It’s been “weird” for Sergio Pettis to prepare for PFL Chicago, which is his first time entering competition without coach Duke Roufus by his side. The leader of Roufusport MMA Academy died in October ...

Sergio Pettis is taking a positive perspective on entering his first fight week without his late coach and mentor Duke Roufus. Pettis (25-7) is set to return to competition on Saturday in the PFL ...

Legendary MMA coach Jeffrey “Duke” Roufus died from heart disease, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner has ruled. The former kickboxer — who trained multiple world champions, including Anthony ...

Legendary kickboxer and mixed martial arts coach Duke Roufus passed away in Milwaukee on Oct. 17, 2025, but it wasn’t until recently that an official ruling on his cause of death was revealed. Roufus ...