Doug Marshall

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 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. 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. 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. 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.

Marshall faced Melvin Manhoef on September 19, 2014 at Bellator 125.

Personal life Marshall has a son.

Championships and accomplishments Bellator Fighting Championships Bellator Season Eight Middleweight Tournament Winner World Extreme Cagefighting WEC Light Heavyweight Championship (One time) Two successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Melvin Manhoef KO (punch) Bellator 125

Fresno, California, United States Loss

Alexander Shlemenko TKO (punch to the body) Bellator 109

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Brett Cooper KO (punches) Bellator 95

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Sultan Aliev Decision (split) Bellator 92

Temecula, California, United States Win

Andreas Spång TKO (punch) Bellator 89

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Kala Hose KO (punch) Bellator 82

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States Loss

Zelg Galesic KO (flying knee) SFL 3

New Delhi, Delhi, India Win

Richard Blake KO (punch) Twilight Fight Night: Numero Uno

Woodlake, California, United States Loss

Givanildo Santana Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) TPF 10: Let The Chips Fall

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Kyacey Uscola KO (punches) TPF 6: High Stakes

Lemoore, California, United States Win

B.J. Lacy Submission (rear-naked choke) Playboy Fight Night

Visalia, California, United States Win

Keith Berry KO (punches) PURECOMBAT: Fearless

Tulare, California, United States Win

Jaime Jara Decision (split) PFC 13: Validation

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Rafael Real TKO (punches) PFC 11: All In

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Phil Collins TKO (punches) PFC 9: The Return

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Brian Stann TKO (punches) WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ariel Gandulla Submission (armbar) WEC 31

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Justin McElfresh KO (punch) WEC 27

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lodune Sincaid TKO (punches) WEC 23

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Jeff Terry TKO (punches) WEC 22

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Tim McKenzie TKO (punches and elbows) WEC 19: Undisputed

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

James Irvin KO (knee) WEC 15

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Carlos Garcia KO (punches) WEC 12

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Anthony Arria Submission (armbar) WEC 10

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Lavar Johnson TKO (corner stoppage) WEC 9

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Anthony Fuller TKO (submission to punches) WEC 8

Lemoore, California, United States