Duane Ludwig

Duane Ludwig
Born	Duane Paul Ludwig August 4, 1978 (1978-08-04) (age 33) Denver, Colorado, United States
Other names	Bang
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division	Lightweight, Welterweight
Reach	70 in (180 cm)
Style	Muay Thai
Fighting out of	Denver, Colorado
Team	Grudge Training Center
Years active	2000–present
Kickboxing record
Total	51
Wins	43
By knockout	9
Losses	7
Draws	1
Mixed martial arts record
Total	32
Wins	21
By knockout	11
By submission	6
By decision	4
Losses	11
By knockout	5
By submission	5
By decision	1
Amateur career
Total	14
Wins	12
By knockout	9
Losses	2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: November 6, 2010

Duane Paul Ludwig (born August 4, 1978) is an American Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He is the former Middleweight Muay Thai world champion, and currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championships in their welterweight and lightweight divisions. He holds a notable knockout win over former UFC lightweight champion, Jens Pulver, as well as MMA victories over Yves Edwards, Genki Sudo, Amir Sadollah and Jonathan Goulet.

Kickboxing career

Duane starting practicing Muay Thai when he was 15 years old. He would have a successful amateur career winning twelve of his fourteen bouts and picking up three I.K.F. Muay Thai national and regional titles. He turned professional in 2000 when he defeated Terrance Jones at a Ring of Fire event, in what was a rematch from their amateur days. At the end of the year Duane won his first pro title by winning the W.K.A. US national title, which he followed with the I.M.T.C. title the next year. He had his first real challenge in 2001 when he faced world champion Alex Gong for his I.S.K.A. belt at a K-1 event in Las Vegas. The title went the distance with the young Ludwig being handing his first professional defeat. There was some controversy about the decision as some thought that despite a shaky start Ludwig had shaded it.^[1]

In 2002 Duane dropped down in weight to 70 kg to take part in a qualifying tournament for the first ever K-1 MAX world final. He won the four man tournament, defeating no. 1 ranked I.K.F. fighter Ole Laursen in the final to book his place to Tokyo.^[2] At the finals Ludwig was drawn against home favourite Masato, and despite his best efforts was unable to make the semi finals, being outclassed by the local fighter over three rounds to lose by unanimous decision. He would get another shot at K-1 MAX glory the following year in Saitama, Japan and went one better, reaching the semi finals where he lost to 2002 K-1 MAX champion Albert Kraus. In 2004 he won his last Muay Thai title where he finally got his hands on the a world title, defeating Thai Mongkhon Wiwasuk by decision after five rounds to win the I.S.K.A. world title, something Ludwig considers one of his proudest ever moments.^[3] The title fight was also notable as the belt had previously been held by Alex Gong - a rematch between him and Ludwig had been on the card since their bout in 2001 but Gong died in 2003. After this victory Duane would become increasingly involved in MMA at the expense of his kickboxing career, although he would have a number of K-1 fights up until 2006, finishing with a 4-7-1 record with the organization.

Mixed martial arts career

Duane started practicing Muay Thai when he was 15 years old. 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 by Todd Duffee.

Return To UFC

On December 17, it was announced that Ludwig was set to return to the UFC at UFC 108, facing Jim Miller, replacing an injured Sean Sherk. He lost to Jim Miller via armbar in the first round.

Ludwig was scheduled to face Spencer Fisher on March 21, 2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones,^[4] but Fisher was forced off the card with an injury. Ludwig instead faced UFC newcomer Darren Elkins.^[5] Ludwig lost via TKO after he suffered a serious ankle injury during the first round.^[6][7]

Ludwig moved up to the Welterweight Division to face Nick Osipczak on November 13, 2010 at UFC 122.^[8] The fight was supposed to be on the preliminary part of the event, but a last minute illness to main card fighter Alessio Sakara moved the bout to the main card. Ludwig scored with strikes, including multiple grazing headkicks in the first round until Osipczak landed a combination, buckling the veteran. The round ended with Osipczak landing ground and pound from the top, bloodying Ludwig. The second round was pretty even with mixed striking exchanges and takedown attempts. The third round saw Ludwig land a big left early on and basically stalk Osipczak the rest of the round, scoring but failing to finish as Osipczak was seemingly out on his feet, walking away from exchanges and covering up.^[9] The bout was Ludwig's first since an eight-month recovery from a severe leg injury.^[10] Ludwig won by split decision.

