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- Duke Roufus, a renowned Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) coach, died peacefully in his sleep at age 55, announced by Scott Joffe, co-founder of Roufusport MMA Academy in Milwaukee.
- He mentored champions Anthony Pettis and Tyron Woodley, shaping a generation of fighters.
- Joffe described him as a figure in mixed martial arts whose knowledge inspired fighters.
- Pettis expressed gratitude, saying Roufus became a father figure to him after his father's death.
