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"The Great"
Nate Marquardt
Former Fighter • 38-19-2 (W-L-D)
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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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1 year 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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1 year 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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2 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.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: (R-L) Hector Lombard chases down Nate Marquardt 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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2 years ago

Fight Night Brisbane Free Fight: Hector Lombard vs Nate Marquardt

Hector Lombard's second UFC victory came at UFC 166 when Lombard defeated Nate Marquardt in the first round. Don't miss Lombard take on Neil Magny at Fight Night Brisbane on Saturday, March 19 live on FS1.
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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2 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".
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 12: (L-R) Kelvin Gastelum of the United States and Nate Marquardt of the United States face off during the UFC 188 weigh-in inside the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on June 12, 2015 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa
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3 years ago

Fight Night Monterrey Free Fight: Kelvin Gastelum vs Nate Marquardt

Kelvin Gastelum rebounded from a loss to Tyron Woodley with a dominant second round KO against Nate Marquardt at UFC 188. Don't miss Magny vs. Gastelum at Fight Night Monterrey on Saturday Nov. 21 on FS1.
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3 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 27: (L-R) Opponents James Te Huna and Nate Marquardt face off during the UFC weigh-in at Vector Arena on June 27, 2014 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

UFC 188 Free Fight: Nate Marquardt vs. James Te Huna

Middleweight Nate Marquardt takes on James Te Huna in enemy territory in the country of New Zealand. Marquardt battles 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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3 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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4 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.
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4 years ago

Fight Night Auckland Free Fight: Nate Marquardt vs Demian Maia

Nate Marquardt, winner of 35 professional fights, gets his third straight finish in this win over grappling ace Demian Maia.
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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4 years ago

Free Fight Friday: Jake Ellenberger vs Nate Marquardt

Welterweight Jake Ellenberger had won seven of his previous eight fights in the Octagon leading up to this UFC 158 bout with Nate Marquardt. Marquardt, a former Strikeforce champion, looks for his first win in the Octagon.

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
Height
72.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 06, 2005
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
42.00
Aaron Simpson
Welterweight Division • 11-4-0 (W-L-D)