Nate Marquardt would like to fight Dan Henderson

ToeZup · 09-19-2008, 12:47 PM

It looks like Nate the great wants to fight Hendo and Bisping next. Check it out.

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On his win over Kampmann...

"I definitely felt comfortable on my feet."

"I was really happy. I had been working hard on some specific things and I think it paid off in this fight."

"I used to fight cautious and defensive and now I fight more offensive-minded and aggressive."

"When I had him hurt, I knew I could finish him then."

On his future plans...

"I definitely want to fight Anderson. I don’t know when I’m going to get that chance, but until then, I would like to fight Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping and anybody else out there that’s a contender."

On Silva vs. Cote...

"Silva on paper has the advantage, but I think Cote has a good chance. He’s got good boxing skills, he’s a tough guy and he’s going to hang in there. Even if he gets hit, he’s not going to freeze up. He definitely has a chance."

T-Bone · 09-19-2008, 01:41 PM

I like how Nate said was working on a few specific things for the Kampmann fight and it paid off...hell yeah...very impressive!

The thread title matchups sense as it related to the set up to TUF 9 that Sam Caplan was speculating about...

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Traditionally, the coach selections for each season of TUF have been utilized as a marketing vehicle for a match between the two coaches. One would think that if Bisping is selected that a high-profile U.S.-born middleweight would be selected as his adversary. Top middleweight contenders such as Dan Henderson and Nathan Marquardt might be ideal candidates.

Winner of Nate/Dan v. The Count

operator · 09-19-2008, 02:08 PM

I really think this division is overlooked. There are a lot of great competitive fights to be had, it's just that there is a monster on top that runs through them.

Disco · 09-19-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by opsy

I really think this division is overlooked. There are a lot of great competitive fights to be had, it's just that there is a monster on top that runs through them.

That monster is so bored he's fought in a different DIVISION looking for a challenge.

Dominance in its purest form.

kermit · 09-19-2008, 02:23 PM

I'm going to put money on Cote knocking Silva out in the 1st round. I have a feeling.

Elder · 09-19-2008, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kermit

I'm going to put money on Cote knocking Silva out in the 1st round. I have a feeling.

Free money? Let me send you my address.

CounterPuncher · 09-19-2008, 02:29 PM

I would really like to see this fight.

However if the winner of this fight were to fight Bisping, I think they would both beat him without too much trouble at this point.

Scarecrow · 09-19-2008, 03:43 PM

I'd put Irvin on the same level as Cote. Cote may have a strong chin, but you can't say that Leben and Franklin are any worse and look at what happened to them. Betting against Silva in this fight will be a waste of money. Betting for him won't earn you squat, but whatever.

LionHeartWarchild · 09-19-2008, 04:27 PM

I'd love to see Marquardt/Hendo, would be an exciting match.

operator · 09-19-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

I'd put Irvin on the same level as Cote. Cote may have a strong chin, but you can't say that Leben and Franklin are any worse and look at what happened to them. Betting against Silva in this fight will be a waste of money. Betting for him won't earn you squat, but whatever.

Eh, you probably have some cash to gamble with after Schafer

Scarecrow · 09-19-2008, 04:58 PM

I owe almost everything I have right now to Twigz. He was generous enough to make a charitable donation to the cause. But yea, I did win on Shafer. I just wish I could have bet more. 5/2 odds are just too hard to pass up.

kermit · 09-19-2008, 10:02 PM

Well, Cote is getting odds of 5/1.

Anderson Silva is going to lose sometime.

Sonic Death Monkey · 09-19-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CounterPuncher

I would really like to see this fight.

However if the winner of this fight were to fight Bisping, I think they would both beat him without too much trouble at this point.

Yeah the winner shouldn't fight Bisping, that would be a clear step down for the winner imo. I wouldn't mind if the winner get another shot against Anderson. Perhaps after Okami gets a crack, but I don't know how his doing with his injury.

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Originally Posted by Scarecrow

I'd put Irvin on the same level as Cote. Cote may have a strong chin, but you can't say that Leben and Franklin are any worse and look at what happened to them. Betting against Silva in this fight will be a waste of money. Betting for him won't earn you squat, but whatever.

