Nate Marquardt announces retirement

Former Strikeforce champion Nate Marquardt is done with professional fighting.
The 56-fight veteran announced on his website Thursday that he is hanging up the gloves after 18 years of MMA competition. Marquardt, 38, made a name for himself as a top-ranked fighter during his time with the UFC, Strikeforce, and Japan’s Pancrase promotion.
In 25 Octagon appearances, Marquardt went 13-12 with notable wins over Jeremy Horn, Demian Maia, and Rousimar Palhares, among others. He failed to unseat