Nearing the 50th fight of his MMA career, and approaching two years since his most recent victory, Nate Marquardt plans to leave the welterweight division behind for good next month. Marquardt (32-13-2 MMA, 10-6 UFC) headlines UFC Fight Night 43 against James Te Huna (16-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) in New Zealand, and at a Monday news conference announcing tickets for the event, the veteran said the move back to middleweight is one he believes will stick for him. “I believe it’s permanent,” Marquardt said. “It’s my natural weight, and I feel like I fight best at middleweight.” “UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Marquardt” will take place June 28 at Vector Arena in Auckland and is expected to stream on UFC Fight Pass. Marquardt is looking to break out of a three-fight skid
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UFC Fight Night 43′s Nate Marquardt plans to remain at middleweight – MMA Junkie