Nate Marquardt: Georges St. Pierre 'is going to kill' B-level fighter Dan Hardy
by Jesse Holland on Jan 25, 2010 9:51 AM EST
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"I think Georges is going to kill him. I think Dan Hardy's an up-and-comer guy, he's a young guy. He has a lot of potential. In my opinion, he's a good B-level fighter and I think Georges is going to destroy him. He's young, that's the thing. He could be a great fighter one day. But he's not there and he's getting his shot way too early."
Nate Marquardt, friend and team mate of current UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, has an unflattering assessment of number one contender Dan Hardy, who meets "Rush" in the main event of UFC 111 on March 27 in Newark, New Jersey. "The Outlaw" earned his shot at the 170-pound crown by default, in sort of a last-man-standing elimination of potential heirs to the throne. "The Great" thinks Hardy is getting his title fight too soon -- but is there anyone (not a rematch) you would rather see first?
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Thats the right attitude!
If you want to get your ass beat.
I hope George spends some time watching a replay of Serra I
It's coming...
if george hadnt have already got serrad...
there was a chance we could see a hardy ko.but george is just too smart and too good to let that happen to him twice.george has got ths belt as long as he wants it to be fair.personally i just pray that shogun beats machida then im 99% sure ando will move up for a title shot and gsp(olympics aside) will move up and start his mw career.then wve got a mini ww tourney.
agreed.
Nate is right that Hardy got this shot way to early. He would get beat thoroughly by Fitch, Alves, Kos, and probably someone like Semtex (even though they wouldn’t fight) and A.J. Georges by complete tooling.
"If we fight for money, I'll stop hitting you when you ask me to. If we fight for honor, I'll stop hitting you when i feel like it." - Rickson Gracie
Nah dude
Hardy is legit but young. Fitch would hump a decsion but would get tagged all other the place. And if burns was able to go 3 rounds twice vs AJ then he ain’t shir. Hardy and any other decnt ww would ko him
by Synyster_08 on Jan 25, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
Burns never went 3 rounds with Rumble. The first was stopped by TKO due to eye pokes, the second ended with Pokey getting knocked stupid with a huge head kick.
The weather is here, I wish you were beautiful
Couldn't agree more
"You know what would make a good story? Something about a clown who makes people happy, but inside he's real sad. Also, he has severe diarrhea."
I hope Hardy Knocks him out
talk like that is just gonna get you that extra punch in the mouth when your laid on your back with your eyes rolled back
Dont forget who said it dude!!!!!
It wasnt GSP, honestly speaking I think Hardy is just above B level!!!!!
i dont want another chump be the champ though
It would be fun to watch GSP get knocked out again but i think GSP is going to roll this guy.
You know Georges isn't the one talking, right evilgumbo?
And Georges isn’t going to be on his back at all.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
that's what i was thinking
It cracks me up how people just skim thru shit and assume the most asinine…..
by PSYQO78 on Jan 25, 2010 10:24 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I am sure it was taken out of context...
I bet he was asked the question of what he thought and he answered and you are only seeing a part of the interview. Nate is a pretty respectable guy overall. He isn’t talking shit either. He game him mad props and says he will be more then likely be a great fighter in the future but at this moment he is still a little young and inexperienced. I know he has a bunch of fights, but I am talking about big show A class experience.
Georges isn't the sh.... talker
the post said Nate Marquardt. but i do remeber hardy talking trash let’s see if he can back it up or be another victum of GSP take downs. i think so!!!!
YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYBODY SO YOU MIGHT AS WELL PLEASE YOU!!!!!!!
by BigDickChainey on Jan 25, 2010 10:09 AM EST reply actions
Yes please, not another BJ Penn debacle!
Bj talked so much junk before their rematch and then looked so foolish because he couldn’t back it up, quitting in his corner. Hopefully Hardy isn’t going to be a Penn repeat. But it won’t matter if he’s talking trash or humble as a monk because he has nothing more than a puncher’s chance and it’s a slim one at that.
Calu
Yes i know who made the comment
i said talk like that meaning its got to piss Hardy off people talking like that so don’t pigeon hole me as a skimmer
my bad
You did say talk like that will get “you” and since nate isn’t fighting Hardy the next logical choice is the possibility of you actually making a mistake and thinking the statement was from GSP.
by PSYQO78 on Jan 25, 2010 11:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
p.s.
You have been officialy pigeonholed
by PSYQO78 on Jan 25, 2010 11:05 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
LOL
No mercy for the skimmers!
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
Just put up a FanPost = CHECK IT OUT!!!!
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Jan 25, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions
I don't see it anywhere VM
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
LOL, it got removed already!!!!!!!
