Francis Marshall avoided the early storm from Erik Silva at UFC Fight Night 268 then finished the job in dominant fashion.
After Silva (9-4 MMA, 0-3 UFC) started the featherweight fight with some wild kicks, Marshall (9-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) got it to the ground and into his world. He quickly advanced into back position and locked in a rear-naked choke to get the submission at the 2:29 mark of Round 1.
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Check out the replay of Marshall’s handiwork below (via X):
After losing three of his previous four octagon appearances dating back to August 2023, Marshall got an all-important victory.
“It feels great to get back here and get in the win column and not put it in the hands of the judges,” Marshall said in his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping. “Thanks to everyone at American Top Team – the best in the gym in the world and everyone knows it.”
Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 268 results:
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Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:29
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Mexico video: Francis Marshall strangles Erik Silva in Round 1
