Nate “The Great” Marquardt began his professional mixed martial arts career a little over a decade ago.  Since then, he has become a dominating fighter, racking up an impressive 30-9-2 record across various promotions.

Back in Sept., Marquardt defeated Brazilian Top Team’s Rousimar Palhares with a definitive first round stoppage due to strikes.  Palhares immediately protested the decision, while still on his back, accusing Marquardt of “greasing”. Ring officials immediately checked Marquardt ... 

Finally – The UFC has made a move that’s sure to make a lot of fight fans happy! In a media conference call today, Ultimate Fighting Championship® President Dana White announced that they are adding two new championship divisions at bantamweight (135lbs.) and featherweight (145lbs.), while also announcing a new television deal with the VERSUS Network to air four UFC fights in 2011.

The UFC has just auctioned off one bad-ass car, a custom Camaro, for $350,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas, Nev., with all funds benefitting the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

UFC President Dana White, who happens to be in Indianapolis for the UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop Pay-Per-View event, tweeted, "Thank you to all the bidders on the UFC Camaro!! It went for $350k!!! That money goes to the troops. So amazing!!! I LOVE UFC fans."

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