Anthony Johnson vs. Nate Marquardt targeted for UFC on Versus 4 (4/13/2011 11:10:00 PM)
Nate Marquardt is making the move to 170 pounds, and Anthony Johnson will be there to meet him. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the event that both Marquardt and Johnson have verbally agreed to meet at UFC on Versus 4. The Johnson vs. Marquardt bout is expected to headline UFC on Versus 4, which takes place June 26 at Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center and airs on Versus.
Nate Marquardt Drops to 170 to Face Anthony Johnson in UFC on Versus 4 Main Event (4/13/2011 1:33:22 PM)
Longtime middleweight contender Nate Marquardt will drop to 170-pounds when he's expected to face welterweight slugger Anthony Johnson in the main event of UFC on Versus 4 on June 26 in Pittsburgh.
Nate Marquardt Drops to 170 vs. Anthony Johnson in UFC on Versus 4 Main Event (4/13/2011 1:33:22 PM)
Longtime middleweight contender Nate Marquardt will drop to 170-pounds when he's expected to face welterweight slugger Anthony Johnson in the main event of UFC on Versus 4 on June 26 in Pittsburgh.
Michael Bisping Wants Chael Sonnen for Next UFC Fight, Not Nate Marquardt (3/29/2011 5:21:20 AM)
Michael Bisping is ready to move on from his controversial UFC 127 win over Jorge Rivera and has asked the UFC to face former number-one contender Chael Sonnen next in hopes of earning a shot at the UFC middleweight title.If Sonnen's not available, one fight Bisping isn't interested in is Nate Marquardt.
UFC's Nate Marquardt may give welterweight a try, will settle for Michael Bisping (3/22/2011 6:45:00 PM)
Middleweight Nate Marquardt woke up on weigh-in day with some pretty good news: He didn't have to cut weight. He was 186 pounds. The perennial contender went on to dominate Dan Miller this past Saturday at UFC 128, and he did it lean and mean. He's now refined his diet to the point at which heavy weight cuts could be a thing of the past. It also means he is in range of the welterweight division, which is a weight class he's considering.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 128 winner Nate Marquardt, weekend recap (3/21/2011 3:40:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show UFC 128 winner Nate Marquardt. Marquardt revisits his weekend win over a scrappy Dan Miller and previews what lies ahead for his career. The guys will also take calls as they recap the weekend's UFC 128 and Bellator 37 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Nate Marquardt Considering Drop to Welterweight After UFC 128 Win (video) (3/21/2011 4:25:54 AM)
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10 Questions for Nate Marquardt (3/19/2011 12:10:11 AM)
On July 7, 2007, Nate Marquardt failed in his bid to unseat Anderson Silva as UFC middleweight champion, succumbing to strikes 4:50 into the first round of their encounter at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif.
When spit happened, UFC 128's Marquardt lost all respect for Bisping (3/18/2011 2:45:00 PM)
NEWARK, N.J. - Nate Marquardt is a workhorse of the UFC's middleweight division, a veteran fighter and a perennial contender. He's polite, humble, well-spoken, hard-working and nothing if not a consummate martial artist. So when Marquardt, who meets late replacement Dan Miller at Saturday's UFC 128 event, recently unloaded on fellow fighter Michael Bisping and his UFC 127 antics, it carries a little more weight than the usual fighter-on-fighter bashing.
Nate Marquardt - Eat Smart, Train Hard (3/17/2011 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Nate Marquardt Turns Back The Clock (3/16/2011 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Yoshihiro Akiyama out at UFC 128; Dan Miller now faces Nate Marquardt (3/12/2011 7:35:00 AM)
With portions of his home country in ruin from this week's tragic earthquake, Yoshihiro Akiyama has withdrawn from next week's UFC 128 event. In his place steps New Jersey native Dan Miller, who had been expected to fight on the evening's preliminary card but will not fight Nate Marquardt. UFC executives announced the change late Friday night.
Yoshihiro Akiyama Out, Dan Miller In Against Nate Marquardt at UFC 128 (3/12/2011 2:15:28 AM)
Yoshihiro Akiyama has withdrawn from next Saturday's UFC 128 event following the disaster in his native Japan and fellow middleweight Dan Miller has been shifted from a preliminary matchup with Nick Catone to face Nate Marquardt on the pay-per-view main card on March 19 in Newark, New Jersey.
