Rick Roufus
BornRick John Roufus
(1966-06-03) June 3, 1966
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Other namesThe Jet
NicknameThe Jet
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Middleweight
Middleweight
Super Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Heavyweight
StyleKickboxing, Taekwondo, Boxing
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofPhoenix, Arizona, United States
TeamRoufus Kickboxing Center
Years active1985–2012 (Kickboxing)
1990–2001 (Boxing)
2008–2009 (MMA)
Professional boxing record
Total19
Wins13
By knockout11
Losses5
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total78
Wins65
By knockout44
Losses9
Draws3
No contests1
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins4
By knockout2
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision2
Other information
Notable relativesDuke Roufus, brother
Websitehttps://www.instagram.com/rick.roufusaz
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: September 07, 2023

Rick John Roufus[1] (born June 3, 1966) is a retired American kickboxer. He has also competed professionally in boxing and mixed martial arts. An accomplished professional fighter throughout his competitive career, Roufus has won multiple world championships across the globe in several weight classes, he was world champion as a super middle weight, light heavyweight and heavyweight. Roufus held titles for all the major kickboxing associations worldwide (P.K.A., I.K.F., I.S.K.A., F.F.K.A. and K.I.C.K.), and is known for his boxing skills and powerful kicks. He is the older brother of Duke Roufus who is also a kickboxer and a Muay Thai and mixed martial arts instructor. Rick Roufus is the Global Director of Fighter Development for PKA Worldwide.[2] In 2012 Rick Roufus was inducted into the World Kickboxing League Hall of Fame.[3]

Biography and career

Rick Roufus began his martial arts practice at the age of 5 under the tutelage of his father Pat J Roufus, a renowned P.K.A. referee, who had graduated as a black belt in 1973 by Dukan Yun.[4] Rick learned taekwondo from his father. He quickly rose up the national karate points circuit and debuted as a professional kickboxer in his late teens. He had his first professional fight in May 1985 against the U.C. Owens, whom he defeated by unanimous decision after 5 rounds.

In April 1987, he fought against John Moncayo for the world title of K.I.C.K. at super middleweight. Roufus knocked out Moncayo in round 7 to win his first world title.

In the beginning of his career, Roufus fought under the rule of Full contact where leg kicks, elbow strikes, and knee attacks were not allowed. He changed directions on 5 November 1988 when he challenged Changpuek Kiatsongrit in a non-title fight in Las Vegas. His pre-fight kickboxing record was 28 perfect wins. Roufus knocked Changpuek down twice with his fists in the first round, causing him a broken jaw, during the break Chanpuek's corner spilled a bucket of water and ice in the ring trying to buy time for Changpuek to recover, finally Roufus lost by TKO in the fifth round due to the culmination of low kicks that he was not prepared for. Roufus had found out the same day of the fight that they would fight with leg kick rules.[5] After the fight, the Roufus brothers sought out Thai experts to learn the art of kicking and kick control.

On 19 June 1991, Rick Roufus faced Marek Piotrowski. It was a rematch, as Piotrowski defeated him in their first encounter. The vacant ISKA Full Contact Light World title was on the line, while Piotrowski's PKC Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title was also up for grabs. Roufus won by heavy second-round KO from a high kick that left the Polish fighter unconscious on the canvas.

On December 20, 1991, Roufus defended his ISKA Full Contact World Light Heavyweight title against Dutchman Rob Kaman. Initially, Roufus who had dominated 11 of the 12 rounds was declared the winner by unanimous decision, later the bout was declared a no contest after Kaman's corner protested that the fourth round had ended 45 seconds early, the only round they believed could have been. It was critical for Kaman as he had managed to land a high kick in minute 1 causing Roufus to reel. A second fight between the pair took place in February 1994 at Palais Omnisports in Paris-Bercy, France. Tickets for the fight sold out (20,000 people) weeks in advance. Roufus won the match by KO in the second round.

On January 22, 1994 Roufus won the IKF Pro Full Contact Rules Light Heavyweight World Title when he defeated Michael McDonald of Vancouver, BC, Canada, by "KO" at :43 seconds of round 1 at Caesars Tahoe Casino in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

On March 26, 1994, he traveled to Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he faced Jean-Yves Thériault. Roufus won a unanimous decision after 12 rounds, defending his PKC Full Contact World Light Heavyweight title. In Paris, in 1994, he again faced Ernesto Hoost, W.M.T.A. Light Heavyweight World Champion. and the W.K.A. Roufus dominated the fight for the first 10 rounds but finally lost via KO in round 11 when Hoost landed a powerful high kick.

