Over the past week (October 11–18, 2026), the combat sports world witnessed significant events in both boxing and MMA. Here’s a summary of the key highlights:
Boxing:
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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley II (October 17, 2026): In a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch at London’s O2 Arena, Daniel Dubois successfully defended his WBO Heavyweight World Championship against Fabio Wardley. Dubois secured a decisive victory with a second-round knockout, avenging his earlier loss to Wardley. (mmafighting.com)
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Sebastian Fundora vs. Ermal Hadribeaj (October 17, 2026): At The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Sebastian Fundora defended his WBC title in a middleweight/super middleweight bout against Ermal Hadribeaj. The fight was part of a major boxing card in Las Vegas. (fightweek.com)
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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua (October 13, 2026): A request was filed in Cardiff, Wales, to hold the much-anticipated heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in the early morning hours. This development has generated significant interest in the boxing community. (heraldonline.com)
MMA:
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UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott (October 17, 2026): In Edmonton, Canada, UFC Fight Night featured a welterweight main event between Joaquin Buckley and Mike Malott. Malott emerged victorious with a second-round TKO at 2:32, marking a significant win in his UFC career. (ufcalendar.com)
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PFL: Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop (October 16, 2026): In Chicago, Liz Carmouche faced Jena Bishop in a women’s flyweight bout. Bishop secured a unanimous decision victory after five rounds, showcasing her skills in the PFL cage. (ufcalendar.com)
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BKFC 95 Newark (October 17, 2026): In Newark, New Jersey, the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship held an event where Herring defeated Dodson by split decision in the fifth round, delivering an exciting bout for fans. (ufcalendar.com)
These events highlight the dynamic and competitive nature of both boxing and MMA, with athletes continually pushing the boundaries of their respective sports.