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Jan 25, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
But, it was there for 4 minutes......
I AM SOMETIMES BIASED - Get over it!!!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Jan 25, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
How bad was it? I looked in your profile right away
And it wasn’t listed there. What was this one about?
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
yeah give me something to do VM
It’s 11:30am and my days work is all but done.
It's coming...
by Bigger Zino on Jan 25, 2010 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
I got something for you guys...a little early but check the FanPosts in 2 minutes...
I’m trying to get ahead of the game
Fedor was originally cast as the main character in 24, but was replaced by the producers when he managed to kill every terrorist and save the day in 12 minutes and 37 seconds
by McArthur... on Jan 25, 2010 11:34 AM EST up reply actions
nice... I almost have the best quote poll ready to go
I’ll save it for later this week / slowdown
It's coming...
by Bigger Zino on Jan 25, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
VM posted a pic of Jesse
At least I got to see what Nostradumbass looks like before it got pulled down.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
Fuck
Get it back up there. I looked on the net everywhere for one. I know he is involved with WAMMA in some form, he’s an officer or something. They don’t have any pics on their website.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
Can't access???
Tito Ortiz: I think Chuck's lost a step, maybe i've lost a step also, but that's what makes the fight so exciting!
LOL
Ok Skimmer, I’m a gimp, you win.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
nice comeback evildumbo
I would much rather be a gimp than a pigeon holed skimmer
by PSYQO78 on Jan 25, 2010 11:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh & I forgot to mention
GSP is the best welterweight of all time in my opinion but Hardy is a fellow Brit so I’ve got to put my money on him its an English thing
Agreed BJPennfan. I always cheered for The Crow cause I’m Canadian, but I wouldn’t have put a cent on him the last time out. The brain is a long ways from the heart.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
Can't argue with that. I always pick the Canadians.
Wait for it though, Hardy will be talking tons of shit before this fight happens.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
Well not every Canadian, what about your national hero Starnes haha
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
I picked him to beat Quarry
Even though he didn’t have a chance. And I liked him on TUF.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
Even when he was whining at Shamrock for *shock horror* trying to get him to train and when he quit against Kendall?
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
I never said he was good
He is a whining little bitch, but he’s a Canadian. Hell, I started being nice and agreeing with Introvert and daniel worby for the same reason. Starnes is a little bitch, but I would continue to root for him over some bloody Yank. lol
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
Lol
I’ve never been able to support anyone based purely on nationality, too many tools from this country that I can’t possibly cheer for.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
I don't like Starnes
But if he’s fighting someone else I don’t like or care for. His nationality will win it for him. You don’t cheer a little harder for the guys from your area, BJPennfan or Dave?
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
When it's two dudes you don't care about
You’d have to choose the guy from your area, wouldn’t you?
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
OK OK good point you got me there
I guess that’s why i pull for Hughes he lives in the same state and one of my friends was buddies with him in college lol. But some of my fav fighters don’t live in the US.
Same here, I'm not talking about our favorite guys though
Just random dudes against guys you don’t care about. I would always sway toward the Canadian.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
if thats the case then Jay
who do you root for in Brock v Canadian Healthcare
thats quite a pickle for you
I wanna see Ashley Sahffer on your TIT
AMERICA.....FUCK YEAH
That's someone I like.
Different group of people. If you or Dubs said something about my country, you get a pass. If StrikerDave says something about my county, I gather the weapons. If Brock says something about my country, I giggle and say “go champ”. Get it?
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
I’ve never been farther into Canada than Niagara Falls, so I won’t make fun of it based on personal experience. Maybe just drop a funny Canada-related quote from South Park once in a while.
I will say this though: If you put a hinge on the top of the Texas panhandle and flipped it upside-down the Texas Rio Grande Valley would land in Canada. That’s right. We’re that big.
The weather is here, I wish you were beautiful
It takes just as long to drive out of Ontraio (to Manitoba) as it does to get to Florida from Ontario. That’s right. We’re that big.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
Yeah, but Texas is just one state, although we could and probably should be our own country.
The weather is here, I wish you were beautiful
Ontario is one province.
Myth: Three Americans die every year from rabies. Fact: Four Americans die every year die from rabies.
We could still function as our own country, and god help you if we decided to invade Ontario.
The weather is here, I wish you were beautiful
We're undefeated VS you guys...
