The lineup strength was a bit lacking for the UFC’s weekend debut in New Zealand, but like similar cards, the fighters delivered, and the end result was a number of solid fights. While Saturday’s four-fight main card, which streamed on UFC Fight Pass from Vector Arena in Auckland, had its ups and downs, the main event ended on a high as Nate Marquardt (33-13-2 MMA, 11-6 UFC) made a successful return to the middleweight division with a first-round submission victory over James Te Huna (16-8 MMA, 5-4 UFC), a former light heavyweight who made the drop to 185 pounds. It was arguably the most important victory of Marquardt’s career.
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