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Dan Hardy remains on the cusp of being let go by the UFC after four consecutive losses inside the Octagon. Nick Diaz announced his retirement from MMA following a heated defeat at the hands of Carlos Condit. So, why are we even talking about Hardy and Diaz? Because “The Outlaw” is one of the few that would welcome a possible fight with Diaz, as he told FightHub TV in a recent interview. I would love to fight him, I’m a huge fan of his. He’s a very entertaining guy and he comes to fight and nobody really does that anymore. I respect that and by all means I would trade some punches with him. Before Hardy can even think about Diaz, he must first get past Duane Ludwig in May at UFC 146. Lorenzo Fertitta, the CEO of the UFC, granted the Brit another chance because of his willingness to fight, and we’ll need to see that outlaw when he steps inside the Octagon against “Bang.” Photo credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight Dan Hardy is hoping to snap a four-fight losing streak when he takes on Duane Ludwig at the upcoming UFC 146 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for May 26, 2012, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. After that? Well, aside from trying to goad Matt Hughes into a 170-pound death match, it sounds like he'd love to be the guy that welcomes Nick Diaz back into the Octagon, assuming the Stockton slugger un-retires later this year. "I think he's an entertaining fighter, I enjoyed his fight (against Carlos Condit). Personally, I thought he won it as well. It's a shame some people are gonna look down on him because of that (failed) drug test. I would love to fight him, I'm a huge fan of his. He's a very entertaining guy and he comes to fight. Nobody really does that anymore and I respect that. By all means I would trade some punches with him." Hardy (via Fight Hub TV) breaks down a fight against Diaz and defends the use of medical marijuana after the jump. More on Hardy's upcoming fight against Ludwig here.

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Dan Hardy is currently riding a four fight losing streak in the UFC, with his last win coming back in November 2009 when he defeated Mike Swick via unanimous decision. That win provided Hardy the opportunity to fight Georges St. Pierre for the UFC Welterweight title, a five round fight that he lost via unanimous decision. When he faces Duane Ludwig at UFC 146 Hardy will look to break the losing streak that begun with that loss to St. Pierre. If he does get past Ludwig, there’s another fighter that he

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When you used to see the name Dan Hardy slated for a UFC event, “The Outlaw” would normally be situated on the main card. Hardy has even been in the main event on more than one occasion. However, when Hardy enters the Octagon on May 26 at UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. Overeem, Hardy will be on the prelims to meet Duane Ludwig. Riding a four-fight losing skid, Hardy knows he is in a do-or-die situation after being granted an extension by UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta. That’s why the Brit has remained in the U.S. to train who he refers to as the “Sin City Cartel,” in a recent interview on MMA Junkie Radio. With the cartels, they come together to agree to profits to try to keep the market where it is. We’re doing the same with the level of competition in the UFC. That’s the plan. We’re going to raise the competition so everybody has go to raise to what we’re doing. As for getting back into the spotlight, Hardy feels like this prelim fight is exactly what he needs to right the ship. There is a little less attention on me, so I can focus a little better. It was kind of a real quick rise up to the main card, but I’m the warm-up act on this one. Hardy once contended for the UFC welterweight title against Georges St-Pierre after winning his first four UFC fights. So, the idea that Hardy isn’t good enough to compete inside the Octagon makes no sense. But, he’ll need to be at his best to take care of Ludwig, a very dangerous fighter in his own regard. Photo credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog

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A battle of resurgent welterweights will be going down at UFC on FX 3 on June 8th. Mike Pyle, who got back in the win column in January, will face off with Josh Neer, who is 2-0 since his return to the UFC. Pyle mentioned the booking in an interview yesterday, then confirmed the fight via twitter today: @Mike_PyleMike Pyle It is official people .. I am fighting josh neer june 8 .. Mar 23 via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply Pyle (22-8-1) has fought in the octagon eight times over the last three years, going 5-3. He had a three-fight winning streak snapped by Rory MacDonald at UFC 133, but got back on track with a TKO stoppage of Ricardo Funch at UFC 142. Neer (33-10-1), who has been in the UFC for three separate stints, has stopped both Keith Wisniewski and Duane Ludwig in his current run. The card will be main-evented by a rematch of the flyweight tournament semi-final between Demetrious Johnson and Ian McCall. SBN coverage of UFC on FX 3

