Francis Marshall
“Fire”
10–3Featherweight (145 lbs)UFC
About
Francis “Fire” Marshall is a UFC featherweight (145 lbs) with roots in Brick Township, New Jersey. He began martial arts training in his teens and developed his professional foundation under Kurt Pellegrino before relocating to South Florida to train with American Top Team. Before making fighting his full-time career, Marshall served as a firefighter in Jersey City.
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Marshall made his professional debut on November 9, 2019, submitting Keith Forant by rear-naked choke in the third round. He continued through the regional circuit with four more wins before earning a place on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2022. A unanimous decision over Connor Matthews moved him to 6–0 and secured his UFC contract. His Octagon debut followed on December 3, 2022, when he stopped Marcelo Rojo with punches in the second round. Marshall later added UFC wins over Dennis Buzukja, Erik Silva, and Lucas Brennan. The Silva victory came by first-round rear-naked choke in Mexico City; the Brennan result was a unanimous decision on April 25, 2026. Marshall’s professional record stands at 10–3 through April 25, 2026. Those wins include five rear-naked-choke submissions, one knockout, and four decisions. His career record, training history, and New Jersey connection form the verified foundation of his official fighter home.
- Training home
- American Top Team
- Hometown
- New Jersey
Records verified 2026-04-25.
Career highlights
- A submission starts the pro chapter
Marshall defeated Keith Forant by rear-naked choke in round three at Maverick MMA 15.
Source for A submission starts the pro chapter - A UFC contract earned over three rounds
A unanimous decision over Connor Matthews on Dana White’s Contender Series moved Marshall to 6–0.
Source for A UFC contract earned over three rounds - First Octagon appearance, first UFC finish
Marshall stopped Marcelo Rojo by punches at 1:14 of round two in Orlando.
Source for First Octagon appearance, first UFC finish - A split decision at UFC Vegas 96
Marshall defeated Dennis Buzukja after three rounds at the UFC APEX.
Source for A split decision at UFC Vegas 96 - Rear-naked choke in Mexico City
Marshall submitted Erik Silva at 2:29 of the opening round for his fifth professional submission.
Source for Rear-naked choke in Mexico City - Two straight in the UFC
A unanimous decision over Lucas Brennan brought Marshall’s verified professional record to 10–3.
Source for Two straight in the UFC
