John Marsh (fighter)
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| John Marsh | |
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| Nickname | The Bull |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Born | September 15, 1970 |
| Town of birth | Torrance, California |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 5 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
John Michael Marsh (born September 15, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He last fought for the Tokyo Sabres of the International Fight League.
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[edit] MMA
Marsh turned to MMA in 1993 at age 23. He has made appearances in top organizations such as Pride, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the International Fight League. He is currently the training partner of MMA Legend David 'Tank' Abbott and has honed his jiu jitsu skills under Royce Gracie. One of Marsh's most notable wins was over Wesley 'Cabbage' Correira in Rumble on the Rock 5 in 2004.
[edit] Outside MMA
Marsh was a private bodyguard for Grammy-winning recording artist, producer and actor Dr. Dre and wrestled at El Camino Junior College. He currently resides in Redondo Beach, California. He currently is married and has two children.[citation needed]
[edit] MMA Record
| 7-6-0 (wins-losses-draws) | |||||||
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | |
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| Loss | Oleg Taktarov | Submission (Kneebar) | BodogFIGHT - USA vs. Russia | 11/30/2007 | 2 | 0:33 | |
| Loss | Chad Griggs | TKO (Strikes) | IFL-Houston | 2/2/2007 | 3 | 2:32 | |
| Win | Shane Faulkner | KO | Extreme Wars 2-X-1 | 3/18/2006 | 3 | 2:51 | |
| Loss | Mike Van Arsdale | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 52-Couture vs Liddell 2 | 4/16/2005 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | Wesley Correira | Decision | ROTR 5-Rumble on the Rock 5 | 5/7/2004 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Ricco Rodriguez | Decision | PRIDE 12-Cold Fury | 12/9/2000 | 2 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Vladimir Matyushenko | Decision | IFC WC 6-Warriors Challenge 6 | 3/25/2000 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Jeremy Horn | Decision | NG 13-Neutral Grounds 13 | 11/20/1999 | N/A | N/A | |
| Loss | Josh Barnett | Submission (Kimura) | SB 13-SuperBrawl 13 | 9/7/1999 | 1 | 4:23 | |
| Win | Travis Fulton | Submission (Heel Hook) | SB 13-SuperBrawl 13 | 9/7/1999 | 2 | 2:48 | |
| Win | Jack Swart | Submission (Keylock) | RIR-Rumble in Reno | 9/4/1998 | N/A | N/A | |
| Win | Keith Stewert | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | RIR-Rumble in Reno | 9/4/1998 | N/A | N/A | |
| Win | Paul Pumphery | Submission | EC 17-Extreme Challenge 17 | 4/11/1998 | 1 | 4:22 | |
| Win | Griffen Reynaud | Submission | EC 17-Extreme Challenge 17 | 4/11/1998 | 1 | 6:22 | |
