Doug Marshall
American mixed martial arts fighter
Douglas Garrett Marshall (born February 3, 1977) is an American former professional mixed martial artist . A professional competitor from 2003 until 2014, Marshall has fought in Bellator , Tachi Palace Fights , the Super Fight League , and the Palace Fighting Championship , and the WEC , where he was the Light Heavyweight Champion . 19 of his 26 career bouts have ended via KO.
Background
Born and raised in Visalia, California , Marshall was a star linebacker for his high school football team but was expelled for fighting.
Mixed martial arts career
When TPF Middleweight Champion David Loiseau pulled out of a TPF 10 fight with Giva Santana due to an undisclosed injury requiring surgery, Marshall stepped in to face Santana in a middleweight non-title bout.[ 3] He lost via technical submission in the first round.
He next competed on India's Super Fight League 's third event, SFL 3 , against Zelg Galešić .[ 4] He lost the fight via KO early in the first round from a flying knee and punches.
Bellator MMA
In November 2012, Marshall made his debut for Bellator . He faced Hawaiian fighter Kala Hose at Bellator 82 .[ 5] He won the fight via knockout at just 22 seconds in the first round.
In January 2013, Bellator announced Marshall as a competitor in the Season Eight Middleweight Tournament . His quarterfinal fight took place at Bellator 89 against Andreas Spang . He won the fight via TKO in the first round. Marshall then faced Sultan Aliev in the semifinals at Bellator 92 , He won via split decision.
Having earned his title shot, Marshall faced Alexander Shlemenko on November 22, 2013 at Bellator 109 for the Bellator Middleweight Championship . He lost the fight via KO due to a body shot in the first round. Following the fight, Marshall tested positive for a banned substance and was subsequently fined and banned by the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission until February 7, 2014.[ 6]
Marshall faced Melvin Manhoef on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125 .[ 7]
Personal life
Marshall has a son.[ 8]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches
18 wins
8 losses
By knockout
13
7
By submission
3
1
By decision
2
0
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
18–8
Melvin Manhoef
KO (punch)
Bellator 125
September 19, 2014
1
1:45
Fresno, California , United States
Loss
18–7
Alexander Shlemenko
TKO (punch to the body)
Bellator 109
November 22, 2013
1
4:28
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania , United States
For the Bellator Middleweight Championship . Tested positive for banned substance post-fight.
Win
18–6
Brett Cooper
KO (punches)
Bellator 95
April 4, 2013
1
3:39
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Bellator Season Eight Middleweight Tournament Final.
Win
17–6
Sultan Aliev
Decision (split)
Bellator 92
March 7, 2013
3
5:00
Temecula, California , United States
Bellator Season Eight Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
16–6
Andreas Spång
TKO (punch)
Bellator 89
February 14, 2013
1
3:03
Charlotte, North Carolina , United States
Bellator Season Eight Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
15–6
Kala Hose
KO (punch)
Bellator 82
November 30, 2012
1
0:22
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan , United States
Loss
14–6
Zelg Galesic
KO (flying knee)
SFL 3
May 6, 2012
1
0:34
New Delhi , Delhi , India
Win
14–5
Richard Blake
KO (punch)
Twilight Fight Night: Numero Uno
September 10, 2011
1
0:21
Woodlake, California , United States
Loss
13–5
Givanildo Santana
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
TPF 10: Let The Chips Fall
August 5, 2011
1
0:29
Lemoore, California , United States
Loss
13–4
Kyacey Uscola
KO (punches)
TPF 6: High Stakes
September 13, 2010
1
3:17
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
13–3
B.J. Lacy
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Playboy Fight Night
March 6, 2010
3
1:35
Visalia, California , United States
Win
12–3
Keith Berry
KO (punches)
PURECOMBAT: Fearless
October 17, 2009
1
4:41
Tulare, California , United States
Win
11–3
Jaime Jara
Decision (split)
PFC 13: Validation
May 8, 2009
3
3:00
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
10–3
Rafael Real
TKO (punches)
PFC 11: All In
November 20, 2008
1
1:09
Lemoore, California , United States
Middleweight debut.
Win
9–3
Phil Collins
TKO (punches)
PFC 9: The Return
July 18, 2008
2
0:40
Lemoore, California , United States
Loss
8–3
Brian Stann
TKO (punches)
WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann
March 26, 2008
1
1:35
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Lost the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
8–2
Ariel Gandulla
Submission (armbar)
WEC 31
December 12, 2007
1
0:55
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Defended the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship . Broke the record for the most consecutive WEC Light Heavyweight Championship title defenses (2).
Win
7–2
Justin McElfresh
KO (punch)
WEC 27
May 12, 2007
1
2:16
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Defended the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
6–2
Lodune Sincaid
TKO (punches)
WEC 23
August 17, 2006
2
0:51
Lemoore, California , United States
Won the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship .
Win
5–2
Jeff Terry
TKO (punches)
WEC 22
July 28, 2006
1
1:50
Lemoore, California , United States
Loss
4–2
Tim McKenzie
TKO (punches and elbows)
WEC 19: Undisputed
March 17, 2006
1
3:35
Lemoore, California, United States
Light Heavyweight debut. Weighed in at 195 lbs.
Loss
4–1
James Irvin
KO (knee)
WEC 15
May 19, 2005
2
0:45
Lemoore, California , United States
For the WEC Heavyweight Championship .
Win
4–0
Carlos Garcia
KO (punches)
WEC 12
October 21, 2004
1
2:46
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
3–0
Anthony Arria
Submission (armbar )
WEC 10
May 21, 2004
1
0:22
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
2–0
Lavar Johnson
TKO (corner stoppage)
WEC 9
January 16, 2004
1
5:00
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
1–0
Anthony Fuller
TKO (submission to punches)
WEC 8
October 17, 2003
1
0:32
Lemoore, California , United States
See also
References
^ From champion to outsider, Doug “The Rhino” Marshall looks for return to top | MMA Junkie
^ "Elite team jiu jitsu/Muay thai Visalia, California - BJJ / JiuJitsu, Muay Thai, MMA, Judo Presented by Fight Team" . Archived from the original on 2018-02-26. Retrieved 2015-05-01 .
^ "With The Crow Grounded, Doug 'The Rhino' Marshall Steps In at Tachi Palace Fights 10" . Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos . MMAWeekly.com. 2011-07-28. Retrieved 2011-07-28 .
^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/28185/bobby-lashley-vs-james-thompson-to-headlined-super-fight-league-3-on-may-6.mma Archived 2012-11-05 at the Wayback Machine
^ "Bellator 82 card set with Good-Koreshkov welterweight finals, plus return of Kala Hose" . MMAJunkie.com. 2012-11-29. Archived from the original on 2012-11-30.
^ "Report: Doug Marshall positive for banned substance, suspended by Pennsylvania commission" . MMAJunkie.com. 2013-12-17.
^ "Melvin Manhoef vs. Doug Marshall announced as Bellator 125 main event" . mmafighting.com. August 12, 2014.
^ "Toe-to-toe with Doug "The Rhino" Marshall" . OCRegister.com, by Carlos Arias. 2008-03-25. Archived from the original on 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2008-07-28 .
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