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"I would love to figure that out, that blood thirsty kill freak. I can't stand the dude. ... The thing is, at this stage in his career, I know he's past his peak. I know he's not looked great in his last few fights, and maybe he's kind of winding down. I would love to fight him and, if he was willing to take the fight, I would by all means love to get in there and put it on him, but I'm not going to chase after the guy cause he has passed his peak and he may not want to a fight against someone who doesn't like him as much as me." -- Let it be known that if you enjoy murdering animals, like Matt Hughes does, then Dan Hardy generally thinks you're a "bloodthirsty kill freak." Doing it with a purpose is fine but when it's just for fun? That's messed up. It's thanks to Hughes affinity for hunting that Hardy would like to do some headhunting of his own, inside the Octagon, of course. That's what he told MMAWeekly.com recently, at least. "The Outlaw" knows, however, the chances of such a match-up are slim, especially considering their respective spots int he UFC welterweight division. Hughes is nearing the end of his career with maybe one or two fights remaining while Hardy has lost four in a row and has a bout lined up against Duane Ludwig at UFC 146 on May 26 in Las Vegas. Nevertheless, how you Maniacs digging the idea of Hardy going at Hughes like a spider monkey?

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British welterweight Dan Hardy recently received a rare opportunity by maintaining his spot on the UFC’s roster despite a quartet of consecutive losses and plans to take full advantage of it when he faces Duane Ludwig at UFC 146. Not only will Hardy enter the bout with the perspective of having endured an exceptionally rough patch professionally but will do so angry this time around. Hardy discussed his mindset in an interview with ESPN where he explained, “I’ve got the anger back that I used to have when I was at Cage Warriors, which is a good place to be because that’s when I enjoyed hurting people.” “The Outlaw” rose to notoriety in the U.K. promotion, racking up 12-1 record under the CWFC banner. However, it was in part that success that led to his downfall in the UFC after his popularity prevented him from taking the necessary steps to keep improving as a fighter. “I spent my whole career trying to get to the UFC, but then a lot of changes in my life, personal things and the media attention – it distracted me from being a Mixed Martial Artist,” admitted the 29-year old Hardy who went on to say his training suffered as a result. With a new camp in place, as well as the humility of four straight stumbles, Hardy feels he’s made the necessary adjustments and expects the results to show on May 26 when he meets Ludwig inside the Octagon. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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There’s gonna be a whole lot of standing and banging going on at UFC 146. Before Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem stand toe-to-toe in the main event, Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig will bang it out in what is sure to be a thrilling stand-up war. The UFC confirmed the match-up earlier today. It’s an important fight for Ludwig. He’s coming off a loss to Josh Neer and no fighter wants to be on a two-fight skid in the UFC. Picking up a win may be important for Ludwig, but it’s nowhere near as critical for him as it is for Hardy. He’s on a four-fight skid and pretty much only has his job because UFC brass likes his style and warrior spirit. That will only take him so far though. He needs a win and needs it bad. Perhaps more so than anyone else in the UFC. Image via Dave Mandel for Sherdog

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Two of the welterweight division’s most entertaining fighters have been signed to fight UFC 146 with the added caveat of each needing a win to cement his spot on the roster. According to the UFC, Dan Hardy and Duane Ludwig will face off on May 26 as part of the organization’s annual Memorial Day Weekend event. Both men have eleven TKOs to their credit and are known for their fan-friendly, strike-heavy style. Ludwig is coming off a loss to Josh Neer where he fought valiantly but was submitted in the end. Prior to the defeat he’d won in back-to-back contests against Nick Osipczak and Amir Sadollah. The 21-12 kickboxer also holds past victories over Jonathan Goulet, Jens Pulver, and Yves Edwards, as well as the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history. While Hardy is currently at a low point in his career, losing four straight, “The Outlaw” has made a reputation for himself as a competitor who always comes to fight and cares more about entertaining the public than padding his record with easy wins. The 29-year old has found success in 23 of 33 total fights with notable showings against Marcus Davis and Mike Swick. Hardy Taking Comeback One Day at a Time No headliner has been named to the show though it is expected to host a heavyweight title-fight between champion Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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Ultimate Fighter 7 winner Amir Sadollah will return to the Octagon on May 15 against Wanderlei Silva student Jorge Lopez as part of the growing list of bouts scheduled for UFC on Fuel 3, a card headlined by featherweight action from Dustin Poirier-Chan Sung Jung. The UFC announced the fight in addition to two others featuring Aaron Riley vs. Cody McKenzie and Dongi Yang vs. Brad Tavares. Sadollah will be looking to bounce back from a decision loss to Duane Ludwig after stringing together a pair of victories in his prior bouts. The affable welterweight holds an overall record of 5-3 with all of his fights taking place under the UFC’s banner, as Sadollah is one of the rare competitors to have made his professional debut inside the organization’s infamous eight-sided cage. A Detailed Breakdown of Sadollah’s Stumble Against Ludwig The 11-2 Lopez is in a similar position to Sadollah’s after having come up short on the scorecards against Justin Edwards at UFN 25. Only 23, Lopez had won ten straight entering the bout. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC Tweet

