Nathan Marquardt Biography, Wiki, Net Worth, Personal Life, Record, Career
Nathan Marquardt Biography: Nathan Joel Marquardt is an American MMA fighter who participated in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s middleweight and welterweight divisions. He has been a professional fighter since 1999 and is a former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion and a three-time Pancrase Middleweight Champion.
Nathan Marquardt Biography
Nathan Marquardt Biography: Nathan Marquardt was born in Lander, Wyoming on 20 April 1979. He grew up in Denver, Colorado, with his four other siblings. Marquardt’s late father was a Lutheran pastor who also worked in construction and was a Vietnam War Marine veteran. Marquardt’s mother was a nurse and an attorney’s office manager. Because of his father’s job, he and his family moved frequently, including to Chicago, Illinois, and Indiana.
When Marquardt was eight years old, his parents split, and he moved to Colorado. He began training in Wing Chun Kung Fu, Japanese Jujutsu, Freestyle Wrestling, and Kenpo Karate when he was 15 years old. Marquardt’s fighting technique is based on his battles in Pancrase under the guidance of Colorado’s Sheldon Marr.
Nathan Marquardt Wiki
Nathan Marquardt Biography: Nathan Marquardt was born in Lander, Wyoming, on 20 April 1979.
| Name | Nathan Marquardt |
| Date Of Birth | 20 April 1979 |
| Birth Place | Lander, Wyoming |
| Height | 6ft 0inch |
| Weight | 84Kg |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist |
| Net Worth | $3 million |
| Car Collection | N/A |
Nathan Marquardt’s Personal Life
Marquardt is married. The couple’s first child was born on May 18, 2010. Emmalie is Nate’s daughter from a previous relationship.
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What is Nate Marquardt’s Net Worth?
American mixed martial artist Nate Marquardt has a net worth of $3 million.
Nate Marquardt Early Career
Marquardt began his professional mixed martial arts career in 1999, gathering victories in various promotions before fighting in the Bas Rutten Invitational 4 tournament, the winner of which was to be offered a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although Marquardt won the tournament, he was not provided the contract. Instead, he contracted with the Pancrase organization in Japan, which fostered fighters such as Ken Shamrock and Bas Rutten. Marquardt was defeated via submission by Genki Sudo in his debut Pancrase bout.
On November 30, 2003, over a Pancrase championship bout, Marquardt was involved in a brief altercation with Ricardo Almeida. The referee could not quickly separate both fighters after Marquardt submitted to a guillotine choke, and Almeida continued to apply the choke while posing for ringside cameras. After being released, Marquardt punched Almeida in the face, causing both corners, including Renzo Gracie, to rush into the ring.
Renzo surrounded Almeida before kicking Marquardt in the face in the ring. The conflict was ultimately resolved, and Marquardt approached Almeida after the match to offer his congratulations. After Almeida renounced his title in July 2004, Marquardt successfully regained it by defeating Kazuo Misaki at Pancrase: Brave 10.
Nate Marquardt UFC Career
Marquardt made his UFC debut on August 6, 2005, headlining the inaugural UFC Ultimate Fight Night card in Las Vegas, Nevada, broadcast live on Spike TV. Although Marquardt defeated UFC veteran Ivan Salaverry by unanimous decision, a post-fight drug test revealed elevated levels of the anabolic steroid nandrolone in his system, leading the Nevada State Athletic Commission to ask for his suspension. Marquardt claims that he used only over-the-counter supplements to prepare for the fight. Initially, Marquardt was suspended for six months without an explanation. In January 2006, Marquardt’s suspension was reduced to five months, and he was reinstated.
Following this victory and a 4-0 debut in the UFC, Marquardt was scheduled to face Anderson Silva for the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 73 on July 7, 2007. Marquardt was knocked out by strikes at 4:50 of the first round of the championship bout.
Marquardt was scheduled to face Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128 on March 19, 2011. However, Akiyama withdrew from the match, and Dan Miller replaced him. Marquardt was declared the winner by unanimous decision. Marquardt fought Jake Ellenberger at UFC 158 on March 16, 2013. He was knocked out in the first round.
Marquardt fought Cezar Ferreira at UFC Fight Night 120 on November 11, 2017.A split decision decided the bout. After 56 bouts over an 18-year MMA career, Marquardt announced his retirement from professional MMA on December 28, 2017.
Marquardt returned from retirement for the 1st time in four years to face Michael Cora at Titan FC 71 on August 6, 2021. In the first round, he won by armbar submission. He was scheduled to face Valdir Araujo in XMMA 3 On October 23, 2021. Marquardt was defeated by TKO following a body kick and punches.
