Nate Marquardt vs Rousimar Palhares official for UFC 118 in Boston
by Jesse Holland on Jun 22, 2010 10:12 AM EDT
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Top ranked middleweight contender Nate Marquardt (29-9-2) will be facing a very stiff test this summer now that he's booked to face muscular submission master Rousimar Palhares (11-2) at UFC 118: "Edgar vs. Penn 2" on Aug. 28 in Boston.
The UFC today officially announced the middleweight match-up, first reported by MMAmania.com back in May.
"The Great" is coming off a "Relentless" beat down at the hands of now number one middleweight contender Chael Sonnen at UFC 109 back in February. Many people pegged the fight as an easy win for Marquardt, but Mr. Sonnen showed us all yet again what good 'ole American wrestling can do for you in this sport.
Prior to the Sonnen defeat, Nate had won three consecutive fights inside the Octagon, including a 21-second dismantling of Demian Maia at UFC 102. That win propelled Marquardt back to the top of the division, but another title shot was just not meant to be at the moment.
Palhares is coming off a controversial submission win over Tomasz Drwal at UFC 111 back on March 27, failing to break the heel hook submission he applied in the first round in a timely fashion. The "Gorilla" tapped to no avail and referee Kevin Mulhall had to physically intervene upon calling the fight.
"Toquinho" later apologized for the hiccup, insisting there was no harm intended, but the NJSACB wasn't impressed with his post-fight apology and slapped him with a 90-day suspension.
He'll now look to redeem himself against perhaps his stiffest test to date (sans Dan Henderson) later this summer.
For the latest UFC 118: "Edgar vs. Penn 2" fight card and line-up click here.
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whosimar?
Rousimar!
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by salamagogo on Jun 22, 2010 10:14 AM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
lol
that guy scares a lot of people. Me included.
Tough night for Nate. PANCRASE style – bring it back
Mark Hominik vs Josh Grispi
Winner fights Aldo. WEC is noice.
by Bigger Zino on Jun 22, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm leaning more and more towards Rousi...
Going to be a really good one.
’’They've done studies you know... 60% of the Time, it works every Time...’’ – Brian Fantana
Humble guy, devoted athlete, tough opponent for anyone.
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by Eduardo Cruz on Jun 22, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Ed, have you talked with Paulo Thiago since the Kampmann fight...?
I am just curious if he had an injury or something going in, as he just didn’t seem like himself from the get-go.
If so, give him a shout out for me. He’s one of my fav’s
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by JimmieGreens on Jun 22, 2010 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Wholesimar
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by Eduardo Cruz on Jun 22, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
boooooo-simar
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by salamagogo on Jun 22, 2010 12:59 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
whats up with that 9o say suspension anyway
That’s pretty much pointless unless you are someone like kos…havein him stand in a corner for a few minutes would have affected him more
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by salamagogo on Jun 22, 2010 10:17 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
*9o day
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by salamagogo on Jun 22, 2010 10:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
ya but that wouldve hurt his feelings
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by McArthur... on Jun 22, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
i would love to see rousimar take this. my worries are…..nate (probably) is good enough on the ground to avoid subs. Nate prolly has the better striking, and wrestling, nd will prolly stay on top enough and avoid to get the decision (like hendo)
But…..paul harris has unorthodox strikes…..has power…..and if he gets ahold of a leg….he might take it home…..
WAR tree stump!
Hopefully Nate breaks something on Paul Harris
Little bastard needs a lesson, the hard way.
by Lester The Pimp on Jun 22, 2010 10:29 AM EDT reply actions
You can't break Toquinho!
Conan : You are known as a striker. Is that correct? Tell me what that means.
Chuck : Well I like to punch people, or kick them.
He’s thick.
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by Eduardo Cruz on Jun 22, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Break something on Toquinho?
Like trying to snap an oak tree at its base….not going to happen
by domino effect on Jun 22, 2010 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Id love to see Marquardt hurt this guy. I wouldn’t say that about many, but I saw total intention from Palhares on that last sub.
by theworldismine on Jun 22, 2010 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
I agree..
Toquinho is tuff and all, but something about his vibe is off. In his last fight, his opponent tapped twice and the ref still had to pry him off the guys heel. Then wants to refer to Murillo Bustemante vs Matt Lindand back in the day… which is BS. I think this is a hard match up for both fighters. I would like to see Nate win this one. People may say how humble and a nice person, but Palhares’s actions in the octagon hasn’t shown that.
Agreed, Palhares has some bad karma coming his way
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Palhares got this in the first round
the era of the over hyped and overrated Nate The Great is coming to a end
Shane Cawin....the next UFC HW champ....Mir......another puffy face with an added broken jaw....Brock you're next
Its Going To Be A Good One
If Palhares turns this into a striking fight Nate will absolutely shred him apart. If he decides to stay agressive, get close, clinch and TD then he has all the skills in the world to win. I dont see a finish however
palhares
will win this one. and it will be the first time someones getting amputated in a mma fight.
Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA
by robinhorobson on Jun 22, 2010 5:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
aaaah dammit
i forgot about the ear. ok no record for rousimar but still he will finish marquard and it will be brutal
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by robinhorobson on Jun 22, 2010 5:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nate is going to knock Rousimar’s head off, the guy has a beatdown coming and Nate knows how to give one as long as Herb Dean isn’t reffing this should be a long night for Palhares.
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cause what's your Rampage to Rashad Evans/"
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