21
21
Wins
14
Losses
0
Draws
76%
Finish Rate
14
KO / TKO
14-7-1
Kickboxing
2000
Pro Debut
Biography
Duane Paul Ludwig is an American mixed martial arts coach, retired professional kickboxer and mixed martial artist. Ludwig formerly held the unofficial fastest knockout record in the UFC after his win against Jonathan Goulet (in 0:06) at UFC Fight Night 3. Ludwig was regarded as a top lightweight in the world during 2003 and 2004, for his victories over Jens Pulver at UCC 12 and Genki Sudo at UFC 42, up until a loss to B.J. Penn at K-1 MMA: Romanex. Ludwig has also received acclaim for his role in the success of Team Alpha Male operating out of Sacramento, California, which is home to numerous highly ranked mixed martial artists who have competed in organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy45%
Takedown accuracy25%
4.62
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.05
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0.43
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.14
avg
Submissions
0.43
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Apr. 25, 2003Born United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO14
Decision4
Submission2
Finish Rate
76%
16 of 21
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
L
W
L
L
W
W
L
L
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Mixed Martial Arts35 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Che MillsH2H | TKO (knee injury) | R1 | UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic | Sep 29, 2012 |
| Loss | Dan HardyH2H | KO (punch and elbows) | R1 | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 |
| Loss |  Josh NeerH2H | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Win | Amir SadollahH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Win | Nick OsipczakH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 122 | Nov 13, 2010 |
| Loss | Darren ElkinsH2H | TKO (ankle injury) | R1 | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | Mar 21, 2010 |
| Loss | Jim MillerH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | UFC 108 | Jan 2, 2010 |
| Win | Ryan RobertsH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | R1 | ROF 36: Demolition | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Loss | Lyle BeerbohmH2H | Submission (bulldog choke) | R1 | Strikeforce Challengers: Villasenor vs. Cyborg | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Win | Yves EdwardsH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Strikeforce: Destruction | Nov 21, 2008 |
| Win | Sammy Morgan | TKO (punches) | R1 | Strikeforce: Payback | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Loss |  Takanori GomiH2H | TKO (doctor stoppage) | R1 | World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Win |  Mario StapelH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | ROF 30: Domination | Sep 15, 2007 |
| Loss | Paul DaleyH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Win | Shinya KumazawaH2H | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | ROF 28: Evolution | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Win | Tony FryklundH2H | TKO (knees) | R2 | Strikeforce: Triple Threat | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Loss | Josh ThomsonH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | Strikeforce: Tank vs. Buentello | Oct 7, 2006 |
| Loss | Tyson GriffinH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Strikeforce: Revenge | Jun 9, 2006 |
| Win | Jason PalaciosH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | International Freestyle Fighting 1 | May 6, 2006 |
| Win | Toshikatsu HaradaH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | ROF 21: Full Blast | Feb 11, 2006 |
| Win |  Jonathan GouletH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFC Fight Night 3 | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Loss | Sammy Morgan | KO (punches) | R1 | Ring of Fire 16 | Apr 9, 2005 |
| Loss | B.J. PennH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | K-1 MMA: Romanex | May 22, 2004 |
| Win | Genki SudoH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 42 | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Win | Jens PulverH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UCC 12: Adrenaline | Jan 25, 2003 |
| Win | Thomas DennyH2H | TKO (submission to knees) | R1 | Shogun 1 | Dec 15, 2001 |
| Win | Ressen MesserH2H | TKO (punches) | N/A | GC 5: Rumble in the Rockies | Aug 19, 2001 |
| Win | Charles BennettH2H | TKO (exhaustion) | R2 | KOTC 10: Critical Mass | Aug 4, 2001 |
| Win | Cesar MorenoH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | GC 4: Collision at Colusa | Jun 17, 2001 |
| Loss | Eric PayneH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | ROF 2: Trial By Fire | Feb 10, 2001 |
| Loss | Kelly DullantyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | KOTC 6: Road Warriors | Nov 29, 2000 |
| Win | Shad SmithH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R1 | KOTC 4: Gladiators | Jun 24, 2000 |
| Win | Jason MaxwellH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | KOTC 3: Knockout Nightmare | Apr 15, 2000 |
| Win | Earl LittlepageH2H | TKO (submission to punches) | N/A | Aspen Slammer | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Win | David IbarraH2H | KO (head kick) | R1 | KOTC 2: Desert Storm | Feb 5, 2000 |
Kickboxing& Muay Thai14-7-1
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | Fernando Calleros | Decision Draw | R3 | K-1 World GP 2006 Las Vegas II | Aug 12, 2006 |
| Loss |  Remy Bonnel | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 | K-1 World GP 2005 Las Vegas II | Aug 13, 2005 |
| Loss |  Ramon Dekkers | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 | K-1 World MAX 2005 Final, Super Fight | Jul 20, 2005 |
| Loss | Fuji Chalmsak | KO | R3 | Titans 1st | Nov 6, 2004 |
| Win | William Diender | Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) | R4 | K-1 World MAX 2004 Champions' Challenge | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Win |  Serkan Yilmaz | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 | K-1 World MAX 2004 Final, Reserve Fight | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Loss |  John Wayne Parr | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 | K-1 World MAX 2004 Open | Apr 7, 2004 |
| Win | Toshio Matsumoto | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | R2 | K-1 World MAX 2003 Champions' Challenge | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Loss | Albert Kraus | KO (Left Hook) | R3 | K-1 World MAX 2003 Final, Semi-finals | Jul 5, 2003 |
| Win | Kozo Takeda | KO (Left Hook) | R2 | K-1 World MAX 2003 Final, Quarter-finals | Jul 5, 2003 |
| Win | Jeremy Harminson | TKO (Ref Stop/Punches) | R4 | Ring of Fire 6 | Dec 28, 2002 |
| Loss | Masato | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 | K-1 World MAX 2002, Quarter-finals | May 11, 2002 |
| Win |  Ole Laursen | Ext.R Decision (Unanimous) | R4 | K-1 World MAX 2002 USA, Final | Mar 15, 2002 |
| Win | Melvin Murray | KO (Knee Strikes) | R2 | K-1 World MAX 2002 USA, Semi-finals | Mar 15, 2002 |
| Win | George Humbert | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 | Warriors Cup 4 | Oct 12, 2001 |
| Loss | Alex Gong | Decision (Split) | R5 | K-1 World GP 2001 Preliminary USA | May 5, 2001 |
| Win | Pedro Villalobos | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 | Marconi Show | Mar 17, 2001 |
| Win | Brian Popejoy | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 | Warriors Cup 2 | Feb 25, 2001 |
| Win | Doug Evans | — | — | Warriors Cup | Sep 9, 2000 |
| Win | Steven Berkolyko | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | R3 | Mohegan Sun Casino | May 13, 2000 |
| Win | Terrace James | Decision (Unanimous) | R5 | Ring of Fire | Mar 18, 2000 |
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