Yoshihiro Akiyama Out, Dan Miller In Against Nate Marqurdt at UFC 128 (3/12/2011 2:15:28 AM)
Yoshihiro Akiyama has withdrawn from next Saturday's UFC 128 event following the disaster in his native Japan and fellow middleweight Dan Miller has been shifted from a preliminary matchup with Nick Catone to face Nate Marquardt on the pay-per-view main card at the March 19 event in Newark, New Jersey.
Akiyama Out, Miller in Against Marquardt at UFC 128 (3/12/2011 12:46:06 AM)
Citing the recent disaster in Japan, the UFC announced early Saturday morning that Japanese middleweight Yoshihiro Akiyama has pulled out of his UFC 128 bout with Nate Marquardt.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Eddie Wineland, Nate Marquardt, Mike Dolce, Sean Wheelock (3/11/2011 4:20:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show two notables from next week's UFC 128 card: co-headliner and former WEC champ Eddie Wineland and main-card fighter Nate Marquardt. Fighter and nutritionist Mike Dolce (in studio) and Bellator broadcaster Sean Wheelock also join the program. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Following bizarre loss, UFC on Versus 3's Palhares refocused, gunning for title shot (3/3/2011 7:10:00 PM)
Six months ago, Brazilian submission wizard Rousimar Palhares was riding a three-fight win streak and earning some recognition as one of the top contenders in the UFC's middleweight division. But after a lapse in concentration left him the victim of a Nate Marquardt TKO, Palhares knows he's starting from scratch again. No matter, Palhares told MMAjunkie.com. Starting with tonight's UFC on Versus 3 event, Palhares is prepared to climb his way up the ladder once again.
Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Nate Marquardt official for UFC 128 in New Jersey (1/13/2011 9:05:00 PM)
"Sexyama" vs. "The Great" is a go. UFC brass today officially announced that Nate Marquardt meets Yoshihiro Akiyama in a main-card matchup at UFC 128 that was previously confirmed by MMAjunkie.com. Featuring a light-heavyweight title bout between champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and former champ Rashad Evans, "UFC 128: Shogun vs. Evans" takes place March 19 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
UFC 128 Officially Adds Marquardt vs. Akiyama, Gamburyan vs. Assuncao (1/13/2011 2:44:48 PM)
The UFC 128 fight card is nearly complete for March 19 in Newark, New Jersey, as a middleweight bout between Nate Marquardt and Yoshihiro Akiyama today finalized the pay-per-view main card, which is headlined by light heavyweight champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Rashad Evans.
With Chael Sonnen out, Yoshihiro Akiyama now meets Nate Marquardt at UFC 128 (1/6/2011 6:50:00 PM)
After a recent money-laundering conviction prompted a "suspension" (contract freeze) from the organization, Chael Sonnen has been replaced by Nate Marquardt, who now meets Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128. MMAjunkie.com first passed along news of the Sonnen-Akiyama booking earlier this week, but the federal charges forced its cancellation. But sources told MMAjunkie.com Marquardt has verbally agreed to step in for Sonnen. ESPN.com first reported the bout.
Nate Marquardt to Face Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128 on March 19 (1/6/2011 8:34:46 AM)
With Chael Sonnen suspended by the UFC, Yoshihiro Akiyama will instead face middleweight contender Nate Marquardt at UFC 128 on March 19 in Newark, New Jersey. UFC 128 is headlined by light heavyweight champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. former title-holder Rashad Evans.
Rousimar Palhares Re-Signs with UFC, Eyes Nate Marquardt Rematch (11/29/2010 4:46:20 AM)
Rousimar Palhares has signed a new four-fight deal with the UFC and the middleweight jiu jitsu specialist is looking to avenge his September knockout at the hands of Nate Marquardt, which halted "Toquinho's" three-fight win streak.
Dana White: Nate Marquardt 'Choked' Against Yushin Okami at UFC 122 (11/16/2010 8:00:43 AM)
After a lackluster UFC 122 main event that saw Yushin Okami edge Nate Marquardt to earn a shot at the middleweight title, UFC President Dana White said Marquardt 'choked' in the headliner and suggested that his corner was to blame.
Dana White: Nate Marquardt ‘Choked’ Against Yushin Okami at UFC 122 (11/16/2010 8:00:43 AM)
After a lackluster UFC 122 main event that saw Yushin Okami edge Nate Marquardt to earn a shot at the middleweight title, UFC President Dana White said Marquardt 'choked' in the headliner and suggested that his corner was to blame.
