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Francis Marshall Draws New Opponent for UFC Halloween Event

Earlier today, Gastón Bolaños announced that he suffered a cut on his eyebrow during training and that he can’t compete on October 31 against Francis Marshall anymore. The UFC has found a replacement for the Peruvian fighter. Dakota Hope steps…

By Marcel Dorff · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:28 PM

Key Things to Know

Dakota Hope has replaced Gaston Bolanos to face Francis Marshall at UFC Vegas 123.
Bolanos withdrew after suffering a graphic eyebrow cut during training.
The featherweight bout takes place on October 31, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

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Francis Marshall has received a new featherweight opponent for UFC Vegas 123 on October 31, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Gaston Bolanos was forced to withdraw from the scheduled Halloween matchup after sustaining a severe cut to his eyebrow during training.

Following Bolanos's injury and withdrawal, the UFC acted quickly to keep Marshall on the fight card. Dakota Hope has officially stepped in as the replacement opponent to face Marshall in the featherweight division.

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