He later decided to enter the world of boxing. He enjoyed some success, but he was never able to fight for a world championship. In August 1996, he challenged for the vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title. He knocked out Sean McClain, and won his first and only title in boxing. After several losses Rick Roufus returned to kickboxing. He emerged victorious at the K-1 USA held August 17, 1998 in Las Vegas, quickly dispatching Pedro Fernandez and Jerome Turcan.

On May 15, 1999 in Lowell Massachusetts, he won the IKF Pro International Rules Heavyweight World title when he defeated Stan Longinidis of Box Hill, Victoria, Australia by RSC after Loniginidis suffered a broken bone in his foot at the end of round 9.it was also later known Longinidis had been ill weeks leading to the fight. Roufus was ahead on all three judges cards at the time, 89-81, 86-83 and 88-81.

In his MMA debut, Roufus lost to Maurice Smith in the first round via kimura at the Strikeforce: At The Dome event in Tacoma, Washington on February 23, 2008.[6]

In March 2008, Roufus had his second MMA bout, this time in Newkirk, Oklahoma for Caged Combat Championship Fights. With his first wrestling training partner in MMA working his corner Daniel K Finch from Yukon Oklahoma, He defeated Mike Buell via unanimous decision. After a stint in several local promotions, Roufus brought his mixed martial arts record to 4 wins with 6 losses.[7]

In 2002 he defeated Kurt Hasley by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals of K-1 USA Las Vegas, in the semifinals he faced Dewey Cooper whom he also defeated by unanimous decision. In the final he faced Mike McDonald being the rematch of their 1994 bout at Caesars Tahoe where Roufus won his IKF Full Contact Rules World Title when he knocked McDonald out. It was a rematch McDonald was looking forward to, especially with leg kicks this time... However according to sources, Roufus had slipped on the ring canvas in his second bout of the night and actually tore his ACL from him in the bout. Against McDonald he fought cautiously due to the injury because he didn't want to risk hurting it anymore. In the end, he felt like he had done enough to win. However after 3 explosive rounds of action, the scores were Judge #1: 29.5 to 28.5 Roufus, Judge #2: 29.5 to 29 Roufus and Judge #3: 29.5 to 29 McDonald (Source Nevada Boxing Commission). Although it should have been a "Majority Decision Win" for Roufus, instead, it was a draw due to K-1 rules requiring you to win a tournament by 2 full points. Because of his injury to him, Roufus withdrew from the bout by choosing not to fight the extra 4th round, giving McDonald the win.

Unfortunately Roufus lost to the rules not McDonald.[8]

In October 22, 2011, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Roufus won the IKF Legends Title by forfeit when opponent Mighty Mo failed to pass his Nevada State Physical. On the night Roufus fought an exhibition bout against Anthony Newman.[9] Roufus was finally able to meet up with Mo almost a year later on September 8, 2012 in Los Angeles California, winning a 3 round Split decision.

His last professional fight was at K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16, at the age of 46 he faced 25-year-old James Wilson, the result of the match was a draw.[10]

Titles

  • Kickboxing
    • 2011 I.K.F. International Legends Title
    • 2003 K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 USA runner up
    • 2002 K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA runner up
    • 1999 I.K.F. International Rules Heavyweight World Champion
    • 1998 K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Champion
    • 1996 I.S.K.A. Full Contact Heavyweight World Champion
    • 1994 I.K.F. Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Champion
    • 1991-94 P.K.C. Light Heavyweight World Champion
    • 1991-94 I.S.K.A. Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Champion
    • 1990 F.F.K.A. Light Heavyweight World Champion
    • 1989 F.F.K.A. Super Middleweight World Champion
    • 1987 K.I.C.K. Super Middleweight World Champion
    • 1986-89 P.K.C. Middleweight U.S.A. Champion
    • 1986 P.K.C. Light Middleweight U.S.A. Champion
  • Boxing
    • 1996 W.B.C. Continental Americas Cruiserweight Champion

