Francis Marshall vs Erik Silva: UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Fight Breakdown
Francis Marshall faced Erik Silva at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh on February 28, 2026 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Francis Marshall defeated Erik Silva by submission at 2:29 of round 1.
Result & Event Context
Francis Marshall faced Erik Silva at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh on February 28, 2026 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Francis Marshall defeated Erik Silva by submission at 2:29 of round 1.
Recorded Fight Statistics
Francis Marshall: 3 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns. Erik Silva: 5 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns.
Striking & Grappling Comparison
Francis Marshall landed 3 significant strikes and Erik Silva landed 5. Erik Silva recorded 2 more landed significant strikes.
Francis Marshall completed 1 takedowns; Erik Silva completed 0. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.
The submission determined the outcome. A fighter can win by submission without leading the significant-strike totals or completing a takedown; the finishing hold, rather than a volume comparison, decides the result.
Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation
The fight lasted 2:00 of active round time, ending at 2:29 of round 1. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.
These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.
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