Coach Duane Ludwig Says He’s Cool With Team Alpha Male, But Not Urijah Faber

Coach Duane Ludwig recently spoke with MMA Junkie Radio about his relationship with Team Alpha Male, here are the highlights…

On Being Cool With Team Alpha Male, But Not Urijah Faber: “I love all those guys (at Team Alpha Male). Let me say that – if you guys quote me on this, I love Team Alpha guys. It sucks that there’s drama. I had drama between Faber and I, and it’s carried over into the team now. But between the team and I, I love those (expletive) guys. I really do. We had a lot of great memories together, and it sucks to kind of be in this position. The drama is between Faber and I, and it’s spilled over into the team. But again, man, I love those guys.”

On Tonight’s Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw Fight: “I feel like Cody is a pretty easy puzzle to solve,” he said. “But, you know, you can’t take anything for granted in this sport. The fact they’re getting paid to spar on Saturday night – I mean, they used to spar all of the time for free,” Ludwig said. “Now, they’re going to get paid for it, and that’s an easier way to look at the situation.”