split decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 27-30.

5 ADULT WOMEN Full Contact Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. FCR Regional Tournament Flyweight 120 lbs & Below: 2000 Champion Suzanne Anderson, Minn, MN (32, 5'1", 120, 6-1/1. C. B. Bunkholt) defeated Rene' Brodacz, Lake Zurich, IL (34, 5', 112, 6-1/0, Jim Zbilski)by split decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 28-29.
  2. FCR Lightweight - 128.1 lbs. - 132 lbs: Ryanne Dee, Detroit, MI (23, 5'8", 132, 4-0/0, Coopers Gym) defeated Susie Shea Minneapolis, MN (27, 5'7", 130, 5-4/0, C.B. Bunkholt) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
  3. FCR Super Lightweight - 132.1 lbs. - 137 lbs: Tara Opielouski, Norman, OK, (22, 5'7", 135, 0-0/0, Scott Mincey) won by forfeit when opponent Jennifer Woodrome, Imperial, MO (18, 5'7", 135, 2-1/1, Benny Voyles) couldn't fight due to a neck/back pain suffered in one of her earlier bouts.
  4. FCR Light Welterweight - 137.1 lbs. - 142 lbs: Jenn Repa, St Louis, MO, 20, 5'7", 142, 7-2/4, Finney's) defeated Susan Woods, Douglasville, GA, 34, 5'7", 140, 1-0/1, Mark Maske) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
  5. FCR Super Welterweight - 147.1 lbs - 153 lbs. Jennifer Thyssen, Eau Claire, WI (28, 5'5", 148, 13-3/4, Derck Kaio) defeated Terrie Hicks, Augusta, GA (35, 5'7", 151, 1-1/0, Mike Carlson) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-28 & 29-28.

4 ADULT WOMEN International Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. IR Regional Tournament Flyweight - 120 lbs & Below: Katie Meehan, Denver, CO (26, 5'5", 120, 4-1/1, Clarence Thatch) defeated Tracy Kuschel, Omaha, NB (31, 5'2", 118, 2-6/1, Mick Doyle) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-28 & 30-28.
  2. IR Featherweight - 124.1 - 128 Lbs: Thong Souksavath, Nashville, TN, 24, 5'3", 125, 2-0/0, Excalibur defeated Danella Renk, Omaha, NB (24, 5', 125, 0-0/0, Mick Doyle) by unanimous decision, 29-27, 30-27 & 30-26.
  3. IR Lightweight - 128.1 lbs. - 132 lbs: Rebecca Mahin, Milwaukee, WI (27, 5'4", 132, 0-0/0, Duke Roufus) defeated Penny DeGraw Atlanta, GA (32, 5'3", 130, 0-0/0, Philip Botha) by split decision, 29-28, 30-28 & 29-30.
  4. IR Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. - 147lbs. Holly Holm, Albq. NM (19, 5'8", 146, 3-2/0, Mike Winkeljohn) defeated Chrisanne Roseleip Denver, CO (25, 5'7", 146, 0-0/0, Mark Bauer) by unanimous decision, 29-27, 30-26 & 29-27.

1 ADULT WOMEN Muay Thai Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. MT Lightweight - 125.4 + lbs. - 132 lbs: Rebecca Natt, New York, NY (24, 5'5", 122, 2-1/0, Phil Nurse) defeated Jennifer Butler, Amboy, IL, (21, 5'5", 132, 2-2/2, Al Silva) by unanimous decision, 30-26, 30-27 & 30-26.

