Roufus’ next test on his path to major organization is a bout with UFC veteran Hector Ramirez (7-3-1) on Oct. I love the challenge, and I love the opportunity.” But I guess we’ll see what happens after this fight. If Chuck (Liddell) is still around, Wanderlei (Silva), and I get a chance in the UFC, great. “Ideally the public wants to see the best fights. “To win that 205-pound belt, that’s my goal right now,” Roufus said.
I’ve pulled my laurels out when I came in this, and I was like, ‘Hey, it’s a new fresh start and a new beginning.’ I’m excited, so the sky’s the limit.”Īnd despite starting his MMA career so late in life, Roufus refuses to set his goals any lower than when he was among kickboxing’s most dominant fighters. Both of those guys have been in the UFC, and both of their knowledge has helped me tremendously. “I guess sometimes you want to leap before you can jump. “Patience is a virtue,” Roufus explained.
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Though Roufus holds 57 professional kickboxing wins, along with another 13 professional boxing victories, the Wisconsin native admitted his growth process has required restraint on his part. But now I’m doing it, and I’m not afraid to throw techniques and say, ‘Hey, if you want to try and take me down, come on in.'” You throw a technique, a kick or a punch, and the next thing you know you’re on the ground. You get thrown, and you’re not used to it. “I’ve got to be honest, in the beginning it was intimidating being in the cage,” Roufus admitted. Roufus is currently working with the world-famous Lion’s Den in Scottsdale, Ariz., and he credits UFC veterans Joe Riggs and Edwin Dewees for his growth as a mixed martial artist. I’m going to be the only guy to go from American kickboxing to boxing to Thai boxing and to MMA, winning titles in all of them.”
“Something to conquer - a new belt, a new goal, a new direction. “It’s a new challenge to me,” Roufus said of his decision to pursue MMA success. Roufus recently told (he’s enjoying the challenge. But for Jordan, failure wouldn’t result in broken limbs or concussions.īut at 41-years-old, six-time kickboxing world champion - and former WBC boxing champion - Rick Roufus (4-3) is seven months into his search for an MMA light-heavyweight title. He practiced taekwondo and karate before making his professional kickboxing debut in May 1985.Ĭontinue to the next page to see Rick Roufus net worth, popularity trend, new videos and more.When NBA legend Michael Jordan stepped away from basketball in the prime of his career to pursue a job in baseball, many questioned his sanity. He is the older brother of Duke Roufus who is also a kickboxer and a muay Thai and mixed martial arts instructor. Roufus held titles for all the major kickboxing associations (PKA, IKF, ISKA, FFKA and KICK), and is known for his good boxing skills and powerful kicks. He was world champion as a super middle weight, light heavyweight and heavyweight. He is one of the most famous kickboxers in the United States, and has also competed in boxing and mixed martial arts. Rick John Roufus is an American kickboxer, fighting out of TNT Mixed Martial Arts Training Center in Phoenix, Arizona. People born on June 3 fall under the zodiac sign of Gemini. His birth name is Rick Roufus and he is currently 55 years old. Rick Roufus was born on a Friday, Jin Wisconsin. Is Rick Roufus having any relationship affair? Rick Roufus had at least 1 relationship in the past. How many relationships did Rick Roufus have?
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