Overview
- Scott Joffe announced that Roufus died in his sleep and said the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- Roufus founded Milwaukee’s Roufusport and coached champions and contenders including Anthony and Sergio Pettis, Tyron Woodley, Ben Askren and Paul Felder.
- An emotional on-air remembrance during UFC Vancouver featured Felder reflecting on Roufus as a mentor and father figure.
- Before coaching full time, Roufus compiled a kickboxing record of roughly 36-8-1 with multiple world titles across major sanctioning bodies.
- Roufusport says operations will continue guided by his values, as the community shares tributes and formal memorial details remain pending.