Fighter Profile: Nate Marquardt

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Height: 6’0 Weight: 185 lbs.

Age: 30

Current Organization: UFC

Professional Record: 29-8-2

Nate Marquardt, a top middleweight, is a Brazilian Ju Jitsu black belt under Ricardo Murgel. His striking game has vastly improved since his first days as a mixed martial artist.

Nate trains with one of the best camps in all of MMA at Jackson's Academy with the likes of; George St. Pierre, Rashad Evans and Keith Jardine. All this alongside the great coaching of Mike Winkeljohn and Greg Jackson.

Nate’s first big wins were overseas in PANCRASE where he became the Middleweight King. His wins there included Kazuo Misaki, Yuji Hoshino, Kiuma Kunioku and current king Izuru Takeuchi.

After a campaign in Japan, Nate joined the UFC. Winning his first four fights earned a UFC Middleweight title shot against Anderson Silva at UFC 73, but he lost by TKO. Claiming ‘the version of him’ that fought Silva is gone, Nate seems to be a different fighter these days and would like another shot at the title. The main difference now is Nate has become a very competent striker.

Post UFC 73, Nate went 4-1 with a controversial loss against Thales Leites. He was deducted two points losing a split decision. Nate ran striking clinics against Wilson Gouveia and Martin Kampmann to finish with TKO‘s.

Nate’s most recent fight at UFC 102 was a battle with fellow contender, Demian Maia. Nate worked quickly knocking Maia out in less than 30 seconds. Now, he looks to be at the fore front of the title picture.

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Recent Nate Marquardt MMA News:

• Defeated Martin Kampmaan by TKO (Punches) in Round 1 on September 6, 2008 - UFC 88 results

• Defeated Wilson Gouveia by TKO (Knees and Punches) in Round 3 on February 21, 2009 - UFC 95 results

• Defeated Demian Maia by KO (Punch) in Round 1 on August 29, 2009 - UFC 102 results

• Lost to Chael Sonnen by Unanimous Decision at UFC 109 on February 6, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV - UFC 109 results

• Is expected to face Anderson Silva at UFC 118 on August 28, 2010 in Boston, MA - UFC 118 fight card & results

By Curt Meyer
ProFighting-fans.com MMA Staff Writer
Published October 2009, Updated January 2010