Best fights of Nate Marquardt
Over 23 years as a professional, Nate Marquardt has compiled a 36-20-2 (28) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nate Marquardt KOs Kiuma Kunioku in their 4th fight
On December 21, 2002 Nate Marquardt fought Kiuma Kunioku for the Pancrase middleweight title. It was their fourth meeting. Marquardt was 23 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Kunioku was 26 with a record of 27-14-7. Marquardt was coming off a loss, while Kunioku was on a 6-fight winning streak. Marquardt stopped Kiuma Kunioku via KO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Nate Marquardt submits Jeremy Horn
On February 2, 2008 Nate Marquardt faced Jeremy Horn in a middleweight bout. Marquardt was 28 years old with a record of 25-7-2, and Horn was 32 with a record of 80-16-5. Marquardt was coming off a loss, while Horn was coming off a win. Marquardt submitted Jeremy Horn via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
3. Nate Marquardt draws with Kiuma Kunioku in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 2000 Nate Marquardt defended his Pancrase middleweight title against Kiuma Kunioku. It was their second meeting. Marquardt was 21 years old with a record of 10-1, and Kunioku was 24 with a record of 19-14-5. Marquardt was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Kunioku was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
4. Nate Marquardt chokes out Izuru Takeuchi in their 3rd fight
On May 1, 2005 Nate Marquardt defended his Pancrase middleweight title against Izuru Takeuchi. It was their third meeting. Marquardt was 26 years old with a record of 20-6-2, and Takeuchi was 30 with a record of 15-5-6. Marquardt was coming off a win and Takeuchi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Marquardt submitted Izuru Takeuchi via choke-out in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Nate Marquardt defeats Kazuo Misaki in their 2nd fight
On November 7, 2004 Nate Marquardt fought Kazuo Misaki for the vacant Pancrase middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Marquardt was 25 years old with a record of 19-6-2, and Misaki was 28 with a record of 13-3-2. Misaki was on a 3-fight winning streak. Marquardt won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Nate Marquardt KOs Izuru Takeuchi in their 2nd fight
On March 8, 2003 Nate Marquardt defended his Pancrase middleweight title against Izuru Takeuchi. It was their second meeting. Marquardt was 23 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Takeuchi was 28 with a record of 10-4-3. Marquardt was coming off a win and Takeuchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Marquardt stopped Izuru Takeuchi via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Nate Marquardt KOs Tyron Woodley
On July 14, 2012 Nate Marquardt fought Tyron Woodley for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. Marquardt was 33 years old with a record of 31-10-2, and Woodley was 30 with a record of 10-0. Marquardt was coming off a win and Woodley was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Marquardt stopped Tyron Woodley via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Nate Marquardt defeats Kiuma Kunioku
On September 24, 2000 Nate Marquardt faced Kiuma Kunioku in a middleweight bout. Marquardt was 21 years old with a record of 8-1, and Kunioku was 23 with a record of 19-13-5. Marquardt was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kunioku was coming off a win. Marquardt won via unanimous decision.
9. Nate Marquardt defeats Shonie Carter
On September 24, 2000 Nate Marquardt fought Shonie Carter for the vacant Pancrase middleweight title. Marquardt was 21 years old with a record of 9-1, and Carter was 28 with a record of 16-3-5. Both Marquardt and Carter were on a 3-fight winning streak. Marquardt won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Nate Marquardt defeats Dan Miller
On March 19, 2011 Nate Marquardt faced Dan Miller in a middleweight bout. Marquardt was 31 years old with a record of 30-10-2, and Miller was 29 with a record of 13-4. Marquardt was coming off a loss, while Miller was on a 2-fight winning streak. Marquardt won via unanimous decision.