Rick Roufus

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Rick John Roufus (born June 3, 1966) is a retired American kickboxer. He is one of the most famous kickboxers in America, and 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 (PKA, IKF, ISKA, FFKA and KICK), 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.
Information
  • Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
  • Height: 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight: 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
  • Style: Kickboxing, Taekwondo, Boxing
  • Total Bouts: 78
  • Wins: 65
  • Wins By Knockout: 11
  • Losses: 9
  • Losses By Knockout: 44
  • Draws: 3
ResultDateOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
ResultDateOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
Draw2012-10-14James WilsonK-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16Tokyo, JapanDecision draw33:00
Win2012-09-08Mighty MoK-1 World Grand PrixLos Angeles, USADecision (Split)33:00
Win2011-11-22Anthony NewmanWCK Muay Thai: USA vs. ChinaLas Vegas, Nevada, USAKO (spinning back fist)
Win2007-05-00John JamesShin Do KumatéSt. Petersburg, Florida, USAKO (Left High Kick)1
Draw2006-09-09Gary TurnerShin Do Kumaté XSt. Petersburg, Florida, USADecision draw43:00
Win2006-03-05Mehrdad Khan MoayediShin Do Kumaté IX St. Petersburg, Florida, USATKO (kick to the body)3
Loss2005-04-30MusashiK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Majority)33:00
Win2004-08-07AkebonoK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas IILas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
Win2003-08-15Jeff FordK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas IILas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
Loss2003-05-02Carter 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.
Win2003-05-02Maurice SmithK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
Win2003-05-02Eduardo MaiorinoK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (2 Knockdowns)12:54
Loss2002-05-03Michael 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.
Win2002-05-03Dewey CooperK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
Win2002-05-03Kurt HasleyK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (Unanimous)33:00
Loss2000-03-18Cyrille DiabateI.S.K.A. ChampionshipLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (Doctor Stoppage)33:00
Win1999-05-15Stan LonginidisMASS DestructionLowell, Massachusetts, USATKO (Retirement)93:00
Wins IKF International Rules World Heavyweight World title. (1)
Loss1998-09-27Francisco FilhoK-1 World Grand Prix '98 Opening RoundOsaka, JapanKO (Right Low Kick)30:15
Win1998-08-07Curtis 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.
Win1998-08-07Jerome TurcanK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Semi-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, USAKO (Right Hook)20:58
Win1998-08-07Pedro FernandezK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Quarter-finalLas Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKO (Left Hook)21:50
Loss1997-09-07Jérôme Le BannerK-1 Grand Prix '97 1st RoundOsaka, Osaka, JapanTKO (Referee Stoppage)32:05
Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '97 Final.
Win1996-06-01Igor SharapovParis, FranceTKO (Doctor Stoppage)42:00
Wins ISKA Full Contact Heavyweight World title.
Win1995-03-25Martin van Emmen
Win1995-03-13Lavelle RobinsonI.S.K.A. KickboxingSanta Cruz, California, USAKO (Left High Kick)30:30
Loss1994-11-12Ernesto HoostThriller in MarseilleMarseille, FranceKO (Right High kick)111:02
Loses ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title.
Exhibition1994Dominique ValeraParis, FranceExhibition
Win1994-03-26Jean-Yves ThériaultKaratemania VIIIMontreal, Quebec, CanadaDecision (Unanimous)122:00
Retains PKC Light Heavyweight World title. (1)
Win1994-02-05Rob KamanParis, FranceKO (Left Hook)2
Retains ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (4)
Win1994-01-22Michael McDonaldInternational Kickboxing Federation - KaratemaniaTahoe, Nevada, USAKO10:43
Win1993-05-07Józef WarchołFranceTKO (Corner quit after round)3
Win1993-03-26Luc VerheyeParis, FranceKO (Punches)4
Win1992-12-15Jersey LongKaratemania VMontreal, Quebec, CanadaTKO
Win1992-11-13Ernesto HoostMarseille, FranceDecision (Unanimous)122:00
Win1992-04-25Henk PelserKaratemania IVAtlanta, Georgia, USAKO8
No Contest1991-12-20Rob KamanLes Choc Des GeantsParis, FranceNo Contest122:00
Win1991-08-24William KnorrKaratemania IIIUSADisqualification4
Win1991-06-22Marek PiotrowskiChicago, Illinois, USAKO (High Kick)20:59
Win1990-02-04Kevin WhaleyLancaster, Pennsylvania, USADecision (Unanimous)102:00
Win1990Bob ThurmanUSAKO (Left Hook)2
Loss1989-08-19Marek PiotrowskiChicago, Illinois, USADecision (Unanimous)102:00
Win1989-07-20Andy MayoMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USAKO3
Win1989-00-00Michel Mangeot
Win1989-04-01Manson GibsonUSADecision
Loss1988-11-05Changpuek KiatsongritSuper Fight KickboxingLas Vegas, Nevada, USATKO (Left Low Kicks)51:23
Win1988-00-00Mike SteeleUSAKO (Left Hook)11:15
Win1988-00-00Chris GetzUSAKO (Left Hook)1
Win1988-01-28William KnorrMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USATKO (Left Round Kick)3
Win1987-00-00Manson GibsonUSADecision
Win1987-04-16John MoncayoKaratemania IIAtlanta, Georgia, USAKO71:04
Win1987-03-13Jordan KeepersUSA
Win1986-11-20Rich LopezNautilus American Kickboxing ChampionshipsLake Helen, Florida, USADecision (Unanimous)92:00
Win1986-09-10Oliver MillerAtlanta, Georgia, USADecision (Unanimous)92:00
Win1986-05-21Larry McFaddenUSA
Win1986-04-26Tony SmithKaratemania IAtlanta, Georgia, USAKO (Left High Kick2
Win1986-01-08Sylvester CashAtlanta, Georgia, USADecision (Unanimous)92:00
Win1985-11-02Gerald MurphyKenwood U.S. Open National Karate ChampionshipsDaytona Beach, Florida, USAKO (Punch)1
Win1985-08-16Wade WoodburyToledo, Florida, USADecision (Split)12
Win1985-00-00J.C OwensUSA
Win1985-00-00Mike WinklejohnUSADecision (Unanimous)
ResultDateOpponentEvent,
Location
Method,
Round,
Time
ResultDateOpponentEvent,
Location
Method,
Round,
Time
Draw2012-10-14James WilsonK-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo Final 16

