RESULTS - WEC 33 Marshall vs. Stann

I'm a little behind schedule in bringing the results from the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) event that took place March 26th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Unfortunantly I've been under the weather, but couldn't resist sharing the story of "Marshall vs. Stann."

The nights main event for WEC 33 was a 205-pound light heavyweight title fight between current WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Doug "The Rhino" Marshall and U.S. Marine Corps Captain, Brian "All American" Stann.

Marshall came into the fight with a 7-2 record and trains out of Visalia Fight Club in California. Stann, the challenger stepped into the cage sporting an undefeated 5-0 record and trains with Team Quest.

Marshall is coming off an armbar submission victory over Ariel Gandulla in only 0:55 of the first round during WEC 31. Stann dominated Jeremiah Billington by way of a TKO in 3:07 of the first round during WEC 30.

Stann always comes to fight and is known for his strong heavy-handed striking, this would be the toughest challenger "The Rhino" had faced. Both fights have limited experience in a solid ground game but I didn't expect this fight to be much of a grappling match.

After the sounding of the opening bell, both fighters move to the center of the cage and begin launching their bombs, Stann's in the form of fists, Marshall seeming to favor kicks. Marshall manages to get Stann into a Thai clinch, but Stann manages to avoid damage while working on the champ's body. They separate and Marshall starts unloading some big shots before getting caught with a solid left hook from Stann that puts him to the canvas and on his back. Referee Herb Dean lets it go just a little bit longer, but Stann follows Marshall down looking to do more damage and Dean stepped in to halt the bout at 1:35 of Round 1. Giving the WEC a new Light Heavyweight Champion, Brian "All American" Stann

- WEC 33 RESULTS -
Brian Stan beats Doug Marshall by TKO (Referee Stoppage) at 1:35 of R1
Chael Sonnen beats Bryan Baker by Decision (Unanimous)
Marcus Hicks beats Ed Ratcliff by Submission (Guillotine) at 1:42 of R1
Steve Cantwell beats Tim McKenzie by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:13 of R1
Hiromitsu Miura beats Blas Avena by TKO (Strikes) at 2:35 of R1
Brock Larson beats John Alessio by DQ (Illegal Knee) at 1:50 of R1
Rich Crunkilton beats Sergio Gomez by Decision (Unanimous)
Alex Serdyukov beats Ryan Stonitsch by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 1:35 of R1
Kenji Osawa vs. Chris Manuel ends in a Draw
Logan Clark beats Scott Harper by TKO (Strikes) at 4:37 of R1