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One of the most underrated finishers in MMA is Josh Neer, a fan-favorite amongst the hardcore group of enthusiasts who picked up a win this past Friday night at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller after choking out Duane Ludwig in the opening round of their bout. The submission was the twelfth of the 33-10-1 Neer’s career. It was also the 29th time he’d finished a foe including his last nine wins. Neer’s propensity for putting opponents away stems from his forward-first approach to fighting, an attitude kicked into high gear based on a sense of urgency after suffering a cut in the early stages of his match-up with Ludwig. “I knew when I was on top and I’d seen the blood start to trickle down, I didn’t know how bad my cut was and I was just like, ‘Oh, I’ve gotta finish this quick,’ so he kind of scrambled, I saw his neck and just jumped to the Guillotine,” Neer explained to UFC cameras shortly after the win. “He’s definitely the hardest puncher I’ve ever fought.” The 28-year old, currently on a six-fight winning streak, also provided a little insight on having spent some time with similarly-programmed fighters Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz while preparing for the bout. Check out the video below:

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Josh Neer managed to survive an early onslaught from Duane Ludwig before locking in a deep guillotine choke that put Ludwig to sleep. After the fight hit the mat, Ludwig tried to scramble and left his neck exposed to an extremely gritty veteran. Besides being rocked on the feet during an initial striking match, Neer also realized he had to keep busy: “When I was on top of him I could feel blood trickle down my neck,” Neer said post-fight. “I didn’t know how bad the cut was above my eye, so I knew I had to finish him and finish quick. I saw an opening and got him.” Since returning to the UFC in late 2001, Neer has gone 2-0, including a TKO against Keith Wisniewski last October.  Expect the former FMS product to receive another tough test in the lightweight division later this year, while he hopes to build his UFC resume (again).

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Josh Neer defeated Duane Ludwig by guillotine choke. The technical submission came at 3:04 in the first round. Jon Anik repeated multiple times in the build up that Josh Neer was an honorary Diaz Brother because of his ability to survive big shots and his slick submissions. That turned out to be a great comparison at Neer held his own against the K-1 veteran, trading punches with Duane Ludwig. Though Ludwig was getting the better of the stand up, he wasn't dominating Neer as most would expect. It was Neer's legendary chin that kept him in the fight and allowed him to put together a pretty technical finish. Sinking in a guillotine choke, he put Duane Ludwig to sleep before Duane could tap out. Neer improves to 33-10-1 in his career. Duane Ludwig drops to 21-12 in MMA. It was the sixth submission loss of his career. SBN coverage of UFC on FX

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The welterweights were at war tonight (Fri., Jan. 20, 2012) at the UFC on FX 1: "Guillard vs. Miller" event in Nashville, Tennessee, as Duane Ludwig battled Josh Neer. Both men are veterans of the sport and came in riding win streaks, Ludwig with two straight and Neer having won five in a row dating back to his May 2010 loss to Eddie Alvarez in Bellator. Make it six now, including his second straight inside the Octagon, as "The Dentist" surgically disposed of "Bang" with a first round guillotine submission victory. Ludwig couldn't help but smile when he woke up but it will be a long road back to his old spot in the welterweight division for the 33-year-old vet. As for Neer, could this signify a rebirth of sorts? The fight opened as all fights do, with both men standing and looking to land that one big shot that will put the other away in spectacular fashion, earning not only knockout win but a big bonus in the process. Sometimes, though, a submission is just as sweet. After getting Ludwig to the floor on a caught kick, Neer worked to a guillotine and squeezed until his foe went limp. The cash for "Submission of the Night" is just as green, after all. And a win is a win. Moving on up. Be sure to hit up MMAmania.com's for up to the minute results and blow-by-blow coverage of the rest of the night's UFC on FX: "Guillard vs. Miller" action by clicking here.