Tokyo, Japan
Decision draw

3

3:00
Win2012-09-08Mighty MoK-1 World Grand Prix

Los Angeles, USA
Decision (Split)

3

3:00
Win2011-11-22Anthony NewmanWCK Muay Thai: USA vs. China

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
KO (spinning back fist)



Win2007-05-00John JamesShin Do Kumaté

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
KO (Left High Kick)

1

Draw2006-09-09Gary TurnerShin Do Kumaté X

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Decision draw

4

3:00
Win2006-03-05Mehrdad Khan MoayediShin Do Kumaté IX

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
TKO (kick to the body)

3

Loss2005-04-30MusashiK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (Majority)

3

3:00
Win2004-08-07AkebonoK-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2003-08-15Jeff FordK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2003-05-02Carter WilliamsK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Referee Stoppage)

1

2:24
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Elimination.





Win2003-05-02Maurice SmithK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Semi-final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2003-05-02Eduardo MaiorinoK-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Quarter-final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (2 Knockdowns)

1

2:54
Loss2002-05-03Michael McDonaldK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Corner Stoppage)

4

3:00
Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas.





Win2002-05-03Dewey CooperK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Semi-final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Win2002-05-03Kurt HasleyK-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Quarter-final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

3

3:00
Loss2000-03-18Cyrille DiabateI.S.K.A. Championship

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)

3

3:00
Win1999-05-15Stan LonginidisMASS Destruction

Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
TKO (Retirement)

9

3:00
Wins IKF International Rules World Heavyweight World title. (1)





Loss1998-09-27Francisco FilhoK-1 World Grand Prix '98 Opening Round

Osaka, Japan
KO (Right Low Kick)

3

0:15
Win1998-08-07Curtis SchusterK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Gave Up (Unable to fight)

N/A

N/A
Wins K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix '98 Opening Round.