Hall of fame

2012 WORLD KICKBOXING LEAGUE

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTimeRecord
2012-10-14DrawUnited States James WilsonK-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16Tokyo, JapanDecision draw33:0065-9-3
2012-09-08WinUnited States Mighty MoK-1 World Grand PrixLos Angeles, USADecision (Split)33:00
2011-11-22WinUnited States Anthony NewmanWCK Muay Thai: USA vs. ChinaLas Vegas, Nevada, USAKO (spinning back fist)
2007-05-00WinUnited States John JamesShin Do KumatéSt. Petersburg, Florida, USAKO (Left High Kick)1
2006-09-09DrawEngland Gary TurnerShin Do Kumaté XSt. Petersburg, Florida, USADecision draw43:00
2006-03-05WinIran Mehrdad Khan MoayediShin Do Kumaté IX [11]St. Petersburg, Florida, USATKO (kick to the body)3
2005-04-30LossJapan MusashiK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Majority)33:00
2004-08-07WinJapan AkebonoK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas IILas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2003-08-15WinUnited States Jeff FordK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas IILas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:0059-7-1
2003-05-02LossUnited States Carter WilliamsK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (Referee Stoppage)12:24
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Elimination.
2003-05-02WinUnited States Maurice SmithK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2003-05-02WinBrazil Eduardo MaiorinoK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (2 Knockdowns)12:54
2002-05-03LossCanada Michael McDonaldK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (Corner Stoppage)43:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas.
2002-05-03WinUnited States Dewey CooperK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2002-05-03WinUnited States Kurt HasleyK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
2000-03-18LossFrance Cyrille DiabateI.S.K.A. ChampionshipLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (Knee injury)33:00
1999-05-15WinAustralia Stan LonginidisMASS DestructionLowell, Massachusetts, USATKO (Retirement)93:00
Wins IKF International Rules World Heavyweight World title. (1)
1998-09-27LossBrazil Francisco FilhoK-1 World Grand Prix '98 opening roundOsaka, JapanKO (Right Low Kick)30:15
Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '98 Final Round.
1998-08-07WinUnited States Curtis SchusterK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 FinalLas Vegas, Nevada, USAGave Up (Unable to fight)N/AN/A
Wins K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix '98 opening round.
1998-08-07WinFrance Jerome TurcanK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USAKO (Right Hook)20:58
1998-08-07WinMexico Pedro FernandezK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKO (Left Hook)21:50
1997-09-07LossFrance Jérôme Le BannerK-1 Grand Prix '97 1st roundOsaka, Osaka, JapanTKO (Referee Stoppage)32:05
Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '97 Final.
1996-06-01WinBelarus Igor SharapovISKA: The Clash Of ChampionsParis, FranceTKO (Doctor Stoppage)42:00
Wins ISKA Full Contact Heavyweight World title.
1995-03-25WinNetherlands Martin van EmmenNuit des TitansMarseille FranceKO (Hook)
1995-03-13WinUnited States Lavelle RobinsonI.S.K.A. KickboxingSanta Cruz, California, USAKO (Left High Kick)30:30
1994-11-12LossNetherlands Ernesto HoostThriller in MarseilleMarseille, FranceKO (Right High kick)111:02
Loses ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title.
1994ExhibitionFrance Dominique ValeraParis, FranceExhibition
1994-03-26WinCanada Jean-Yves ThériaultKaratemania VIIIMontreal, Quebec, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)122:0045-2
Retains PKC Light Heavyweight World title. (1)
1994-02-05WinNetherlands Rob KamanLe Choc des TitansParis, FranceKO (Left Hook)21:06
Retains ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (4)
1994-01-22WinCanada Michael McDonaldInternational Kickboxing Federation - KaratemaniaTahoe, Nevada, USAKO10:43
Wins IKF Full Contact Light Heavyweight title.
1993-05-07WinPoland Józef WarchołISKA World TitleParis, FranceTKO (Corner quit after round)3
1993-03-26WinNetherlands Luc VerheyeISKA KickboxingParis, FranceKO (kick to the liver)4
1992-12-15WinUnited States Jersey LongKaratemania VMontreal, Quebec, CanadaTKO39-2
Retains ISKA. Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (3)
1992-11-13WinNetherlands Ernesto HoostISKA: Thriller en MarsellaMarseille, FranceDecision (Unanimous)122:0038-2
Retains ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (2)
1992-04-25WinSouth Africa Henk PelserKaratemania IVAtlanta, Georgia, USAKO837-2