Ludwig was expected to face Amir Sadollah on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24, but was unable to fight due to a sternum injury. James Wilks took his place in the match instead.^[11][12]

Ludwig vs. Sadollah eventually took place on August 14, 2011 at UFC on Versus 5.^[13] Ludwig won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). ^[14] Ludwig outstruck and rocked Sadollah in both the first and second rounds while also showing greatly improved takedown defense throughout the fight.

Ludwig is expected to face Josh Neer on January 20, 2012 at UFC Fight Night 26.^[15]

Personal life

Duane and his wife have one daughter.^[16] The couple had their second child, a son named Duane Jr., on November 9, 2010.^[17] In October 2010 Duane opened his flagship Muay Thai/Mixed Martial Arts School, "BANG Muay Thai Inc." at 303 Training Center in Westminster, CO

Championships and accomplishments

Professional American and Thai Kickboxing

• 2004 I.S.K.A. Muay Thai Light Middleweight world champion -72.5 kg
• 2002 K-1 World MAX USA champion -70 kg
• 2001 I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Middleweight North American champion -76 kg
• 2000 W.K.A. Muay Thai Super Middleweight USA title -76 kg

Amateur American and Thai Kickboxing

• 1999 I.K.F. Fighter of the Year
• 1999 I.K.F. Muay Thai light middleweight U.S amateur tournament champion -72.5 kg
• 1999 I.K.F. Muay Thai super middleweight U.S amateur champion -78 kg
• 1999 I.K.F. Regional Middleweight Muay Thai Champion

MMA

• 2003 U.C.C. World Lightweight champion -70 kg
• 2000 Extreme Shoot Fighting Lightweight Champion -70 kg

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches	21 wins	11 losses
By knockout	10	5
By submission	6	5
By decision	5	1

Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	21-11	Amir Sadollah	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle	02011-08-14 August 14, 2011	3	5:00	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win	20–11	Nick Osipczak	Decision (split)	UFC 122	02010-11-13 November 13, 2010	3	5:00	Oberhausen, Germany	Return to Welterweight division
Loss	19–11	Darren Elkins	TKO (ankle injury)	UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones	02010-03-21 March 21, 2010	1	0:44	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss	19–10	Jim Miller	Submission (armbar)	UFC 108	02010-01-02 January 2, 2010	1	2:31	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	19–9	Ryan Roberts	Submission (punches)	ROF 36: Demolition	02009-12-04 December 4, 2009	1	2:05	Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss	18–9	Lyle Beerbohm	Submission (bulldog choke)	Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg	02009-06-19 June 19, 2009	1	4:27	Kent, Washington, United States
Win	18–8	Yves Edwards	Decision (unanimous)	Strikeforce: Destruction	02008-11-21 November 21, 2008	3	5:00	San Jose, California, United States
Win	17–8	Sammy Morgan	TKO (punches)	Strikeforce: Payback	02008-10-03 October 3, 2008	1	2:01	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss	16–8	Takanori Gomi	TKO (doctor stoppage)	Sengoku 1	02008-03-05 March 5, 2008	1	2:28	Tokyo, Japan
Win	16–7	Mario Stapel	KO (punch)	ROF 30: Domination	02007-09-15 September 15, 2007	1	1:50	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss	15–7	Paul Daley	TKO (punches)	Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni	02007-06-22 June 22, 2007	2	0:42	San Jose, California, United States	Welterweight Bout
Win	15–6	Shinya Kumazawa	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)	ROF 28: Evolution	02007-02-16 February 16, 2007	2	4:32	Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win	14–6	Tony Fryklund	TKO (knee)	Strikeforce: Triple Threat	02006-12-08 December 8, 2006	2	3:37	San Jose, California, United States
Loss	13–6	Josh Thomson	Submission (guillotine choke)	Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello	02006-10-07 October 7, 2006	2	4:36	Fresno, California, United States
Loss	13–5	Tyson Griffin	TKO (punches)	Strikeforce: Revenge	02006-06-09 June 9, 2006	1	3:57	San Jose, California, United States
Win	13–4	Jason Palacios	Submission (armbar)	International Freestyle Fighting 1	02006-05-06 May 6, 2006	1	4:56	Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Win	12–4	Toshikatsu Harada	KO (punches)	ROF 21: Full Blast	02006-02-11 February 11, 2006	1	1:44	Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win	11–4	Jonathan Goulet	TKO (punch)	UFC Fight Night 3	02006-01-16 January 16, 2006	1	0:11	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Unofficial fastest knockout in UFC history (4 seconds). Welterweight Bout
Loss	10–4	Sammy Morgan	KO (punches)	Ring of Fire 16	02005-04-09 April 9, 2005	1	0:52	Denver, Colorado, United States	Welterweight Bout
Loss	10–3	B.J. Penn	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	K-1 MMA: Romanex	02004-05-22 May 22, 2004	1	1:45	Saitama, Japan	Welterweight Bout
Win	10–2	Genki Sudo	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 42	02003-04-25 April 25, 2003	3	5:00	Miami, Florida, United States
Win	9–2	Jens Pulver	KO (punch)	UCC 12: Adrenaline	02003-01-25 January 25, 2003	1	1:13	Montreal, Quebec	Won UCC Lightweight title.
Win	8–2	Thomas Denny	Submission (knees)	Shogun 1	02001-12-15 December 15, 2001	1	4:18	Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win	7–2	Ressen Messer	TKO (punches)	GC 5: Rumble in the Rockies	02001-08-19 August 19, 2001	N/A	N/A	Denver, Colorado, United States
Win	6–2	Charles Bennett	Submission (exhaustion)	KOTC 10: Critical Mass	02001-08-04 August 4, 2001	2	2:38	San Jacinto, California, United States
Win	5–2	Cesar Moreno	KO	GC 4: Collision at Colusa	02001-06-17 June 17, 2001	1	3:58	Colusa, California, United States
Loss	4–2	Eric Payne	Submission (rear-naked choke)	ROF 2: Trial By Fire	02001-02-10 February 10, 2001	1	0:35	Denver, Colorado, United States	For ROF Lightweight title.
Loss	4–1	Kelly Dullanty	Decision (unanimous)	KOTC 6: Road Warriors	02000-11-29 November 29, 2000	3	5:00	Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Win	4–0	Shad Smith	TKO (corner stoppage)	KOTC 4: Gladiators	02000-06-24 June 24, 2000	1	3:08	San Jacinto, California, United States
Win	3–0	Jason Maxwell	Decision	KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare	02000-04-15 April 15, 2000	2	5:00	San Jacinto, California, United States
Win	2–0	Earl Littlepage	Submission (verbal)	Aspen Slammer	02000-02-25 February 25, 2000	N/A	N/A	Aspen, Colorado, United States
Win	1–0	David Ibarra	KO	KOTC 2: Desert Storm	02000-02-05 February 5, 2000	1	4:15	San Jacinto, California, United States

