Doug Marshall
| Doug Marshall | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 3, 1977 Visalia, California, United States |
| Other names | The Rhino |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division |
Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Visalia, California, United States |
| Team |
Elite Team Martial Arts Visalia Fight Club |
| Rank |
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] Black belt in Muay Thai[2] |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 12 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Douglas Garrett Marshall (born February 3, 1977) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2003, Marshall has also formerly competed for the WEC, where he was the former Light Heavyweight Champion.
Background
Marshall is from Visalia, California and had a troubled childhood. Marshall's parents divorced when he was 14 years old and he was involved in many street fights growing up. Marshall attended Mount Whitney High School where he played linebacker on the football team and was talented, however he was later expelled for a year because of fighting. Marshall was then put in a continuation school where he could earn the necessary credits to come back to high school, but was expelled again from the continuation school for similar offenses. Eventually Marshall did graduate and earn a high school diploma, and also worked in the construction trade as a flooring contractor to support himself. Marshall began fighting after being challenged by his father to compete in the rising sport. Marshall attended a WEC event and told his father that he could defeat one of the fighters in the cage, and after his father challenged him to this, the 26-year-old Marshall went to a local gym and began training, eventually beating that fighter in his third professional fight.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
World Extreme Cagefighting
Marshall began his career in the WEC at Heavyweight, but dropped down a weight class when Zuffa eliminated that division upon purchasing the organization. He won the WEC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Lodune Sincaid and subsequently defended it twice against Justin McElfresh and Ariel Gandulla.
After losing his title to Brian Stann, Marshall left the WEC and began competing for the now-defunct Palace Fighting Championship. Since the PFC has disbanded, Marshall most recently knocked out Keith Berry in the first round of PureCombat's Fearless event on October 17, 2009.
Independent promotions
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.[4] 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.[5] 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.[6] 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.
On April 4, 2013, Marshall faced Brett Cooper in the finals of the Season Eight Middleweight Tournament at Bellator 95. He won the fight via knockout in round one.
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.[7]
Marshall faced Melvin Manhoef on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125.[8] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Personal life
Marshall has a son.[9]
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- WEC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
- Two successful title defenses
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 26 matches | 18 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 7 |
| By submission | 4 | 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 (body punch) | 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 (punch) | 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 | KO (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 | KO (punches) | WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann | March 26, 2008 | 1 | 1:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost 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 WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–2 | Justin McElfresh | KO (punch) | WEC 27 | May 12, 2007 | 1 | 2:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Defended WEC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–2 | Lodune Sincaid | TKO (punches) | WEC 23 | August 17, 2006 | 2 | 0:51 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won 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 (strikes) | 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 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 | Submission (strikes) | WEC 8 | October 17, 2003 | 1 | 0:32 | Lemoore, California, United States |
References
- ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2010/09/from-champion-to-outsider-doug-the-rhino-marshall-looking-for-return-to-the-top
- ↑ http://www.fightteam.net/MMA-SCHOOL/8694727/VISALIA/CA/elite-team-jiu-jitsu-muay-thai
- ↑ http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/09/18/4131774/bellator-125-visalias-doug-martin.html
- ↑ "With The Crow Grounded, Doug ‘The Rhino’ Marshall Steps In at Tachi Palace Fights 10". 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?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
- ↑ "Bellator 82 card set with Good-Koreshkov welterweight finals, plus return of Kala Hose". MMAJunkie.com. 2012-11-29.
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
External links
| Preceded by Lodune Sincaid |
5th WEC Light Heavyweight Champion August 17, 2006 - March 26, 2008 |
Succeeded by Brian Stann |