1991-12-20No ContestNetherlands Rob KamanLes Choc Des GeantsParis, FranceNo Contest122:00
Roufus was initially declared the winner by decision but the match was later declared a no-contest after Kaman's corner protested that only 1 minute had been fought in the 4th Round - a round that could have been critical to Kaman as he had hurt his opponent. As a result he still retained his ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (1)
1991-08-24WinUnited States William KnorrKaratemania IIIUSADisqualification436-2
William Knorr failure to attempt 8 kick minimum in 3 different rounds
1991-06-22WinPoland Marek PiotrowskiChicago, Illinois, USAKO (High Kick)20:5935-2
Wins ISKA Full-Contact Light Heavyweight World Title and Piotrowski's PKC Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title.
1990-02-04WinUnited States Kevin WhaleyFFKA World TitleLancaster, Pennsylvania, USADecision (Unanimous)102:0033-2
Wins FFKA Light Heavyweight World title.
1990WinUnited States Bob ThurmanUSAKO (Left Hook)2
1989-08-19LossPoland Marek PiotrowskiChicago, Illinois, USADecision (Unanimous)102:0031-2
Loses PKC Middleweight U.S title.
1989-07-20WinEngland Andy MayoMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USAKO331-1
Wins FFKA Super Middleweight World title.
1989-00-00WinFrance Michel Mangeot
1989-04-01WinUnited States Manson GibsonUSADecision
1988-11-05LossThailand Changpuek KiatsongritSuper Fight KickboxingLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (Left Low Kicks)51:2328-1
1988-00-00WinUnited States Mike SteeleUSAKO (Left Hook)11:1525-0
1988-00-00WinUnited States Chris GetzISKA KickboxingUSAKO (Left Hook)12:024-0
1988-01-28WinUnited States William KnorrMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USATKO (Left Round Kick)3
Retains PKC Middleweight U.S title.
1987-00-00WinUnited States Manson GibsonUSADecision
1987-04-16WinUnited States John MoncayoKaratemania IIAtlanta, Georgia, USAKO71:0417-0
Wins KICK Super Middleweight World title.
1987-03-13WinUnited States Jordan KeepersPKC US Middleweight ChampionshipUSADecision (Unanimous)6216-0
1986-11-20WinUnited States Rich LopezNautilus American Kickboxing ChampionshipsLake Helen, Florida, USADecision (Unanimous)92:0015-0
Retains PKC Middleweight U.S title.
1986-09-10WinUnited States Oliver MillerPKC US Middleweight ChampionshipAtlanta, Georgia, USADecision (Unanimous)92:00
Wins PKC Middleweight U.S title.
1986-05-21WinUnited States Larry McFaddenUSA
1986-04-26WinUnited States Tony SmithKaratemania IAtlanta, Georgia, USAKO (Left High Kick212-0
Retains PKC Light Middleweight U.S title.
1986-01-08WinUnited States Sylvester CashAtlanta, Georgia, USADecision (Unanimous)92:00
Wins PKC Light Middleweight U.S title.
1985-11-02WinUnited States Gerald MurphyKenwood U.S. Open National Karate ChampionshipsDaytona Beach, Florida, USAKO (Punch)1
1985-08-16WinCanada Wade WoodburyToledo, Florida, USADecision (Split)126-0
1985-00-00WinUnited StatesU.C. OwensPKC US Middleweight ChampionshipMinneapolis, Minnesota, USADesicion (Unanimous)52
1985-00-00WinUnited States Mike WinklejohnUSADecision (Unanimous)
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 4 wins 6 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 0 3
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4–6 Wayne Cole Submission (armbar) SJW 3 - Slammin Jammin Weekend 3 May 9, 2009 1 0:36
Loss 4–5 Ryan Jimmo TKO (punches) PFP: Wanted November 29, 2008 1 2:24 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Loss 4–4 Hector Ramirez Decision (unanimous) SuperFights MMA - Night of Combat 2 October 11, 2008 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Win 4–3 Reggie Cato TKO (corner stoppage) C3 Fights - Clash in Concho September 19, 2008 2 Concho, Oklahoma, USA
Loss 3–3 Todd Brown Submission (triangle choke) Combat USA - Fight Night June 28, 2008 2 1:31 Harris, Michigan, USA
Win 3–2 Roberto Martinez Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights - Contenders June 7, 2008 3 Concho, Oklahoma, USA
Win 2–2 B.J. Lacy KO (punches) Combat USA - Battle in the Bay 7 May 30, 2008 3 Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Loss 1–2 Michael McDonald Decision (unanimous) Strike FC: Night of Gladiators April 18, 2008 2 5:00 Ploiești, Romania
Win 1–1 Michael Buell Decision (unanimous) CCCF - Battle on the Border March 29, 2008 3 3:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA
Loss 0–1 Maurice Smith Submission (straight armbar) Strikeforce: At The Dome February 23, 2008 1 1:53 Tacoma, Washington, USA

Professional boxing record

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