Professional Kickboxing Record

Professional Kickboxing Record

48 Wins (9 (T)KO's), 7 Losses, 1 Draw Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 2006-08-12 Draw Fernando Calleros K-1 World GP 2006 Las Vegas II Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision Draw 3 3:00 2005-08-13 Loss Remy Bonnel K-1 World GP 2005 Las Vegas II Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2005-07-20 Loss Ramon Dekkers K-1 World MAX 2005 Final, Super Fight Yokohama, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2004-11-06 Loss Fuji Chalmsak Titans 1st Kitakyushu, Japan KO 3 1:15 2004-10-13 Win William Diender K-1 World MAX 2004 Champions' Challenge Tokyo, Japan Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 2004-07-07 Win Serkan Yilmaz K-1 World MAX 2004 Final, Reserve Fight Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2004-04-07 Loss John Wayne Parr K-1 World MAX 2004 Open Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 Fails to qualify for K-1 World MAX 2004 Final although he will be invited to take part in a reserve fight. 2004-01-10 Win Malapaiet Sitprapom Ring of Fire 11: Bring it On, Douglas County Event Center[18] Castle Rock, CO Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 Wins vacant I.S.K.A. Muay Thai Light Middleweight world title -72.5 kg. 2003-11-18 Win Toshio Matsumoto K-1 World MAX 2003 Champions' Challenge Tokyo, Japan TKO (Corner Stoppage) 2 2:12 2003-07-05 Loss Albert Kraus K-1 World MAX 2003 Final, Semi Finals Saitama, Japan KO (Left Hook) 3 1:33 2003-07-05 Win Kozo Takeda K-1 World MAX 2003 Final, Quarter Finals Saitama, Japan KO (Left Hook) 2 0:46 2002-12-28 Win Jeremy Harminson Ring of Fire 6 Denver, Colorado, USA TKO (Ref Stop/Punches) 4 2002-05-11 Loss Masato K-1 World MAX 2002, Quarter Finals Tokyo, Japan Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 2002-03-15 Win Ole Laursen K-1 World MAX 2002 USA, Final Denver, Colorado, USA Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00 Wins K-1 World MAX 2002 USA tournament -70 kg and qualifies for K-1 World MAX 2002 Final. 2002-03-15 Win Melvin Murray K-1 World MAX 2002 USA, Semi Finals Denver, Colorado, USA KO (Knee Strikes) 2 1:03 2001-10-12 Win George Humbert Warriors Cup 4 Culver City, California, USA Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 2001-05-05 Loss Alex Gong K-1 World GP 2001 Preliminary USA Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Decision (Split) 5 3:00 Fight was for Gong's I.S.K.A. Muay Thai Light Middleweight world title -72.5 kg. 2001-03-17 Win Pedro Villalobos Marconi Show Tustin, California, USA Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 2001-02-25 Win Brian Popejoy Warriors Cup 2 Burbank, California, USA Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 Wins I.M.T.C. Muay Thai Super Middleweight North American title -76 kg. 2000-09-09 Win Doug Evans Warriors Cup Irvine, California, USA Wins W.K.A. Muay Thai Super Middleweight USA title -76 kg. 2000-05-13 Win Steven Berkolyko Mohegan Sun Casino Uncasville, Connecticut, USA TKO (Corner Stoppage) 3 3:00 2000-03-18 Win Terrace James Ring of Fire Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

Amateur Kickboxing Record

Amateur Kickboxing Record

12 Wins (9 (T)KO's), 2 Losses Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 1999-10-16 Win Shale Lapage I.K.F. Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA TKO (Referee Stoppage) 3 1:41 1999-09-05 Win Rob Wiley I.K.F. USA National Amateur Championships, Final Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00 Wins I.K.F. Muay Thai light middleweight U.S amateur tournament -72.5 kg. Ludwig only had one match as he had a walkthrough to the final. 1999-08-21 Win Terrace James I.K.F. "The Brawl in Bloomfield" Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 Wins vacant I.K.F. Muay Thai super middleweight U.S amateur title -78 kg. 1999-06-05 Loss Tony Haddock I.K.F. Orlando "Rocks the House!!!" Orlando, Florida, USA TKO (Referee Stoppage) 2 0:51 Fight was for vacant I.K.F. international rules light middleweight U.S amateur title -72.5 kg. 1998-11-07 Win Grigoriy Flitsanov I.K.F. Iowa Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA Decision (Split) 3 3:00 1998-08-23 Loss Trevor Desjarlais I.K.F. Canada Calgary, Canada Decision 3 3:00 Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

References

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External links

• Official UFC Profile
• Duane Ludwig on Twitter
• Professional MMA record for Duane Ludwig from Sherdog

Previous champion Alex Gong

ISKA World Muay Thai Light Middleweight ?th Champion January 10, 2004 – Present

Next champion Incumbent

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Name	Ludwig, Duane
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Date of birth	August 4, 1978
Place of birth	Denver, Colorado, USA
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