LAS VEGAS – UFC lightweight Francis Marshall stepped up on short notice a week out, but felt his job was on the line. Marshall (8-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) signed up to fight Dennis Buzukja seven days before UFC on ESPN 62 . After coming up short in his second and third UFC appearances, Marshall needed to get back in the win column, or perhaps find himself back on the regional scene. Buzukja (12-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC) proved to be a tough out, but Marshall emerged a winner by split decision. Now, he can rest a little easier about his job status
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