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UFC Veteran Duane “Bang” Ludwig: “Jiu-Jitsu Is The Ultimate Truth”

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August 12, 2026

Duane “Bang” Ludwig’s promotion to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt carried real significance for the former UFC competitor. Ludwig started grappling as a teenager, training in Colorado during the sport’s early growth in the United States, and went on to work with respected coaches across years of competing in both MMA and kickboxing. Though best known […]

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