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Filed under: UFCIn a short but entertaining fight on Friday night's UFC on FX card, Josh Neer withstood an early barrage from Duane Ludwig, then ended up choking Ludwig unconscious in the first round. Early on Ludwig looked great, battering Neer with punches that seemed to be hurting him, and Neer was backing away. At one point Ludwig also knocked out Neer's mouth guard, and Neer may have benefitted from a brief pause in the action so that he was able to put it back in. At the start of the first round, it looked like Ludwig would have his way with Neer standing up. But Neer bided his time and took Ludwig down, and once he did that he was in control. First Neer landed punches on the ground, then he slipped in a guillotine choke from half guard. Ludwig looked like he was about to tap out and then he simply slumped down, and Neer yelled to referee Josh Rosenthal that Ludwig was out. Rosenthal checked, saw that Neer was right, and stopped the fight. The fight lasted 3 minutes, 4 seconds. "It was a good win," Neer said. "I wanted to stand up and trade more but he was getting the better of me so I took it to the ground to finish him." The win improves Neer's MMA record to 33-10-1 and puts him on a six-fight winning streak. Ludwig falls to 21-12 and snaps a two-fight winning streak of his own. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

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Tonight, top UFC Lightweight contenders Jim Miller and Melvin Guillard will UFC's debut on FX, taking place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The event is co-headlined by the clash of Lightweight veterans Josh Neer and Duane Ludwig, who will be looking to improve their position in the division. Don't forget to join us at LowKick.com for Play-by-Play Commentary and Chat with a full panel of LowKick.com writers starting 9PM EST. Please sign in to chat with your LowKick.com

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All that Josh Neer wants is a fight. When that cage door closes, “The Dentist” wants to go toe-to-toe with the man standing opposite him. Friday night, Neer will likely get just that, as the veteran meets Duane Ludwig at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller from Nashville, Tennessee. For Neer, this opportunity to compete back inside the UFC’s Octagon after being cut is exactly why he went any and every where to fight. The Iowa native won six of seven bouts after his axe from the UFC, falling only to Eddie Alvarez. This past October, Neer was signed to fight Keith Wisniewski, earning a victory and another shot at redemption. “I didn’t get the best match ups that I wanted to get (during my first stint in the UFC),” said Neer, in a recent interview with the UFC’s website. “(Ludwig) is a real technical fighter, and he’s the type of fighter that I like to fight. He’s gonna try to finish and not just wins by points. I think he’s good.” As for his future, Neer is only concerned with Ludwig, but adds, “I think everybody that fights should want to be a world champion. That’s definitely one of my goals, but I think more of a realistic thing is to be someone like Chris Lytle that has exciting fights every time I fight, and go in there and be remembered that way.” Catch Ludwig-Neer when the main card fires up at 9:00 PM EST with preliminary action on Fuel TV beginning three hours earlier. Other bouts include Pat Barry vs. Christian Morecraft and a headlienr between top 155ers Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller. PHOTO CREDIT – UFC

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Duane Ludwig won’t tell Josh Neer what to do, but he thinks Neer should probably try to get him to the ground when they meet Jan. 20 at UFC on FX “Guillard vs. Miller.”

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Welterweight Duane Ludwig doesn't care where his fight with Josh Neer goes on Friday – he's ready for whatever "The Dentist" brings to the table in Nashville.

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Duane "Bang" Ludwig talks with MMAWeekly.com's Conner Cordova about finally being recognized for the fastest KO, his upcoming fight with Josh Neer, and, of course, action figures!

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MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show Duane "Bang" Ludwig, who meets Josh Neer in next week's UFC on FX 1 co-headliner. We also chat with Charie Brenneman, who meets Daniel Roberts on the event's preliminary card. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from noon to 2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.

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Two fights are now set for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s debut on Fox-owned cable network FX, as Christian Morecraft will meet Pat Barry and Duane Ludwig will face Josh Neer.

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Though a date and location have yet to be announced, the UFC's first show on FX has its first pair of fights. Pat Barry will do battle with Christian Morecraft, and Duane Ludwig meets Josh Neer.

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