Marquardt Unfazed by Okami Loss; Still Hunting Title (11/13/2010 10:18:39 PM)
Looks like it's back to the old drawing board for Nate Marquardt.
UFC 122 main-card recap: Okami decisions Marquardt, earns title shot (11/13/2010 10:15:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami didn't exactly bring the thunder, but the durable Japanese brute did outmatch the highly respected Nate Marquardt over the course of their 15-minute affair. In a contest arranged to determine the next challenger to the UFC's middleweight crown, Okami stifled Marquardt for three rounds and was awarded a unanimous-decision victory. The bout served as the main event for Saturday's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami," which took place Saturday at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and aired via same-day tape delay in the U.S.
UFC 122 Recap: Okami Tops Marquardt to Earn Title Shot (11/13/2010 12:49:40 PM)
Yushin Okami earned a unanimous decision over fellow middleweight contender Nate Marquardt in the main event of Saturday's UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany to cap off a luckluster card that lost it's co-headliner between slugger Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at the last-minute.
UFC 122 Recap and Results for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/13/2010 12:49:40 PM)
Yushin Okami earned a unanimous decision over fellow middleweight contender Nate Marquardt in the main event of Saturday's UFC 122 in Oberhausen, Germany to cap off a luckluster card that lost it's co-headliner between slugger Alessio Sakara and Jorge Rivera at the last-minute.
UFC 122 Results and Play-by-Play for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/13/2010 9:30:58 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" event in Oberhausen, Germany starting at noon ET, with main card results beginning at 3pm leading up to the main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami.
UFC 122 Live Results for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/13/2010 7:00:58 AM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" event in Oberhausen, Germany starting at noon ET, with main card results beginning at 3pm leading up to the main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami.
Poll results: Does UFC 122's Marquardt vs. Okami winner deserve a title shot? (11/13/2010 4:00:00 AM)
We all know the stakes at Saturday's UFC 122 event: The winner of a middleweight headliner between perennial contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami gets a middleweight title shot. But is it deserved? That's the question we asked in our latest MMAjunkie.com/"Inside MMA" poll, the results of which were revealed on Friday's new episode of the weekly HDNet show.
Pros Pick: Marquardt vs. Okami (11/13/2010 12:10:14 AM)
An event largely devoid of star power, UFC 122 “Marquardt vs. Okami” will feature what has been hailed as a middleweight title eliminator between former King of Pancrase Nate Marquardt and Japanese standout Yushin Okami
Marquardt, Okami Cleared for UFC 122 (11/12/2010 11:58:58 PM)
Two of the world’s premier middleweights are one step closer to potential bloodshed. Nate Marquardt tipped the scales at 186 pounds in advance of his showdown with Yushin Okami (185) in the UFC 122 “Marquardt vs. Okami” main
UFC 122 Live Results and Play-by-Play for “Marquardt vs. Okami” (11/12/2010 7:00:58 PM)
MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from today's "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" event in Oberhausen, Germany starting at noon ET, with main card play-by-play beginning at 3pm leading up to the main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami.
UFC 122 preview: Marquardt and Okami have different goals in title eliminator (11/12/2010 3:45:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - The winner of UFC 122's middleweight headliner between Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami will vie for the 185-pound title sometime in mid to late 2011, according to UFC officials. That title is up for grabs at UFC 126 with current kingpin Anderson Silva defending his title for a record eighth time against challenger Vitor Belfort. But while Marquardt doesn't care whom is next if he wins, Okami clearly wants another shot at Silva.
UFC 122 weigh-in results: Headliners Marquardt and Okami, all others on weight (11/12/2010 3:20:00 PM)
OBERHAUSEN, Germany - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official UFC 122 fighter weigh-ins. Today's festivities took place at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. Nate Marquardt weighed 186 pounds, and fellow middleweight co-headliner Yushin Okami tipped the scale at 185 pounds. They concluded a weigh-in event in which all 22 event competitors successfully made without issue.
Jackson, Marquardt Not Worried About Okami Grinding Out Win (11/12/2010 12:26:26 PM)
Nate Marquardt has been up against fighters like Yushin Okami before.
