MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING

Nate Marquardt
38-19-2
Age
44
Height
6'0"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
10:24
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 4R3 5
Last 5
WWLWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
TM

vs Tamdan McCrory
UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 4:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 4:44
WIN
RP
vs Rousimar Palhares
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:28
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:28
LOSS
CF
vs Cezar Ferreira
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DL

vs Dean Lister
UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JT
vs James Te Huna
UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 4:34
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 4:34
LOSS
VB

vs Vitor Belfort
UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway· 2017-06-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TS
vs Thiago Santos
UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· 2016-05-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 3:39
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 3:39
LOSS
KG

vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13
KO/TKO
to Corner Stoppage
R2 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R2 5:00
LOSS
BT

vs Brad Tavares
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
HL
vs Hector Lombard
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3· 2013-10-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:48
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:48
LOSS
JE

vs Jake Ellenberger
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· 2013-03-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 3:00
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 3:00
WIN
DM

vs Dan Miller
UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
YO
vs Yushin Okami
UFC 122: Marquardt vs Okami· 2010-11-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Chael Sonnen
UFC 109: Relentless· 2010-02-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM

vs Demian Maia
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:21
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:21
WIN
WG
vs Wilson Gouveia
UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· 2009-02-21
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R3 3:10
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R3 3:10
WIN
MK

vs Martin Kampmann
UFC 88: Breakthrough· 2008-09-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:22
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:22
LOSS
TL

vs Thales Leites
UFC 85: Bedlam· 2008-06-07
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JH
vs Jeremy Horn
UFC 81: Breaking Point· 2008-02-02
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R2 1:37
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 1:37
LOSS
AS

vs Anderson Silva
UFC 73: Stacked· 2007-07-07
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:50
WIN
JD
vs Joe Doerksen
UFC 58: USA vs Canada· 2006-03-04
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IS

vs Ivan Salaverry
UFC Fight Night 1· 2005-08-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CW

vs Crafton Wallace
Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:14
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:14
LOSS
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CD
vs CB Dollaway
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:28
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.7/min
Grappling
1.87 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Nate adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 51% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (5 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
33% of KOs
Flying Knee Head
#21
17% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#31
17% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#41
17% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#51
17% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke Standing
#11
33% of subs
Other
Armbar On Ground
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke Standing (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 8 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (114% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc62%
Clinch
73% acc17%
Ground
61% acc21%
Striking Differential+0.39/min
2.71 landed/min2.32 absorbed/min
2.71
Landed/Min
2.32
Absorbed/Min
0.69
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed762
Sig. Strikes Attempted1543
Key Insights
Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).
Effective ground striker: 21% from ground at 61% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
71%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
51%(est)
Landed
35
Defended
33
Total
68
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.87
TD / 15min
0.85
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
68
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
66
Landed
112
Attempted
59%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
14 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
21%
R3
29%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.87/15min.
Solid TD defense at 71%.
Prolific submission hunter: 14 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 21% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,270
2.35
Ratio
Absorbed
540
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
24/6
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
114%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.35x) - consistent striking dominance.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.2) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 25 fights
R1 Control
1:08
R2 Control
1:13
R3 Control
1:29
R1 to Final
+13%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+22.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+22.5pp
Body
-6.0pp
Leg
-16.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+7.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2866
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