14 ADULT MEN Full Contact Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. FCR Flyweight 120 lbs & Below: 2000 Champion Joe Taylor, Lake in the Hills, IL (21, 5'7", 119, 6-3-1/2. R. Zbilski) defeated Quoc Tong, Virginia Beach, VA (27, 5'3", 115, 1-0-1/0, C. Bush) by unanimous decision, 30-25, 30-25 & 30-25.
  2. FCR Featherweight - 124.1 - 128 Lbs: Joseph Balkis, Calmet City, IL, 31, 5'5", 128, 6-7/0, G. Hudson) defeated Billy Byrd, Aroura, IL, 24, 5'9", 125, 11-4/2, Rob Zbilski) by TKO when Byrd didn't answer the bell after the first round break. After 1, Balkis lead 2-1 on the 3 judges cards.
  3. FCR Super Lightweight - 132.1 lbs. to 137 lbs: Robert Elledge, Roseville, CA (17, 5'9", 136, 2-0/0, Dave Marinoble) defeated Curt Mickle, Atlanta, GA (22, 5'8", 135, 4-0-2/3, Dennis Palmer) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 29-27 & 30-28.
  4. FCR Light Welterweight - 137.1 lbs. to 142 lbs: 2000 Champion John Greubel, Martinez, GA (19, 5'10", 142, 5-0/0. Mike Carlson) defeated Jason Kuhn, Douglasville, GA (24, 5'6", 142, 3-0/0, Mark Maske) by EXTRA ROUND split decision. At the end of 3 rounds it was 29-27 Greubel, 28-28 even and 28-28 even. On the 4th round, Greubel won 2 of the 3 judges cards.
  5. FCR Welterweight - 142.1 lbs. to 147 lbs: 2000 Champion Kyle McElroy, Lake Zurich, IL (24, 5'11", 147, 14-1-1/5. Team Z) defeated Matt Mayer, Spooner, WI (18, 6'1", 147, 6-1/2, Bill Lassi) by split decision, 29-28, 28-27 & 27-26.
  6. FCR Super Welterweight - 147.1 lbs. to 153 lbs: Marc Mayfield, St Louis, MI (26, 5'9", 152, 26-4/8, Finney's) defeated Josh Jennings, Waterloo, IO (26, 5'8", 153, 9-2/7, Russ O'Connell) by unanimous decision, 28-24, 28-24 & 28-25.
  7. FCR Light Middleweight - 153.1 lbs to 159 lbs: 2000 Champion Anthony McGaughey, Norman, OK (22, 5'11", 156, 15-0/12. Scott Mincey) defeated Jeff Bederd St Louis, MO (37, 5'9", 159, 23-2/12, Finney's Kickboxing) by unanimous decision, 30-27, 30-27 & 29-28.
  8. FCR Middleweight - 159.1 lbs to 165 lbs: Peyton Russell, Minn., MN (31, 6', 165, 18-3/5, C.B. Bunkholt) defeated Eustorgio Gama, Lake Zurich, IL (23, 6', 165, 2-2-1/0, Jim Zbilski) by unanimous decision, 30-28, 30-27 & 30-27.
  9. FCR Super Middleweight - 165.1 lbs to 172 lbs: Danny Griffin, Lake in the Hills, IL (25, 5'11", 172, 4-1/3, R. Zbilski) defeated Zachary Day, Augusta, GA (37, 5'10", 170, 10-1/4, Mike Carlson) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 29-27.
  10. FCR Light Heavyweight - 172.1 lbs to 179 lbs: 2000 Champion Stephen Thompson, Simpsonville, South Carolina (18, 6', 176, 15-0/8, Ray Thompson) defeated Vilavahn Seukpanya, Milwaukee, WI (29, 5'10, 174, 7-2, H. Craft) by TKO at 14 seconds into the first round. It was the only strike thrown in the bout and set a new record for quickest win by KO/TKO. The kick broke Seukpanya's arm.
  11. FCR Light Cruiserweight - 179.1 lbs to 186 lbs: Mark Feakes, Akron, OH (33, 5'10", 185, 12-7-1/2, Lorenzo Scott) defeated Kevin Engal, St Louis, MO (21, 6'3", 185, 3-2/2, Finney's Kickboxing) by TKO at 1:05 of round 2.
  12. FCR Cruiserweight - 186.1 lbs to 195 lbs: Adam Sylvia, Alexandria, VI (27, 5'11", 194, 8-0/6, Mike Hess) defeated Cory Sirumacky, St Louis, MO (27, 6'4", 195, 2-0/2, Finney's) by TKO at 1:10 of round 1.
  13. FCR Heavyweight - 195.1 lbs. to 215 lbs: Dan Erickson, Stone Lake, WI (26, 6'6, 215, 11-1/4, Mike LaBree) defeated Wil Joseph, Dallas, TX (26, 6'5", 213, 0-0/0, Steve Goin) by TKO at 1:18 of the 2nd round.
  14. FCR Super Heavyweight - 215.1 lbs. and up. Trent Thompkins, Waterloo, IO (20, 6'1", 220, 9-0/4, R. O'Connell) defeated 2000 Champion John Lenamon, Abilene, TX (29, 6', 216, 6-3/5. James Cox) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 29-27 & 29-27.