UFC 122 Weigh-In Results: Headliners Marquardt and Okami, All Fighters on Weight (11/12/2010 5:15:25 AM)
Middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami successfully weighed in today for their title eliminator, which headlines Saturday's UFC 122in Oberhausen, German. All 22 fighters, including co-headliners Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara, made weight for the event, which airs via tape-delay on Spike TV.
UFC 122 Weigh-In Results: Headliners Marquardt and Okami, All Fighters on Weight and (11/12/2010 1:00:25 AM)
Middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami successfully weighed in today for their title eliminator, which headlines Saturday's UFC 122in Oberhausen, German. All 22 fighters, including co-headliners Jorge Rivera and Alessio Sakara, made weight for the event, which airs via tape-delay on Spike TV.
Despite Okami's grinding style, UFC 122 headliner Marquardt promises excitement (11/8/2010 9:00:00 PM)
While it's hard to argue against the successful track record of UFC middleweight contender Yushin Okami, "Thunder" hasn't always delivered the most fan-friendly contests. But fellow top 185-pounder Nate Marquardt believes his UFC 122 headlining bout with Okami this Saturday in Germany will provide plenty of fireworks for the evening's Spike TV-broadcast. After all, Marquardt plans on supplying all of the highlights, anyway.
UFC middleweights chose Marquardt over Okami, 6-1, in UFC 122 headliner (11/8/2010 5:45:00 PM)
Of the few sportsbooks taking action on the fight, Nate Marquardt is being given an approximately 66 percent chance of defeating Ysuhin Okami at Saturday's UFC 122 event. But in a sampling of top UFC middleweight contenders, Marquardt's favorite status was much more pronounced. Fighters ranging from champion Anderson Silva to contender Michael Bisping to veteran Wanderlei Silva recently gave Spike TV their breakdowns for the fight, and only one out of the nine fighters picked Okami.
UFC Middleweights Make Predictions for UFC 122's Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami (11/8/2010 8:00:32 AM)
Ahead of Saturday's UFC 122 main event between 185-pound contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami, UFC middleweights recently shared their predictions with Spike TV on who will win the headliner and challenge the winner of February's UFC 126 matchup between champ Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort.
Marquardt Balances Aggression, Strategy for UFC 122 (11/8/2010 12:50:14 AM)
Three years ago, Nate Marquardt fell short of becoming the UFC’s middleweight champion.
UFC 122's Okami working with Team Quest for Marquardt, declares Sonnen innocent (11/5/2010 6:50:00 PM)
Yushin Okami says Team Quest has given him the roadmap to beat Nate Marquardt. The Japanese middleweight first sought guidance from Team Quest after one of its brightest - and most controversial - standouts, Chael Sonnen, bested him at UFC 104. Now he's back again as he prepares for a fight that could vault him into title contention, and he says he's picked up a few new tricks.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Nate Marquardt, Benson Henderson, Kyle Watson, Justin McCully (11/4/2010 3:30:00 PM)
Today's star-studded MMAjunkie.com Radio show includes UFC 122 headliner Nate Marquardt, who could earn a middleweight title shot with a win over Yushin Okami, and WEC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, who headlines next months' WEC 53 event against Anthony Pettis. "The Ultimate Fighter 12" correspondent Kyle Watson, UFC vet/EFX MMA manager Justin McCully and The Sunday Junkie winner Austin Edmiston also call into the show. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Nate Marquardt, Benson Henderson, Kyle Watson (11/4/2010 3:30:00 PM)
Today's star-studded MMAjunkie.com Radio show includes UFC 122 headliner Nate Marquardt, who could earn a middleweight title shot with a win over Yushin Okami, and WEC lightweight champ Benson Henderson, who headlines next months' WEC 53 event against Anthony Pettis. "The Ultimate Fighter 12" correspondent Kyle Watson and The Sunday Junkie winner Austin Edmiston also call into the show. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
The Quotable Nate Marquardt (11/1/2010 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC 122 Video: Nate Marquardt Ready to Beat Yushin Okami, Earn Title Shot (10/31/2010 8:08:50 AM)
MORE: UFC 122 fight card, UFC 122 coverage
Winner of UFC 122's Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami Guaranteed Title Shot (10/27/2010 12:21:32 PM)
The winner of next month's UFC 122 main event between middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Yushin Okami is guaranteed a shot at the 185-pound title currently held by Anderson Silva. Before Marquardt or Okami get their title shot, Silva will put the belt on the line against Vitor Belfort in the main event of February's UFC 126.