Win1998-08-07Jerome TurcanK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Semi-final

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
KO (Right Hook)

2

0:58
Win1998-08-07Pedro FernandezK-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Quarter-final

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
KO (Left Hook)

2

1:50
Loss1997-09-07Jérôme Le BannerK-1 Grand Prix '97 1st Round

Osaka, Osaka, Japan
TKO (Referee Stoppage)

3

2:05
Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '97 Final.





Win1996-06-01Igor Sharapov

Paris, France
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)

4

2:00
Wins ISKA Full Contact Heavyweight World title.





Win1995-03-25Martin van Emmen





Win1995-03-13Lavelle RobinsonI.S.K.A. Kickboxing

Santa Cruz, California, USA
KO (Left High Kick)

3

0:30
Loss1994-11-12Ernesto HoostThriller in Marseille

Marseille, France
KO (Right High kick)

11

1:02
Loses ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title.





Exhibition1994Dominique Valera

Paris, France
Exhibition



Win1994-03-26Jean-Yves ThériaultKaratemania VIII

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Decision (Unanimous)

12

2:00
Retains PKC Light Heavyweight World title. (1)





Win1994-02-05Rob Kaman

Paris, France
KO (Left Hook)

2

Retains ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (4)





Win1994-01-22Michael McDonaldInternational Kickboxing Federation - Karatemania

Tahoe, Nevada, USA
KO

1

0:43
Win1993-05-07Józef Warchoł

France
TKO (Corner quit after round)

3

Win1993-03-26Luc Verheye

Paris, France
KO (Punches)

4

Win1992-12-15Jersey LongKaratemania V

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
TKO



Win1992-11-13Ernesto Hoost

Marseille, France
Decision (Unanimous)

12

2:00
Win1992-04-25Henk PelserKaratemania IV

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
KO

8

No Contest1991-12-20Rob KamanLes Choc Des Geants

Paris, France
No Contest

12

2:00
Win1991-08-24William KnorrKaratemania III

USA
Disqualification

4

Win1991-06-22Marek Piotrowski

Chicago, Illinois, USA
KO (High Kick)

2

0:59
Win1990-02-04Kevin Whaley

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

10

2:00
Win1990Bob Thurman

USA
KO (Left Hook)

2

Loss1989-08-19Marek Piotrowski

Chicago, Illinois, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

10

2:00
Win1989-07-20Andy Mayo

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
KO

3

Win1989-00-00Michel Mangeot





Win1989-04-01Manson Gibson

USA
Decision



Loss1988-11-05Changpuek KiatsongritSuper Fight Kickboxing

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TKO (Left Low Kicks)

5

1:23
Win1988-00-00Mike Steele

USA
KO (Left Hook)

1

1:15
Win1988-00-00Chris Getz

USA
KO (Left Hook)

1

Win1988-01-28William Knorr

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
TKO (Left Round Kick)

3

Win1987-00-00Manson Gibson

USA
Decision



Win1987-04-16John MoncayoKaratemania II

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
KO

7

1:04
Win1987-03-13Jordan Keepers

USA




Win1986-11-20Rich LopezNautilus American Kickboxing Championships

Lake Helen, Florida, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

9

2:00
Win1986-09-10Oliver Miller

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

9

2:00
Win1986-05-21Larry McFadden

USA




Win1986-04-26Tony SmithKaratemania I

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
KO (Left High Kick

2

Win1986-01-08Sylvester Cash

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Decision (Unanimous)

9

2:00
Win1985-11-02Gerald MurphyKenwood U.S. Open National Karate Championships

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA
KO (Punch)

1

Win1985-08-16Wade Woodbury

Toledo, Florida, USA
Decision (Split)

12

Win1985-00-00J.C Owens

USA




Win1985-00-00Mike Winklejohn

USA
Decision (Unanimous)