War of 1812, you know? smirk
Size matters, but I like the chances of Ontario vs. the fattest state in the US in a physical matchup. Sure, you come out throwing bombs, but by the mid first round you’re winded, need to get cooled off in your SUV and the Ontarians are venting the pent up rage of seeing the Maple Leafs suck for 50 years on Texas’ obese backside…
And if you think that Canadians don’t know how to handle a rifle or that your big cities have a corner on tough gang shootings, you don’t read much Toronto news…
AND, my friends that drink would smack me with a 2-4 if I didn’t say that our beer would smoke yours…
Personally, I’m thankful Dubya’s not in office anymore, because after Afghanistan, I think Canada was looking pretty choice as an invasion site. :) That was one Texan NO one had a game plan for.
Usually if I don't care about either guy then I don't pick a favourite at the start
I’m happy to cheer for an English guy if they do well or seem to be a likeable person but they can’t expect me to support them just because I’m from the same country as them. If they’re from the same area as me then I might be swayed but I’m more bothered about personality and performance for unknown newcomers than nationality.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
I'm cheering for Hardy as well, not just because he's English but because he's a charismatic and talented fighter as well as being English
Don’t bet on him though, unless it’s only a small amount as Dan has very little chance at winning this fight and it would be a waste of money betting on him. I’ll be cheering him on but I’m not daft enough to bet against GSP.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
The charisma and talent is what keeps drawing me to him
I just like the dude. Even when he is being an ass, I think it’s funny.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
Same here
At least his shit talk is witty and usually right on the money, especially his Plastic Paddy jibes at Davis, plus he can back it up in his fights and has some sick power in his hands, shame that he doesn’t always take advantage when he has his opponent rocked or else he’d have more KOs to his credit.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
Great guy to watch and listen to
His lines are witty and funny. That plastic Paddy stuff is comedic genius. He needs to get out of the country to be his best. His camp is pretty good, but there are far better camps out there.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
I would love for him to unseat GSP, but I don’t think it will happen. At the least, I would like for GSP to re-assert his dominance with a stoppage in the first two rounds so I can stop making fun of him and pissing off all the GSP huggers.
The weather is here, I wish you were beautiful
pdub..that would be me..
you watch your mouth around gsp..or shall i resurrect the brocksucker diss..lol he may not always fight balls out…but he fights for the win…and why is that bad, cuz it’s not as thrilling to fans..i dunno..i think he fights really smart and that does not always = the most excitement to the average person..
To be fair both Dan and Paul train abroad
Hardy does a lot of work at 10th Planet and at the Wild Card gym, so he is developing his boxing and BJJ skills in proper camps in the US. Semtex also spends a lot of time in Holland training in top secret with quality strikers over there. Rough House are a pretty good camp and are getting the best out of both of them right now, unlike Bisping the Rough House lads don’t totally rely on training in the UK and they actually have some good trainers and cornermen.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
MMAMANIA OR FANS
DOES anybody know anything about Todd Duffe return?? kan we have a update? i think that would have been a better match for Matt instead of Kimbo or DUFFE vs KONGO. sorry off subject juz wanna know.
YOU CANT PLEASE EVERYBODY SO YOU MIGHT AS WELL PLEASE YOU!!!!!!!
by BigDickChainey on Jan 25, 2010 11:00 AM EST reply actions
Well said
Well said Nate Hardy has a punchers chance thats about it
Hardy
will not give GSP the same problems Alves or Fitch gave him. Those were really tough fights for GSP. I think tis will be more like a training session/practise round for him. This fight will not get out of the 2nd round. I think GSP is going to demoilsh Dan Hardy as a matter of fact this might be the fight that gets Dan to quit talking so much shit before his fights. Matt Hughes, Kos and BJ Penn all talked trash before there fights with George and he killed all of them brutally. BJ doesnt talk trash anymore he just goes out and dominates guys now, he should thank GSP for that beating.
I've mentioned this before...
… and will again: I didn’t even watch the first GSP vs. Serra fight because it seemed so laughable. Serra fighting GSP… mwahahahaha! We all know how that went. I’ll definitely be watching the GSP vs. Hardy fight.
GSP won't stand and bang.
He will get connected on, then it will be another highlight reel of takedowns to a unanimous decision.
by StringBeanRickJamesLookinFool on Jan 25, 2010 11:54 AM EST reply actions
I dont think anyone likes getting punched in the face,
its unnatural. Thats why strikers dont fair to well in MMA, you need ground game. If you think this fight is going the distance your on crack dude. GSP is going to make an example out of Dan Hardy, I will go as far as to say this will be the worst beating GSP has put on anyone. I will admitt that strikers without ground game always have a chance at that lucky punch, but thats all it is lucky, it has nothing to do with being a good fighter or having skill.
yeah but...
its a fight. its part of what they train for. i also hate hearing the term lucky punch. if a fighter throws it, its because they mean to connect with it. if there was anyone as big as GSP in the ww division who has good jits off their back, then maybe GSP would get challenged.
by StringBeanRickJamesLookinFool on Jan 25, 2010 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
I hate the phrases lucky punch or puncher's chance as well
It’s really annoying when people say that about quality strikers, unless they only have power and have no technique or sense of timing in their strikes then those terms are meaningless, generic and disrespectful. It always seems like a cop out and a way of excusing a disappointing defeat. If Dan Hardy lands a good punch then there’s nothing lucky about it, all it does is show off his skills as a fighter because he was able to land a powerful punch at the right time and he was able to prevent his opponent from putting him at a disadvantageous position that would neutralise his striking.
