Duane Ludwig

“Bang”

WelterweightUnited States3-fight losing streak

21Wins

14Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLWW

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Profile

Age: 48 (born August 4, 1978)
Born in: Denver
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 70"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 4-5

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

KO/TKO 1
Decision 3

Losses in the UFC5

KO/TKO 3
Submission 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.32 top 5%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.74

Striking accuracy41%Better than 26% of welterweights

Strike defense58%Better than 64% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.26 top 89%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.0

Takedown accuracy17%Better than 7% of welterweights

Takedown defense68%Better than 62% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Ludwig last fought on September 29, 2012 (Loss vs Che Mills). Ludwig has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Duane Ludwig

Duane Ludwig "Bang" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Denver, United States, on August 4, 1978. Ludwig stands 5' 10", has a 70" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Ludwig turned professional in 2000, debuting with KOTC. A 9-2 record outside the UFC came first. Ludwig made a UFC debut at UFC 42: Sudden Impact in April 2003 and beat Genki Sudo by decision. In the UFC, Ludwig is 4-5 across 9 fights.

Ludwig usually wins on the scorecards: 3 of 4 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Ludwig lands more significant strikes per minute than 95% of welterweights. Ludwig ranks #2 in UFC history for fastest knockouts.

Ludwig's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic in September 2012, where Ludwig lost to Che Mills.

UFC fight history

L

Che Mills

KO/TKO · toKnee Injury · R1 2:28

UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic

Sep 29, 2012

2Str 0TD 0KD
L

Dan Hardy

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:51

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir

May 26, 2012

17Str 0TD 0KD
L

Josh Neer

Submission · Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half GuardTechnical Submission · R1 3:04

UFC on FX: Guillard vs Miller

Jan 20, 2012

24Str 0TD 0KD
W

Amir Sadollah

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle

Aug 14, 2011

123Str 1TD 0KD
W

Nick Osipczak

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami

Nov 13, 2010

99Str 0TD 0KD
L

Darren Elkins

KO/TKO · toAnkle Injury · R1 0:44

UFC Live: Vera vs Jones

Mar 21, 2010

1Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jim Miller

Submission · Armbar From Mount · R1 2:31

UFC 108: Evans vs Silva

Jan 2, 2010

2Str 0TD 0KD
W

Jonathan Goulet

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:06

UFC Fight Night 3

Jan 16, 2006

1Str 0TD 1KD
W

Genki Sudo

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 42: Sudden Impact

Apr 25, 2003

38Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Duane Ludwig is 21-14 across 35 professional fights in 12 promotions, since a pro debut on February 5, 2000 (KOTC). 26 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins21

KO/TKO 11
Submission 5
Decision 5

Pro losses14

KO/TKO 7
Submission 6
Decision 1

Finish rate: 76% of wins
Longest win streak: 6
Current streak: 3 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	4-5	2003
Strikeforce	3-4	2006
KOTC	4-1	2000
ROF	4-1	2001
GC	2-0	2001
Aspen Slammer	1-0	2000
International Freestyle Fighting	1-0	2006
K-	0-1	2004
Ring of Fire	0-1	2005
Shogun	1-0	2001
UCC	1-0	2003
World Victory Road Presents	0-1	2008

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Che Mills	TKO (knee injury), R1	UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic	Sep 29, 2012
L	Dan Hardy	KO (punch and elbows), R1	UFC 146	May 26, 2012
L	Josh Neer	Technical Submission (guillotine choke), R1	UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller	Jan 20, 2012
W	Amir Sadollah	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle	Aug 14, 2011
W	Nick Osipczak	Decision (split), R3	UFC 122	Nov 13, 2010
L	Darren Elkins	TKO (ankle injury), R1	UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones	Mar 21, 2010
L	Jim Miller	Submission (armbar), R1	UFC 108	Jan 2, 2010
W	Ryan Roberts	TKO (submission to punches), R1	ROF 36: Demolition	Dec 4, 2009
L	Lyle Beerbohm	Submission (bulldog choke), R1	Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg	Jun 19, 2009
W	Yves Edwards	Decision (unanimous), R3	Strikeforce: Destruction	Nov 21, 2008
W	Sammy Morgan	TKO (punches), R1	Strikeforce: Payback	Oct 3, 2008
L	Takanori Gomi	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle	Mar 5, 2008
W	Mario Stapel	KO (punch), R1	ROF 30: Domination	Sep 15, 2007
L	Paul Daley	TKO (punches), R2	Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni	Jun 22, 2007
W	Shinya Kumazawa	Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke), R2	ROF 28: Evolution	Feb 16, 2007
W	Tony Fryklund	TKO (knees), R2	Strikeforce: Triple Threat	Dec 8, 2006
L	Josh Thomson	Submission (guillotine choke), R2	Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello	Oct 7, 2006
L	Tyson Griffin	TKO (punches), R1	Strikeforce: Revenge	Jun 9, 2006
W	Jason Palacios	Submission (armbar), R1	International Freestyle Fighting 1	May 6, 2006
W	Toshikatsu Harada	KO (punches), R1	ROF 21: Full Blast	Feb 11, 2006
W	Jonathan Goulet	KO (punch), R1	UFC Fight Night 3	Jan 16, 2006
L	Sammy Morgan	KO (punches), R1	Ring of Fire 16	Apr 9, 2005
L	B.J. Penn	Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1	K-1 MMA: Romanex	May 22, 2004
W	Genki Sudo	Decision (split), R3	UFC 42	Apr 25, 2003
W	Jens Pulver	KO (punch), R1	UCC 12: Adrenaline	Jan 25, 2003
W	Thomas Denny	TKO (submission to knees), R1	Shogun 1	Dec 15, 2001
W	Ressen Messer	TKO (punches), RN/A	GC 5: Rumble in the Rockies	Aug 19, 2001
W	Charles Bennett	TKO (exhaustion), R2	KOTC 10: Critical Mass	Aug 4, 2001
W	Cesar Moreno	KO (punches), R1	GC 4: Collision at Colusa	Jun 17, 2001
L	Eric Payne	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	ROF 2: Trial By Fire	Feb 10, 2001
L	Kelly Dullanty	Decision (unanimous), R3	KOTC 6: Road Warriors	Nov 29, 2000
W	Shad Smith	TKO (corner stoppage), R1	KOTC 4: Gladiators	Jun 24, 2000
W	Jason Maxwell	Decision (unanimous), R2	KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare	Apr 15, 2000
W	Earl Littlepage	TKO (submission to punches), RN/A	Aspen Slammer	Feb 25, 2000
W	David Ibarra	KO (head kick), R1	KOTC 2: Desert Storm	Feb 5, 2000

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Duane Ludwig's record?

Duane Ludwig's professional MMA record is 21 wins, 14 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Duane Ludwig?

Duane Ludwig is 48 years old, born on August 4, 1978.

How tall is Duane Ludwig and what is their reach?

Duane Ludwig stands 5' 10" with a 70" reach.

Who did Duane Ludwig fight last?

Duane Ludwig lost to Che Mills by KO/TKO at UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic on Sep 29, 2012.

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