Francis Marshall

Backs the better pure striker to keep the fight standing and win there, barring a careless gameplan.

Marshall is credited as the better pure striker in this matchup, using constant forward pressure and volume along with a knack for interrupting an opponent's combinations by countering mid-flurry, a trade he can make because of his durability even though his own defense isn't polished. He also brings enough grappling — a good double leg, functional top control, and solid scrambles — to avoid being an easy takedown target. He's favored to win this standing, with the main risk being if he strays from that plan and starts chasing takedowns of his own.