Career timeline
Francis Marshall career
Professional milestones from the 2019 debut through the latest UFC result.
6 milestones chart the path from the professional debut to the most recent result.
Open fight history →- 01November 9, 2019Professional debut
A submission starts the pro chapter
Marshall defeated Keith Forant by rear-naked choke in round three at Maverick MMA 15.
- 02August 2, 2022Contender Series
A UFC contract earned over three rounds
A unanimous decision over Connor Matthews on Dana White’s Contender Series moved Marshall to 6–0.
- 03December 3, 2022UFC debut
First Octagon appearance, first UFC finish
Marshall stopped Marcelo Rojo by punches at 1:14 of round two in Orlando.
- 04August 24, 2024Back in the win column
A split decision at UFC Vegas 96
Marshall defeated Dennis Buzukja after three rounds at the UFC APEX.
- 05February 28, 2026Submission win
Rear-naked choke in Mexico City
Marshall submitted Erik Silva at 2:29 of the opening round for his fifth professional submission.
- 06April 25, 2026Tenth professional win
Two straight in the UFC
A unanimous decision over Lucas Brennan brought Marshall’s verified professional record to 10–3.