UFC 122 Fight Card Complete Again for “Marquardt vs. Okami” on Nov. 13 in Germany (10/25/2010 8:00:38 AM)
The UFC 122 fight card is again complete for Nov. 13 in Oberhausen, Germany after the UFC recently made official a pair of previously-reported matchups. The Spike-televised event is headlined by middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami.
Marquardt Holds No Hard Feelings Towards Sonnen (10/18/2010 12:00:49 AM)
Nate Marquardt will take on Yushin Okami at UFC 122 in Germany.
Marquardt Holds No Hard Feelings Against Sonnen (10/18/2010 12:00:49 AM)
Nate Marquardt will take on Yushin Okami at UFC 122 in Germany.
UFC 122 Fight Card Complete for “Marquardt vs. Okami” on Nov. 13 (9/30/2010 6:51:51 AM)
The fight card for "UFC 122: Marquardt vs. Okami" is now complete with 11 fights for the November 13 event in Oberhausen, Germany. The tape-delayed Spike broadcast is headlined by middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt vs. Yushin Okami.
Belfort Out Of Ufc 122; Marquardt Steps In (Updated) (9/22/2010 3:22:55 PM)
(UPDATED) An injury has forced Vitor Belfort out of his UFC 122 main event fight against Yushin Okami in Germany. In to replace Belfort will be Nate Marquardt...
Dana White: Nate Marquardt replaces Vitor Belfort in UFC 122 headliner (Updated) (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. UFC president Dana White today announced the change via Twitter. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Nate Marquardt replaces Vitor Belfort in UFC 122 headliner (Updated) (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. The change, first reported by MMAWeekly.com, has been confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by sources close to the event. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Nate Marquardt replaces injured Vitor Belfort in UFC 122 headliner (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an injured Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. The change, first reported by MMAWeekly.com, has been confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by sources close to the event. However, MMAjunkie.com was unable to confirm the nature of Belfort's injury. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Nate Marquardt replaces injured Vitor Belfot in UFC 122 headliner (9/22/2010 12:33:08 PM)
Fresh off a UFC Fight Night 22 victory over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt has replaced an injured Vitor Belfort and now meets Yushin Okami in the headliner of November's UFC 122 event. The change, first reported by MMAWeekly.com, has been confirmed to MMAjunkie.com by sources close to the event. However, MMAjunkie.com was unable to confirm the nature of Belfort's injury. As UFC executives officially announced earlier this week, UFC 122 takes place Nov. 13 at Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV.
Belfort Out Of Ufc 122; Marquardt Steps In (9/22/2010 3:22:48 AM)
An injury has forced Vitor Belfort out of his UFC 122 main event fight against Yushin Okami in Germany. In to replace Belfort will be Nate Marquardt...
Marquardt in Against Okami at UFC 122 (9/22/2010 1:58:28 AM)
Fresh off a definitive first-round stoppage against Rousimar Palhares less than a week ago, Nate Marquardt has propelled himself into the UFC 122 headliner against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 at the Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany
Belfort Pulled, Marquardt in Against Okami at UFC 122 (9/22/2010 1:58:27 AM)
Fresh off a definitive first-round stoppage against Rousimar Palhares less than a week ago, Nate Marquardt has propelled himself into the UFC 122 headliner against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 at the Konig Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany
Vitor Belfort Off UFC 122, Nate Marquardt In Against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 (updated) (9/21/2010 6:21:38 PM)
Just one-week removed from a first-round TKO of Rousimar Palhares at UFC Fight Night 22, Nate Marquardt will replace Vitor Belfort and take on fellow middleweight contender Yushin Okami in the main event of UFC 122 on November 13 in Oberhausen, Germany.
Vitor Belfort Off UFC 122, Nate Marquardt In Against Yushin Okami on Nov. 13 (9/21/2010 6:21:38 PM)
Vitor Belfort has been forced out of the UFC 122 main event against Yushin Okami with an undisclosed injury, but Nate Marquardt will step in and face Okami at the Nov. 13 event in Oberhausen, Germany.
Marquardt Says He's One Good Win From Title (9/18/2010 9:52:49 PM)
Fresh off his TKO win over Rousimar Palhares, Nate Marquardt feels he's one good win away from getting back to a title shot...
