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"The Great"
Nate Marquardt
Former Fighter • 38-19-2 (W-L-D)
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Alex Nicholson
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 18: (L-R) Opponents CB Dollaway and Nate Marquardt face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Orange County Convention Center on December 18, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

KO of the Week: Nate Marquardt vs C.B. Dollaway

Watch Nate Marquardt defeat C.B. Dollaway during their bout in December of 2015. Don't miss Marquardt take on Vitor Belfort at UFC 212.
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3 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar in Denver

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some under-the-radar fights to look out for this Saturday at Fight Night Denver.
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 18: Nate Marquardt weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Orange County Convention Center on December 18, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

Fight Night Portland: Marquardt vs McCrory - FIGHT PASS featured prelims preview

UFC veterans Nate Marquardt and Tamdan McCrory meet in a huge UFC FIGHT PASS featured bout at Fight Night Portland. UFC commentator Jon Anik also previews the fight.
ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 19: (R-L) Nate Marquardt celebrates his knockout victory over CB Dollaway in their middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Amway Center on December 19, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zu
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4 years ago

Fight Night Orlando: Nate Marquardt Backstage Interview

Former Strikeforce champion Nate Marquardt turned back the clocks and knocked out CB Dolloaway at Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 in Orlando. The KO snapped a two-fight losing streak for "The Great".
Nate Marquardt Vs. Crafton Wallace TK3 Weigh In
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5 years ago

Submission of the Week: Nate Marquardt vs. Crafton Wallace

Nate "The Great" Marquardt's ground game is very good, and he shows that early on his UFC career as he submits Crafton Wallace using a rear naked choke. Marquardt takes on Kelvin Gastelum during the main card at UFC 188 in Mexico City, Mexico.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 28: (R-L) Nate Marquardt kicks James Te Huna in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Vector Arena on June 28, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

Submission of the Week: Nate Marquardt vs. James Te Huna

With the fourth most middleweight victories, Nate Marquardt adds to the win column by submitting James Te Huna via armbar. Watch Marquardt battle Brad Tavares during the main card at UFC 182 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Nate Marquardt enters the arena before facing Hector Lombard (not pictured) in their UFC welterweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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6 years ago

Fight Night Auckland: Tu Huna vs. Marquardt Breakdown

Fight Night Auckland main event opponents Nate Marquardt and James Te Huna talk about their match up and what they need to do to prevail Saturday night on UFC Fight Pass.
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: (R-L) Jake Ellenberger squares off with Nate Marquardt in their welterweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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6 years ago

KO of the Week: Ellenberger vs Marquardt

Jake Ellenberger entered his welterweight showdown with Nate Marquardt having won seven of his previous eight fights. See if Jake 'The Juggernaut' can continue his successful stretch against the former Strikeforce champ at UFC 158.
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6 years ago

Submission of the Week: Nate Marquardt vs. Jeremy Horn

Nate Marquardt battles back from a nasty cut to finish Jeremy Horn with a guillotine choke at UFC 81.
PORTLAND, OR - JULY 14: (R-L) Nate Marquardt punches Tyron Woodley during their welterweight bout at the Strikeforce event at the Rose Garden on July 14, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Esther Lin/Forza LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Ca
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7 years ago

UFC 158: Nate Marquardt Pre-Fight Interview

Former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nate Marquardt says he is ready, willing, and able to meet Jake Ellenberger in an all-out war at UFC 158.
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15: (L-R) Jake Ellenberger kicks Diego Sanchez during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake
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7 years ago

UFC 158: Jake Ellenberger Pre-Fight Interview

Power puncher Jake Ellenberger knows he will have his hands full against veteran Nate Marquardt at UFC 158, but he feels confident he has the tools to beat any welterweight in the world. Watch UFC 158 live March 16 on pay-per-view.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 11: Tarec Saffiedine weighs in during the Strikeforce weigh-in event on January 11, 2013 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Esther Lin/Forza LLC/Forza LLC via Getty Images)
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7 years ago

STRIKEFORCE Marquardt vs. Saffiedine: Tarec Saffiedine Post-Fight Interview

Newly-crowned welterweight champion Tarec Saffiedine discusses his victory over Nate Marquardt at STRIKEFORCE: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.

Stats

Striking accuracy 51% 51%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
635
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1236
Grappling accuracy 59% 59%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
56
2.65
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.73
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.07
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.88
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
56
%
Sig. Str. Defense
71
%
Takedown Defense
0.75
Knockdown Ratio
09:34
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
393 (62%)
Clinch
109 (17%)
Ground
133 (21%)

Sig. Str. by target

59% 374 Head 20% 124 Body 22% 137 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Marquardt vs Ferreira

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Marquardt vs Alvey

    Round
    3
    Time
    04:59
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Released
Hometown
Lander, United States
Height
72.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 06, 2005
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
42.00
Alex Nicholson
Middleweight Division • 7-4-0 (W-L-D)