UFN 22 – Nate Marquardt hits back at Dan Hardy’s recent criticism of wrestling in MMA
UFC middleweight title contender, Nate Marquardt has responded to Dan Hardy’s recent criticism of wrestlers in MMA, explaining rather than bitching about it, maybe he should learn it.
Speaking via tonight’s UFC Fight Night 22 conference call, Marquardt said:
“That’s just coming from someone who isn’t a good wrestler. Wrestling is a big part of MMA. He shouldn’t complain about it, he should learn it. With MMA, you see changes and trends in the sport. One minute the strikers are dominating it, the next minute it’s the wrestlers. You have to watch that and adapt to it.”
Marquardt will be back in action next week when he takes on Rousimar Palhares at UFC Fight Night 22 in Austin, Texas. A win in this one will likely put him back in title contention after suffering a loss last time out.
By Michael Pepper. (Follow me on Twitter)
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