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MMA·PREVIEW·October 17, 2026 05:36 PM ET

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley enter ring for heavyweight rematch at London's O2

Sold-out London card runs back their May title bout.

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What happened: Main-event ring walks are underway for the second meeting between the British heavyweights on the Queensberry card. The rematch headlines a capacity crowd in Greenwich five months after their first bout.

Why it matters: Their May clash saw Wardley drop Dubois in the opening 10 seconds before the title fight turned. Wardley stayed on his feet despite heavy volume in that initial contest, prompting an immediate autumn sequel.

By the numbers: Wardley absorbed 171 head shots from Dubois during their May 9 bout while remaining upright after scoring an opening-round knockdown 10 seconds into the fight.

What to watch: Opening-round pace and Wardley's durability against Dubois's power will determine whether the second bout reaches the judges' scorecards.

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