Francis Marshall Misses Weight Ahead of UFC Vegas 123

Francis Marshall failed to make weight for his bout at UFC Vegas 123, resulting in a catchweight fight and a 20% purse forfeiture to opponent Dakota Hope.

The weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 123 concluded with most fighters meeting the required weight limits, but Francis Marshall missed the mark for his non-title bout against Dakota Hope. Scheduled for October 31, 2026, Marshall weighed in at 148 pounds, exceeding the featherweight non-title limit of 146 pounds by 2 pounds.

Due to this weight miss, the fight was changed to a catchweight, and Marshall forfeited 20% of his purse to Hope, who successfully weighed in at 145.5 pounds. This marks the first time in Marshall's career that he has missed weight, despite not having previously reported any issues with weight cutting.

Marshall's original opponent, Gaston Bolanos, withdrew from the fight due to an injury, leading to Hope stepping in on short notice. The event will still feature other high-stakes bouts, including the main event between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan, both of whom made weight successfully.

Francis Marshall Misses Weight Ahead of UFC Vegas 123

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