AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- Nate Marquardt tapped out James Te Huna in the first round of their main-event bout on Saturday at "UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs. Michael Gallup Cowboys Jersey . Marquardt," New Zealands first UFC card. Te Huna, who in 2010 became the UFCs first New Zealander, thrilled the crowd with his walk-in, which featured Maori warriors performing a traditional haka war dance. The energy carried into the cage, as both Te Huna and Marquardt started in rapid fashion. But after a few big exchanges on the feet, the end would come on the floor. Battling in the clinch against the cage, Marqaurdt (33-13-2) threw Te Huna (16-8) to the canvas and moved immediately into mount. When Te Huna rolled to escape, Marquardt went to the back and then slipped off to the side, trapping the arm and extending it to earn a submission win with 26 seconds left in the opening round. "An armbar was not part of my plan," said Marquardt. "It just sort of happened." The nights heavyweight co-feature was a little light on action, but Jared Rosholt (11-1) picked up a one-sided decision win over Australian fan-favourite Soa Palelei (21-4). It was Rosholts wrestling pedigree that earned him the win, utilizing a grinding grappling attack to bring Palelei repeatedly to the floor and preventing him from really ever launching any sort of attack. The crowd often booed the slow-paced fight, but at the end of 15 minutes, it was clear Rosholt had done enough to win the fight, and he was awarded the victory with three scores of 30-27. "I was a little disappointed with that win," Rosholt admitted. "I had a vision to dominate, which I did, but not in the fashion I wanted. "My last few fights have gone the distance, which is disappointing but proves that I have the conditioning, which is definitely an advantage at this weight class." In a grappling-heavy featherweight matchup, Charles Oliveira (18-4) scored an impressive submission win over fellow jiu-jitsu ace Hatsu Hioki (27-8-2). The entertaining matchup saw both men transition and sweep to dominant positions on the floor while seeking submission opportunities. Multiple attempts came from both men, but it was a modified guillotine choke in the second round that sealed the victory for Oliveira. Trapped in the hold, Hioki was forced to tap out for the first time in his career. "My opponent tonight was very tough and challenging," Oliveira admitted after the fight. "I studied all of his fights and knew he would be tough. "I know we are in New Zealand, but you always hear Brazilians in the crowd. They are the most passionate fight fans and always make lot of noise. Tonight, they inspired me to take the win." In the nights first main-card matchup, New Zealand native Robert Whittaker (13-4) picked up an impressive decision win over fellow welterweight Mike Rhodes (6-3). Whittaker, the former winner of "The Ultimate Fighter: The Smashes," was the better striker throughout the three-round affair, using crisp boxing to pick apart his opponent with a sharp jab and powerful right hand. Rhodes was a game opponent, offering counters until the end and never seeming to slow, but Whittakers relentless attack earned him all three rounds, and he was awarded an unanimous-decision win with scores of 30-27 across the board. "The game plan was to throw as many weapons at my opponent as possible," Whittaker said after the win. "Hats off to Mike -- he gave a lot and definitely took a lot of shots. I like to think I punch hard, so props to him to keep on going." 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Manchester Uniteds resurgence, based on its glut of attacking riches, is offering a tantalizing glimpse of what to expect next season with its defence sorted out.And the fight for the final Champions League place could involve five or six teams and be the most thrilling in years.The second part of the festive fixture pileup takes place on Sunday, when squad strength is set to come into play as 18 of the leagues 20 teams play their second matches in the space of 48 hours.Chelsea holds a three-point lead over City heading into a tricky-looking away match at Southampton, which has recovered from a blip and is back in the top four. With City on a seven-match winning streak and at home to relegation-threatened Burnley, there is a chance of a twist in the title race.Third-place United is unbeaten in eight matches, winning seven of them, but faces a test of its new-found credentials in an away match at Tottenham — one of a slew of teams in the chasing pack in the hunt for European football next season.Elsewhere, West Ham meets Arsenal in a match pitting fifth vs. sixth respectively, while Liverpool hosts Swansea in another game between two teams in the top nine and in reach of the top four.Here are some things to know about the 19th round of games, which marks the mid-point of the campaign:___VINTAGE TERRYScoring goals at one end and keeping them out at the other, John Terry is a player reborn at Chelsea.Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho sees my John of 2004, 05, 06 in the recent displays of the former England captain, who has been a rock in the teams superb start to the season.Terry has scored goals in each of his last two games and helped Chelsea keep clean sheets in six of its last seven matches.Terry was Chelseas captain during Mourinhos first spell as manager at Stamford Bridge, helping the team to back-to-back Premier League titles in 2005 and 06.Key to Chelseas obduracy in defence is the form of holding midfielder Nemanja Matic, who has been one of the star players in the Premier League this season and a brilliant protector of the back four.Hes been a revelation for us, Terrry said. Allen Hurns Cowboys Jersey. ___SOUTHAMPTON RECOVERYSouthampton was Chelseas nearest challenger only a month ago, before a defeat to Man City sparked a run of four league losses that burst the bubble at St. Marys Stadium.The south-coast side is back in form after successive wins against Everton and Crystal Palace, scoring three goals in both games, and could give Chelsea problems.For everybody, Chelsea are the biggest test, Southampton manager Ronald Koeman said. In my opinion, they are the best team in the Premier League until now, but we believe in ourselves and it will be a great game.Southampton has struggled against the top teams this season, though, losing to Liverpool, City, Arsenal and Man United.___ROONEY REVELLINGWayne Rooney has dropped back into central midfield as Man United manager Louis van Gaal looks to find a spot for all his attacking players — and the England captain is responding with some of his best form in years.Rooney scored twice in Fridays 3-1 win over Newcastle to take his team-high tally to nine goals for the season. He has scored eight times in his last eight games for club and country, and is keeping up his scoring form despite playing in midfield for United.Its a role that Ive played many times and I know I can play, said Rooney, who has played behind Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie for the last two games. The manager has given me even more license to get forward and get into the box from that role.Comparing himself to United great Paul Scholes, Rooney added: As Paul did many times over his career, he could see the ball when it was wide and see the space and run into it.___EVERTON STRUGGLINGIts been a tough season for the Merseyside clubs — but while Liverpool appears to be on the rise, nothing is going right for Everton.The blue half of Merseyside has lost four of its last six Premier League games to drop to 12th place in the standings. The team is 13 points behind where it was last season after 18 games, with its regression perhaps due to its involvement in the Europa League.Everton lost 1-0 at home to Stoke on Friday during which defender Phil Jagielka, American goalkeeper Tim Howard and winger Kevin Mirallas were injured and are all set to miss Sundays trip to Newcastle.It is a pivotal moment in the season for us, Everton manager Roberto Martinez said. 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