Nate Quarry: 'You don't become a legend by winning decisions'

by Jesse Holland on Sep 11, 2009 2:27 PM EDT

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You don't become a legend by winning decisions. That's what fans want to see, that's what gets you bonuses, that's what feeds my family. I've seen a lot of fighters stay in the UFC with losing records because they were such exciting fighters who put it on line. I think that's what fans pay to see, want to see and relate to. On any given day, I'm going to bring the best game I possibly have. At least I can say, 'Win or lose, I did the best I could. What else I could have done?' That allows me to sleep at night.

Former TUF star Nate Quarry discusses his upcoming middleweight bout against "Crazy" Tim Credeur at UFC Fight Night 19 from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Sept. 16. "The Rock" will be out to notch his second straight win inside the Octagon after bouncing Jason MacDonald out of the promotion via TKO at UFC 97 back in April. It was his third win in four attempts since returning from major back surgery. The power-puncher hasn't been to a decision since Kalib Starnes' Parkour-inspired performance at UFC 83 -- and makes no qualms about putting it all on the line once again next Wednesday.

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“He has a weak chin. I have heavy hands”

by Bob Lawblah on Sep 11, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

You also don’t become a legend by being Nate Quarry…
Ohhhh BUTT SLAMMED! j/k it was to easy of shot to take but I had to.
He is right though, we want to see exciting fights and I agree with Dana that I would rather see someone fight and lose than not fight and win!

by Edgecrusher71 on Sep 11, 2009 2:46 PM EDT reply actions

im sure he sleep like a baby when rich franklin cracked him in his title fight. on eof the biggest mismatched title fights in ufc history probably. that highlite is always fun to watch, im pulling for credeur in this fite, he’s got more upside.

by bobby o'shea on Sep 11, 2009 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

exactly thats the fight that made him a legend. oh well if quarry doesnt win by ko than he’s officially done

by Jared on Sep 11, 2009 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Nonsense Jared, Quarry is a helluva fighter with great stand-up, awesome conditioning, good power, and he is in good with the UFC!

He’ll be around!

Quarry vs WANDY!!

by SoCalStunNa on Sep 11, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I have to agree. And the dude is and is willing to take risks. MMA would be so much better if all the fighters had a similar mentality.

by spitforce on Sep 12, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree 100%. Coming back after back surgery and putting on that amazing fight with Pete Sell shows what sort of heart he has especially after being knocked down and taking the punishment he did. Leban and Quarry made that a night to remember. The guy is a true warrior, so what if he got knocked out by Franklin. Franklin was one of the best in the division at that point, no shame in that.

by Ade on Sep 12, 2009 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions

He’s right about the excitement part, look at Tank Abbott’s record. He’s 10-14-0 in MMA, but only 2 decisions.

by Fred on Sep 11, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

The way Franklin KO’d Quarry. Now that was Legendary.

by BeerManG on Sep 11, 2009 5:17 PM EDT reply actions

Truth is though, Nate can easily drop anybody in his division! The guys hans are great! He just got caught by Rich before he could catch him. He is right! And I would love to see him fight again!

by Dana's a CrossDresser on Sep 11, 2009 5:22 PM EDT reply actions

You don’t become a legend by gettin’ KTFO by Rich Franklin…………well I am still talking about it so maybe you do.

by Brian "Die Bisping Die" on Sep 11, 2009 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

randy has won alot of his fights by decision and supposedly he is a legend.

by mata-leon on Sep 11, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

Supposedly? He is.
Same with Hughes!

by SoCalStunNa on Sep 11, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I haven’t got a bad word to say about Nate, he’s a nice guy and shows respect to his opponents whilst at the same time he has great skills and looks to put on exciting fights. I also like Tim but Nate should be too much for him at this stage, I’m expecting a Quarry KO in R2.

by David W-S (the only respectable poster named David) on Sep 11, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

“whilst”….nice

by gth on Sep 11, 2009 11:41 PM EDT up reply actions

who does not respect a rock ’em sock ’em robot with no head movement? sorry nate your mom was right you are not a top level fighter. go back home.

by day1er on Sep 11, 2009 11:35 PM EDT reply actions

and wats wrong with lossing to a legend in his own right in rich franklin, seriously its so lame wen u guys talk bad about sumone who lost to a great fighter..

by guyverbob on Sep 12, 2009 12:38 AM EDT reply actions