Nate Marquardt: I Don't Cheat, I Don't Grease (9/16/2010 3:52:47 PM)
Rousimar Palhares accused Nate Marquardt of greasing during their UFC Fight Night 22 main event. Marquardt was cleared and maintains, "I don't cheat. I don't grease."
Palhares apologizes for false accusations; team congratulates Marquardt on win (9/16/2010 6:30:00 AM)
AUSTIN, Texas - UFC middleweight contender Rousimar Palhares has a simple explanation for his actions in the main event of Wednesday night's UFC Fight Night 22 card. He was wrong. "I'm very sorry for the accusations I made," Palhares told MMAjunkie.com. "Nate Marquardt did not cheat in any way, and I'm very sorry to him and his team for my actions in the fight."
UFC's Marquardt disappointed with greasing claim, eyes title shot with one more win (9/16/2010 4:30:00 AM)
AUSTIN, Texas - For UFC middleweight contender Nate Marquardt, things didn't work out quite as he had hoped. Sure, a first-round victory in his UFC Fight Night 22 main event bout with Rousimar Palhares was nice, but as he sat in front of the media at the evening's post-event press conference, Marquardt was forced to explain why his opponent had accused him of cheating. "It's kind of disappointing to have to try and defend yourself over something like that," Marquardt said. "I'm not a dirty fighter, and I don't cheat. I don't grease."
Marquardt Drops The Hammer On Palhares (9/16/2010 2:27:29 AM)
Nate Marquardt dropped a sledgehammer, also known as his right hand, directly onto Rousimar Palhares on Wednesday night as he picked up first round TKO win...
Marquardt Cleared of Greasing Accusation (9/16/2010 2:01:31 AM)
Nate Marquardt was forced on the defensive seconds after his first-round TKO victory over Rousimar Palhares at UFC Fight Night 22 in Austin, Texas,
UFC Fight Night 22 recap: Slippery Marquardt TKOs Palhares in headliner (9/16/2010 2:00:00 AM)
AUSTIN, Texas - Just when it looked like Rousimar Palhares would pull off one of his signature heel-hook victories, Nate Marquardt slipped free his leg and quickly turned the tables for a first-round TKO victory. But the fight, which headlined Wednesday's UFC Fight Night 22 event, initially came with some controversy. Once Marquardt's leg slipped out of his opponent's hold, Palhares looked at his hand and signaled to officials seemingly to complain the fighter was greased. Marquardt capitalized on the opening and pounded Palhares with a quick barrage of punches.
Marquardt Stops Protesting Palhares (9/15/2010 11:59:59 PM)
Former middleweight King of Pancrase Nate Marquardt made Rousimar Palhares pay for letting down his guard. Marquardt stopped Palhares -- a Brazilian Top Team representative who had never before been finished -- on first-round punches in the UFC Fight Night 22
Marquardt & Palhares Talk Up Fight (Video) (9/15/2010 7:57:19 PM)
Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares talk about their UFC Fight Night 22 showdown (VIDEO)...
UFC Fight Night 22 preview: Title shot looming for Marquardt vs. Palhares winner? (9/15/2010 4:45:00 PM)
Onetime middleweight contender Nate Marquardt believes he's within striking distance of another shot at the middleweight title, and he's got to get through Rousimar Palhares if he has any hope of making that happen in the next year. Palhares, meanwhile, is on a three-fight tear and needs a victory over a big-name opponent to solidify his status near the top of the 185-pound division. The two clash tonight at UFC Fight Night 22, which airs live on Spike TV from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.
UFC Fight Night 22 Results: Marquardt Stops Palhares, Oliveira Submits Escudero (9/15/2010 3:15:27 PM)
Nate Marquardt moved closer to another shot at the middleweight title as he scored a first-round TKO of Rousimar Palhares on Wednesday in the main event of UFC Fight Night 22 in Austin, Texas. Charles Oliveira submitted TUF 8 winner Efrain Escudero in the card's co-headliner, while Jim Miller and Cole Miller also scored wins.
UFC Fight Night 22 Results: Marquardt Stops Palhares, Oliveira Submits Escudero (9/15/2010 3:15:27 PM)
UFC Fight Night 22, featuring Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares, takes place today in Austin, Texas and MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from the event beginning at 5pm ET followed by live results for the Spike-televised main card starting at 8pm.
