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BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Duane Ludwig can’t get a break. The journeyman finally got his chance to comeback with the world’s biggest promotion and lasted just 44 seconds with Darren Elkins. This was on the heels of getting submitted in less than three minutes by Jim Miller at UFC 108 in early January. <\/p>\n
Elkins went for a double-leg takedown. Ludwig tried to brace his fall with his left leg but his ankle got pinned underneath the two fighters. The finish was anticlimactic as Ludwig tapped immediately. When Elkins rose to his feet, it appeared the left ankle was facing in the wrong direction.<\/p>\n
It may have been a dislocation but UFC sources suggested the ankle injury could be career threatening for the 31-year-old Ludwig (19-10, 2-2 UFC). Ludwig won UFC fights in 2003 and 2006. It was Elkins’ UFC debut.<\/p>\n
UPDATE:<\/strong> Several reports have come in via Twitter that UPDATE II:<\/strong> After speaking with member of Ludwig’s camp, MMAWeekly is reporting that Ludwig did suffer a bad ankle break:<\/p>\n His camp later confirmed to MMAWeekly.com<\/a> that Ludwig suffered a severe break to The members of his camp are fairly
\nLudwig’s ankle was popped back into place. We’ll get more updates
\nduring the postfight. <\/p>\n\n
\nhis ankle. The full extent of the injury isn’t clear at this time, but he will
\nvisit a specialist on Monday to verify the severity of the injury and determine
\nthe appropriate steps for recovery.<\/p>\n
\ncertain that he will require surgery, but will await Monday’s examination to
\ndetermine the next course of action <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n