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MMA·ANALYSIS·October 21, 2026 03:29 PM ET

Hrgovic calls for Dubois rematch, says he would destroy him

Cites illness, injury and cuts in first defeat

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read
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Filip Hrgovic is confident he would 'destroy' Daniel Dubois if they meet again: “That's the fight I want the most becau Via @arielhelwani on X

What happened: Filip Hrgovic said Daniel Dubois is the fight he wants most, calling him the only man to beat him. He said he entered that defeat sick and injured and was cut over both eyes. He also alleged headbutts affected the bout.

Why it matters: Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley in the second round of their rematch on Oct. 19. That result keeps Dubois at the center of the heavyweight title picture. A return bout with the lone holder of a win over him carries direct divisional stakes.

What to watch: No date or terms for a rematch have been set. The next step is whether Dubois takes the challenge or moves to another title defense.

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