"If I could change my name what would it be? Jesus"
Tito Ortiz (seriously...)
he beat alves standing, who is best striker in division
but u already knew that right?
I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was.
I remember when...
GSP was an awesome striker, thanks Serra – you’ve created Matt Hughes mkII :(
Not that GSP isn’t awesome, he does what he needs to do to win – I just miss the more exciting part of his game that he was also pretty much the best in his division at.
I think the refs do need to start standing fights up faster or moving them off the cage if we aren’t to see more Couture/Vera main events, the rest of that card was great but if the sport is to keep growing they will need to make sure there aren’t too many wrestling matches where the winner is the one who hugs the other out of fighting. A little off topic I know.
I think Hardy is better than most think, like Semtex he’s got a lot of fights under his belt for his age and you don’t do that just by luck – even if the opponents weren’t A-level.
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Swick isnt a B level fighter and he got dominated of Hardy
WANDY RIP Bispings going to toy with you then destroy you
Swick is B level for sure
Always has been.
martial arts is about technique over size and strength. While strength and speed are great, technique will always overcome it.-FuckerDave 01/19/10
"Hardy will be talking tons of shit before this fight happens"
It’s a sure thing. Specially with the UFC Prime Time show that’s coming up. I even think that it’s part of the deal Dana Fucking White made with him which probably went like that: “we give you a shot a the title (even though you ain’t shit), you sell sell that motherfucking fight like it’s the return of the fucking British Empire you hear me?”
...you sell that (&#$&%&*(%$ fight...
Now that’s funny. It sounds like something Dana might be caught saying, also. I tend to agree, even if it is only in jest.
Making a difference...
George is gonna kill Hardy.
I see a 2nd round stoppage.
Not likely
Hardy is damn tough. He will probably end up having a long night on his back getting beatdown but he won’t be stopped in round two
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Jan 25, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
And
I’m pretty sure he won’t die either
by Shoguns Hairy Forearms. on Jan 25, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
yikes
Nate called it 1st ladies and gentleman! George is gonna kill him. Not even fair. Hardy wins a decision over Swick! big deal! Swick wouldnt stand a chance either. Daley is the only legit contender who hasnt already fought GSP. Alves tried, Fitch tried, KOS tried a while ago like Fitch. No chance for any of them. Looking forward to GSP moving up to MW and becoming a top 5 contender. Not #1 but theres a potential #2 spot for him.
HAHA
Some of these replys are awesome!!! GSP needs to move up to MW. Dan Hardy has a punchers chance but so do I. HAHA
Who deserves shot against GSP?
Let’s put our lips together and say P P P Paul Daley
Making a difference...
I agree with nate
Ardy IS a B level fighter imo. He didn’t dominate swick,bs, he had 3 relatively close decisions in his last 4 fights. 2 split decisions over nobodies, and a close fight with a pathetic looking swick, looking like he did with his first fight at welter weight. Gsp dominated alves and destroyed fitch, owned bj f-ing penn, on paper hardy is a poor match up with gsp. Gsp is no fool, if alves couldn’t even rock him in 5 rounds, bj couldn’t in 7 rounds…bloodied him though, I really doubt hardy will, both alves and bj are better strikers than him. The only guy who rocked him was someone without one previous tko to there record and now gsp has no chin….serra exposed him..f off. In 21 freaking fights gsp was only rocked once in I don’t know how many rounds, if you actually watch his fights carefully he outstrikes almost everyone. I saw the first bj penn fight again and was surprised at how many times gsp hit penn, even in the first round, kicked his legs so hard he swung around, they couldn’t stop talking about the blood…from his nose and the eye jab. Some peoples faces bruise or cut much easier than others, penn has one of those faces, a bat probably wouldn’t mark him. Ardy does have a punchers chance but in my opinion he’ll have less of a chance than serra did, gsp wanted to finish serra early and had no fear of his stand up and was over confident and sloppy, he sure as hell won’t do that with hardy. I think gsp will sub hardy with in the first 3 rounds or tko him, hardy won’t even come close to catching him.
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