I agree, a good chin won't help you against Anderson. It's better than a weak chin ldo, but if Anderson connects you're going down no matter how good chin you have. He's proven he can KO anyone in matters of seconds. A good chin is only a small part of the toolbox you'll need to beat him.

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Originally Posted by kermit

Well, Cote is getting odds of 5/1.

Anderson Silva is going to lose sometime.

I think betting on Cote at 5/1 is a waste of money. On the flip side I'd take 1/5 on Silva, but then again I think there's better spots than that as well.

Greenman · 09-21-2008, 10:40 AM

Well, I am betting with my heart on this one. Silva is great, but I will be putting a patriotic bet on Cote. Especuially at 5/1 odds.

And to stick with the thread, I will be betting on Hendo vs Nate. Although I think it will be an awesome scrap.

Disco · 09-21-2008, 10:45 AM

Do I think Cote will be the one to derail the Silva train? Hell no. Points are on Silva. Period. No brainer.

FightFan76 · 09-21-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kermit

I'm going to put money on Cote knocking Silva out in the 1st round. I have a feeling.

Everything about me wants to call you crazy but I have kinda thinking about that as well and have some what of a feeling about this fight as well. Would I bet points/money? Hell no but I just realize that when everybody stops looking for a certain guy to lose.....BAM!!!! he gets beat by someone who has no buisness beating him and Cote fits that bill perfectly; match-up wise this is Leben/Siva2.....

kev0 · 09-21-2008, 08:59 PM

Hendo/Marquardt certainly shouldnt be fighting for the "right" to fight Bisping, though I would certainly be excited for any combination of the three. Here's hoping rumors of Bisping/Hendo coaching TUF 9 prove true so all the titles get left alone for a while.

Oh, and I have never been so sure of two main events in my life as I was of 86 & 88. I though Forrest was WAY out of his league, and I thought Rashad was being fed to Chuck, like every other wrestler before him. Needless to say I ended up quite embarrassed, and a few bucks lighter. So I refuse to count Cote out.

riversideblues · 09-22-2008, 02:41 AM

Who or what has Bisping really beat or done to be even mentioned in the same article as top fighters like Marquardt and Hendo??

I seriously don't get this Bisping hype, he's great against fighters who are obviously worse than him, but come on, who isn't? I'd be really intrigued to see what would happen in a Marquart/Henderson matchup, lately I haven't been as impressed with Dangerous Dan, and Nate has been on a serious tear being that (imo of course) he's the #2 middleweight and bent on proving he's #1

kermit · 09-22-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by riversideblues

Who or what has Bisping really beat or done to be even mentioned in the same article as top fighters like Marquardt and Hendo??

I seriously don't get this Bisping hype, he's great against fighters who are obviously worse than him, but come on, who isn't? I'd be really intrigued to see what would happen in a Marquart/Henderson matchup, lately I haven't been as impressed with Dangerous Dan, and Nate has been on a serious tear being that (imo of course) he's the #2 middleweight and bent on proving he's #1

Well, in this instance, he's being mentioned because an upcoming TUF will be the UK vs US. It makes sense that the UK team will be coached by a UK fighter and clearly Bisping is the biggest UK fighter in MMA.

WanderleiSilver · 09-22-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by riversideblues

Who or what has Bisping really beat or done to be even mentioned in the same article as top fighters like Marquardt and Hendo??

I seriously don't get this Bisping hype, he's great against fighters who are obviously worse than him, but come on, who isn't? I'd be really intrigued to see what would happen in a Marquart/Henderson matchup, lately I haven't been as impressed with Dangerous Dan, and Nate has been on a serious tear being that (imo of course) he's the #2 middleweight and bent on proving he's #1

It's Marquardt saying it so he must have done something, but I see what you mean.

I'm a big Bisping fan myself but I feel the UFC are trying to make him look better than he actually is, so they appear to have a British fighter on par with the best Americans and while that's good for the UFC, I think it's going to hurt Bisping in the long run.