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MMA·ANALYSIS·October 19, 2026 02:25 AM ET

Dubois stops Wardley in second round of rematch

Hosts call him best heavyweight behind Usyk

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 58m1 min read
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What happened: On Ariel Helwani Show, Dan Kenobi and Chris L. Jiri said Dubois hurt Wardley with an early shot and had him in survival mode from the opening bell. Kenobi and Jiri said Wardley was bleeding and never settled before the finish.

Why it matters: Kenobi and Jiri said Dubois is in complete control of his career after rebuilding through Hrgovic and Joshua following the Joyce defeat. They said the rebuild forged the mental strength that now separates him in the heavyweight division.

By the numbers: Rematch came five months after the first meeting.

What to watch: Kenobi and Jiri said Dubois can now target unification bouts.

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