Duane Ludwig
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Name | Duane Ludwig |
| Nickname | Bang | |
| Association | High Altitude | |
| Weight Class | Welterweight (170 lbs.) / Lightweight (155 lbs.) | |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm.) | |
| Style | Muay Thai | |
| Birth Date | August 4, 1978 | |
| Fighting Out Of | Denver, Colorado, USA | |
| Country | USA | |
| Duane Ludwig Pictures | Duane Ludwig's Official Site |
Contents |
Professional Record
| Record | 19 - 11 - 0 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
| Wins | 10 (T)KOs 6 Submissions 3 Decisions |
| Losses | 5 (T)KOs 5 Submissions 1 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Darren Elkins | TKO (Ankle Injury) | UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones | 3/21/2010 | 1 | 0:44 | Originally scheduled to face Spencer Fisher. |
| Loss | Jim Miller | Submission (Armbar) | UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva | 1/02/2010 | 1 | 2:31 | Short notice replacement for Sean Sherk. |
| Win | Ryan Roberts | Submission (Punches) | ROF 36: Demolition | 12/04/2009 | 1 | 2:05 | |
| Loss | Lyle Beerbohm | Submission (Bulldog Choke) | ShoMMA 2 | 6/19/2009 | 1 | 4:27 | Catchweight (160 lbs.) |
| Win | Yves Edwards | Decision (Unanimous) | Strikeforce: Destruction | 11/21/2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Catchweight (160-165 lbs.) |
| Win | Sam Morgan | TKO (Punches) | Strikeforce: Payback | 10/03/2008 | 1 | 2:01 | Catchweight (165 lbs.) |
| Loss | Takanori Gomi | TKO (Cut) | Sengoku: First Battle | 3/05/2008 | 1 | 2:28 | |
| Win | Mario Stapel | KO | ROF 30: Domination | 9/15/2007 | 1 | 1:50 | |
| Loss | Paul Daley | TKO (Punches) | Strikeforce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs. Baroni | 6/22/2007 | 2 | 0:42 | |
| Win | Shinya Kumazawa | Technical Submission (Choke) | ROF 28: Evolution | 2/16/2007 | 2 | 4:32 | |
| Win | Tony Fryklund | TKO (Knee) | Strikeforce: Triple Threat | 12/08/2006 | 2 | 3:37 | |
| Loss | Josh Thomson | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello | 10/07/2006 | 2 | 4:36 | |
| Loss | Tyson Griffin | TKO (Punches) | Strikeforce: Revenge | 6/09/2006 | 1 | 3:57 | |
| Win | Jason Palacios | Submission (Armbar) | IFF 1: International Freestyle Fighting 1 | 5/06/2006 | 1 | 4:56 | |
| Win | Toshikatsu Harada | KO | ROF 21: Full Blast | 2/11/2006 | 2 | 1:44 | |
| Win | Jonathan Goulet | TKO (Punch) | UFC Ultimate Fight Night 3 | 1/16/2006 | 1 | 0:11 | |
| Loss | Sam Morgan | KO | ROF 16: Ring of Fire 16 | 4/09/2005 | 1 | 0:52 | |
| Loss | B.J. Penn | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | K-1 MMA: ROMANEX | 5/22/2004 | 1 | 1:45 | |
| Win | Genki Sudo | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 42: Sudden Impact | 4/25/2003 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Jens Pulver | KO (Punch) | UCC 12: Adrenaline | 1/25/2003 | 1 | 1:13 | Won UCC World Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Thomas Denny | Submission (Knees) | Shogun 1: Shogun 1 | 12/15/2001 | 1 | 4:18 | |
| Win | Ressen Messer | TKO | GC 5: Rumble in the Rockies | 8/19/2001 | N/A | N/A | |
| Win | Charles Bennett | Submission (Exhaustion) | KOTC 10: Critical Mass | 8/04/2001 | 2 | 2:38 | |
| Win | Caesar Moreno | KO | GC 4: Collision at Colusa | 6/17/2001 | 1 | 3:58 | |
| Loss | Eric Payne | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | ROF 2: Trial By Fire | 2/10/2001 | 1 | 0:35 | For Ring of Fire Lightweight Championship |
| Loss | Kelly Dullanty | Decision (Unanimous) | KOTC 6: Road Warriors | 11/29/2000 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Shad Smith | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | KOTC 4: Gladiators | 6/24/2000 | 1 | 3:08 | |
| Win | Jason Maxwell | Decision | KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare | 4/15/2000 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Earl Littlepage | Submission (Verbal) | AS: Aspen Slammer | 2/25/2000 | N/A | N/A | |
| Win | David Ibarra | KO | KOTC 2: Desert Storm | 2/05/2000 | 1 | 4:15 | |
Biography
Duane started practicing Muay Thai when he was 15 years old.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Ludwig was trained by Bas Rutten during his early career.
Ludwig holds the unofficial UFC knockout record at four seconds, over Jonathan Goulet, though a timing error by a Nevada State Athletic Commission official leaves the official record at 11 seconds.
UFC 108: Evans vs. Silva seemed cursed, as so many fighters were dropping out of bouts due to injury. So on December 17, 2009, when it was announced that Sean Sherk, who was actually a replacement for Tyson Griffin, had sustained a deep cut during training and would not be able to compete against Jim Miller, Ludwig was announced as Miller's new opponent for the January 2, 2010 card. After trading blows early in the first round, Miller finally connected on a right hand that sent Ludwig careening to the mat. He followed Ludwig to the canvas, delivered additional punches, moved into mount, and then forced the tapout with an Armbar.
It was announced mid-January 2010 that Ludwig would return to action at UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones on March 21, 2010 to face off against Spencer Fisher. Unfortunately Fisher was forced off the card, and he was replaced by Darren Elkins. The event was the first UFC event to air live on Versus, as compared to SpikeTV. After shaking off a few takedown attempts, Ludwig wasn't as effective on the third and was sent to the canvas. However, on the way down, his ankle stuck to the mat and twisted grotesquely under his own weight. Elkins quickly realized something was wrong and backed away from his ailing opponent. Referee Tim Mills took a quick look and then waved off the fight just 44 seconds after its start due to the left-ankle injury.
Championships and Accomplishments
Muay Thai
- IFK American Muay Thai Light Middleweight Champion
- IKF American Muay Thai Super Middleweight Champion
- I.M.T.F. Professional Intercontinental Muay Thai Middleweight Champion
- I.K.K.C. American continental International rule Welterweight Champion
- W.K.A. Professional American Muay Thai Middleweight Champion
- I.S.K.A. World Muay Thai Light Middleweight Champion
- K-1 WORLD MAX 2002 primary USA tournament winner
MMA
- UCC World Lightweight Champion
- Extreme Shoot Fighting Lightweight Champion
- Ring of Fire NHB Welterweight Champion
Personal Life
Duane and his wife have one daughter.