9 ADULT MENS Muay Thai Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. MT Lightweight - 125.4 + lbs. - 132 lbs: Tariq M. Haniff, San Mateo, CA (131, 5'5", 33, 0-0-0. Fairtex) defeated Greg Ardon, New York, NY (28, 5'8", 131, 3-2-1/2, Phil Nurse) by split "EXTRA ROUND Decision. The scores after 3 rounds were 29-28 Ardon, 29-27 Haniff and 28 even. An extra round was fought and the split decision win went to Haniff, 10-9, 10-9 and 9-10.
  2. MT Light Welterweight - 132 + lbs. - 139.7 lbs: 2000 Champion Casey Garza, Milwaukee, WI (20, 5'8", 137, 4-1/2, Duke Roufus) defeated Michael Reno, New York, NY (25, 5'8", 139, 1-4-1/0, Phil Nurse) by split decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 28-29.
  3. MT Welterweight - 139.7 + lbs. - 147.4 lbs: 2000 Champion Neal Fox, Milwaukee, WI (29, 5'9", 147, 9-4-2/5, Duke Roufus) defeated Joe Sampieri, New York, NY (26, 5'9", 147, 3-1/2, Phil Nurse) by unanimous decision, 29-26, 29-28 & 29-26.
  4. MTR Light Middleweight - 147.4 + lbs - 156.2 lbs: Jeff Perry, Atlanta, GA (24, 6', 154, 5-1/3, Scott Hicks) defeated Jason Strout, Milwaukee, WI (24, 5'10", 156, 9-1/3, Duke Roufus) by majority decision, 29-28, 29-28 & 29-29.
  5. MT Middleweight - 156.2 + lbs. - 165 lbs: Sean Seagrave, New York, NY (33, 5'11", 163, 3-3/0, Phil Nurse) defeated Harvey Grasse, Milwaukee, WI (27, 5'10", 165, 6-2/3, Duke Roufus) by unanimous decision, 29-28, 30-27 & 29-28.
  6. MT Light Heavyweight: - 165 + lbs. - 178.20 lbs: Ben Dauck, Milwaukee, WI (26, 6', 178, 7-0-1/2, Duke Roufus) defeated Kedrick Umaa, Miami, FL (1-0/0, 22, 171, Dwight Woods) by KO at 16 seconds into round 2.
  7. MT Cruiserweight - 178.20 + lbs. - 189.20 lbs: 2000 Champion Derek Yuen, 33, 5'11", 180, Milwaukee, WI (12-3-0. Duke Roufus) defeated Charles Pemble, Marquette, MI (2-1/1, 188, 45, 5'10", K. Koonnala) by majority decision, 30-27, 30-26 & 28-28.
  8. MTR Heavyweight - 189.20 + lbs. - 200.2 lbs: Dan Pemble of Marquette, MI (2-0/0, 199, 6'1", 19, Kak Konnala) defeated Chris Sasek of Tampa FL (28, 5'10", 200, 0-0/0, Self) by KO at 1:48 of round 1.
  9. MTR Super Heavyweight - 200.2 + lbs. and above: Carter Williams, Modesto, CA (248, 21, 9-5-1/8, Gene Fields) defeated 2000 Champion Kurt Hasley, Signal Mt. TN (33, 6'4", 240, 6-1/6, Chet Blalock) by unanimous decision, 29-27, 29-27 & 28-27.

6 ADULT MENS International Rules CHAMPIONS

  1. IR Super Welterweight - 147.1 lbs. to 153 lbs: Graciano Boserta, Denver, CO (19, 5'8", 148, 4-1, Keith Schmelzer) defeated Robert Myers, Marietta, GA (31, 5'9", 150, 0-0/0, Dennis Palmer) by unanimous decision, 30-26, 29-28 & 29-27.
  2. IR Light Middleweight - 153.1 lbs to 159 lbs: Jorge Hernandez, Aurora, CO (28, 5'10", 157, 3-2, Sven Bean) defeated 2000 Champion Adam Rogers, Seaside, CA, 38, 5'10", 159, 8-3/3, Rick Noble) by unanimous decision, 29-27, 30-26 & 29-26.
  3. IR Middleweight - 159.1 lbs to 165 lbs: 2000 Champion Narayan Stitt, Seaside, CA (30, 5'10",165, 8-0/2. Rick Noble) defeated Todd Whitmoyer, Phoenix, AZ (10-3/7, 26, 5'10", 165, C. Vierra) by majority decision, 30-27, 30-27 and 28-28.
  4. IR Light Heavyweight - 172.1 lbs to 179 lbs: Danny Kelly, San Jose, CA (26, 6', 179, 11-1-1/3, Derek Yuen) defeated John Greaves, Chattanooga, TN (28, 5'10", 179, 3-2/1, C. Blalock) by TKO at 45 seconds into the 3rd round. (Kelly was ahead on all the cards at the time, 19-17, 19-15 & 19-16.)
  5. IR Light Cruiserweight - 179.1 lbs to 186 lbs: Sam McFarland, Commerce City, CO (23, 6', 182, 2-2/1, Keith Schmerer) defeated P. J. Riley Grand Junction, CO (23, 6', 180, 4-3/1, Self) by majority technical decision. McFarland injured his leg in round 2 and was unable to continue. The injury was not from a foul and was not from any contact. The call went to the previous 2 rounds completed and the judges cards scored it 20-19 and 20-18 for McFarland and 1 judge had it a round each and even at 19-19.
  6. IR Super Heavyweight - 215.1 lbs. and up: Leo Pavolushkin, Denver, CO (6'4", 265, 5-1/--, Sven Bean) defeated Max Lestage, New York, NY (0-0/0, 29, 6'3", 300, Kirk Robison) by KO at 1:43 of round 1.

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