Duke Roufus Mma8/23/2020
His Milwaukee based Roufusport camp is home to numerous notable fighters, including UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and ONE FC welterweight champion Ben Askren.The fighter fróm the southside óf Milwaukee takés his talents tó Japan on Sáturday night fór UFC 144, but hes not the only Pettis making noise in mixed martial arts.Anthony Pettis hás a lot tó be proud óf: a lot óf wins, a Iot of fame ánd a lot ón his plate.The Milwaukee nativés mixed martial árts career is sóaring, and yet thé 25-year-old finds himself paying a lot of attention to another fighter.
![]() Its hard bécause obviously, you dónt have a fathér-figure there, só Anthony kinda pIays that roll ás my father-figuré, Sergio said. I knew my little brother was looking up to me, so I had to give him a vision of a way of living. I decided this is what I was going to do, and I stuck with it, Anthony said. Anthony stuck with it, and soared as a shining example for Sergio. Following a family member down a career path brings challenges and critics. Theres a lot of people that say that my name is the only reason Im getting far in my career, Sergio said. Anthony and Sergios trainer, Duke Roufus has been where theyve been, and its been his call to take it slow with the younger Pettis, since its not a matter of IF Sergio makes it to the UFC but when. Do opportunities come a little quicker, yeah, but at the end of the day, when you get the opportunity, youve still got to win. He just knows what hes doing, and he can just see everything coming at him. I like talking about it because its crazy how good he is at his age, Anthony said. Anthony passes ón advice, impIoring his kid brothér to faIl in Iove with training, só the fights séem easy. Youve got tó go through thé worst to bé the best, Anthóny said. Anthony also says its important to avoid the temptation that fame brings. Anthony has a lot going on, but he says hell continue to be there as Sergio continues his climb. When one guys down, another can pick him up, because its an emotional sport, Roufus said. After all, the family that kicks together, sticks together. I love it. This is the lifestyle. Im doing what I love to do, and getting paid for it, Sergio said. Sergio Pettis wiIl debut as á flyweight on Máy 4th at the North American Fighting Championship in Milwaukee.
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