UFC Fight Night 22 Results for “Marquardt vs. Palhares” (9/15/2010 11:00:27 AM)
UFC Fight Night 22, featuring Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares, takes place today in Austin, Texas and MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from the event beginning at 5pm ET followed by live results for the Spike-televised main card starting at 8pm.
UFC Fight Night 22 Video: Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares Pre-Fight Interviews (9/15/2010 8:12:40 AM)
Stop back to MMAFrenzy.com tonight starting at 5pm ET for live UFC Fight Night 22 results.
UFC Fight Night 22 Live Results and Play-by-Play for “Marquardt vs. Palhares” (9/15/2010 4:00:27 AM)
UFC Fight Night 22, featuring Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares, takes place today in Austin, Texas and MMAFrenzy.com will have live results from the event beginning at 5pm ET followed by play-by-play for the Spike-televised main card starting at 8pm.
UFC Fight Night 22 weigh-in results: Marquardt vs. Palhares set, Escudero heavy (9/14/2010 9:30:00 PM)
AUSTIN, Texas - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's official UFC Fight Night 22 fighter weigh-ins, where all but one competitor successfully made weight for the show. Today's festivities, which were free and open to the public, took place at at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. Headliners Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares both made weighed 186 pounds for their middleweight bout, but co-main-event fighter Efrain Escudero came in heavy at 159 pounds for his lightweight fight with Charles Oliveira.
Marquardt, Palhares Set for UFC Fight Night 22 (9/14/2010 2:40:16 PM)
Middleweight contenders Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares have been weighed in and cleared for their headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 22 on Wednesday at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The 31-year-old Marquardt, who made his MMA
Marquardt Respects Palhares, Doesn't Fear Him (9/14/2010 7:27:25 AM)
Nate Marquardt has a lot of respect for the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he feels the same about his opponent Rousimar Palhares. While he is happy to show respect, one thing he won't show on Wednesday night is fear...
UFC Fight Night 22 Weigh-In Results for “Marquardt vs. Palhares” (9/14/2010 6:00:22 AM)
Weigh-ins for tomorrow's UFC Fight Night 22 take place today in Austin, Texas and MMAFrenzy.com will have live video at 5pm ET as headliners Nate Marquardt, Rousimar Palhares, and the rest of the fighters hit the scale to make their bouts official. Click here for live UFN 22 weigh-in video at 5pm ET
As UFC Fight Night 22 looms, headliner Nate Marquardt focused solely on title shot (9/13/2010 9:50:00 PM)
You could say Nate Marquardt has a one-track mind heading into Wednesday's UFC Fight Night 22 main-event fight with fellow middleweight Rousimar Palhares. Marquardt hasn't fought since a February loss to Chael Sonnen that snapped a three-fight string of knockout victories. The defeat also cost Marquardt a second shot at the belt, and since then, he's thought about few other things.
UFC Fight Night 22 Fight Card Set for “Marquardt vs. Palhares” (9/13/2010 1:00:04 AM)
The fight card for Wednesday's UFC Fight Night 22 is now officially complete as John Gunderson vs. Yves Edwards recently finished the 10-bout lineup for the September 15 event in Austin, Texas. The Spike-televised card is headlined by middleweight contender Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares.
Marquardt Fires Back At Hardy's Wrestling Rant (9/9/2010 8:27:27 PM)
Nate Marquardt says Dan Hardy is complaining about wrestling because, quite simply, he's not a good wrestler...
Marquardt Doesn't Waver From Title Focus (9/9/2010 6:03:17 AM)
Nate Marquardt knows as he gets ready for his fight with Rousimar Palhares, that if you're a top contender in the UFC's middleweight division, a title fight is never more than a fight or two away...
Marquardt Vs. Palhares Moved To Fight Night Main Event (8/19/2010 8:36:27 PM)
Following Alan Belcher's unexpected injury that forced him out of the main event of the upcoming UFC Fight Night event on September 15, the UFC has now moved the upcoming middleweight bout at UFC 118 between Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares to the top slot for that show instead...
Marquardt Not Surprised By Sonnen At Ufc 117 (8/19/2010 8:36:12 PM)
Many were shocked by Chael Sonnen’s performance against Anderson Silva in their UFC 117 middleweight title bout on Aug. 7. Nate Marquardt wasn’t one of them...