Sherdog<\/a> where he stressed that he had nothing to do with the current UFC bantamweight champions decision to leave the Sacramento based gym.<\/p>\n\u201cUltimately he (Dillashaw) is the one who said yes or no. I actually was not involved in any of those negotiations. His deal was strictly his deal. I don\u2019t have anything to do with that team. But they send guys to me and I send guys to them.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked if Dillashaw would have obtained the same success without his tutelage, Ludwig quickly responded.<\/p>\n
\u201c100 percent, yes (he would have been champion). 100 percent. No one needs me. I think everyone who works with me does better with me than without me, but nobody needs me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Would Dillashaw hold the belt without Ludwig being in his corner? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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