Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Francis Marshall
8-3
Age
26
Height
5'9"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
11:50
Gym
American Top Team
UFC Record
2-3(5 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 1
Last 5
WLLWL
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Brick Township, United States
Next Fight2026-02-28
ES
vs Erik Silva
Opponent Last Bout
L - Muhammad NaimovKO/TKOR1 0:44· to Leg Injury to Silva
Fight History
WIN
DB
vs Dennis Buzukja
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
ID
vs Isaac Dulgarian
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount
R1 4:48
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R1 4:48
LOSS
WG
vs William Gomis
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MR
vs Marcelo Rojo
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:14
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:14
LOSS
MS
vs Mairon Santos
UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev· 2025-03-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
ES
vs Erik Silva
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:29
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:29
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.5/min
Grappling
2.75 TD
Defense
54%
⚖️Francis adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
83%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
67%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
67%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
25%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
25%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (166%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 325% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.8) and Strike Def% (54%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (54%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (174% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
24% acc90%
Clinch
88% acc4%
Ground
58% acc7%
Striking Differential-0.64/min
3.46 landed/min4.10 absorbed/min
3.46
Landed/Min
4.10
Absorbed/Min
0.42
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed246
Sig. Strikes Attempted745
Key Insights
Francis is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 88% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 24% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
1
Defended
28
Total
29
2.75
TD / 15min
0.42
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
29
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
58
Attempted
45%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.75/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
4 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
492
0.95
Ratio
Absorbed
520
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.7
Standing %
75%
R3 vs R1 Output
174%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.95x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 174% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
1:42
R2 Control
0:40
R3 Control
1:20
R1 to Final
+96%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+21.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+21.5pp
Body
-5.7pp
Leg
-15.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2845
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights