Roufusport: Team & Coaches

Roufusport: Team & Coaches

Roufusport is a notable mixed martial arts team led by legendary kickboxer Jeff “Duke” Roufus (36-8-1). The team trains at Roufusport Martial Arts Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Duke Roufus is a 4-Time Professional Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion and is regarded as one of the "most knowledgeable Americans on Muay Thai and one of the top trainers of Kickboxing in the world."

Duke, in recent years, has also established himself as one of the top MMA trainers in the sport, as well.

Voted “America’s Best MMA Gym” (2011) by MMA.tv and its patronage.  

Roufusport Academy specializes in Roufus Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling and Boxing. The world-class facility is located at 320 N 76th St, Milwaukee, WI 53213, 414-453-5425.

• “Duke” Roufus (Head Coach)
• Scott Cushman (Striking Coach)
• Luiz Claudio (Jiu-Jitsu Coach)
• Thiago Veiga (Jiu-Jitsu Coach)
• Joao Zeferino (Jiu-Jitsu Coach)
• Ben Askren (Wrestling Coach)
• Pat Barry (Striking Coach)

Fighters

Razak Al-Hassan “Razor” (205; Light Heavyweight) Former UFC fighter.

Ben Askren “Funky” (170; Welterweight)  Bellator Welterweight Champion who is still undefeated at 10-0.  Known for his amateur wrestling at Mizzou and is a former Olympian.

Pat Barry “HD” (243; Heavyweight) The affable Barry has become a fan favorite Heavyweight in the UFC, known for his K-1 style striking attack and is going to be a guest coach for Shane Carwin on the new season of The Ultimate Fighter 16.

Alan Belcher “The Talent” (186; Middleweight) Alan has returned from terrible career threatening injuries to amass a 4 fight winning streak in the UFC and is knocking on the door of a title shot.

Chico Camus “King” (135; Bantamweight) Chico has officially signed with the UFC and is looking to make his debut in 2012. 

Daniel Downes “Danny Boy” (154; Lightweight) The never say die kid lost in the UFC but at a young 26 years of age, he is looking to make a return to action soon.

Erik Koch “New Breed” (146; Featherweight) 13-1 has earned Erik a title shot against UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo in October.  

Matt Mitrione “Meathead” (261; Heavyweight)  The lovable “Meathead” came into our lives during the Ultimate Fighter 10 and has gone 5-1 fighting all his bouts in the UFC.  His natural athletic ability and gift of gab that emerged through the hilarity of the “Mitrione Minute” hosted by the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, has made him a fan favorite.

Anthony Pettis “Showtime” (155; Lightweight) The man who threw “the kick heard round the world” capturing fame and the WEC Lightweight title.  2-1 since joining the UFC and looking for another belt.

Sergio Pettis “The Phenom” (135; Bantamweight) The younger and perhaps even more talented Pettis brother is only two years into his career and has not tasted defeat going 5-0.

Eric Schafer “Red” (205; Light Heavyweight) Former UFC fighter.