The combat sports spotlight landed on Dubai this weekend as Andrew Tate faced Misfits Boxing Heavyweight Champion Chase DeMoor at Misfits Mania: The Fight Before Christmas. The high-profile Andrew Tate Dubai boxing bout took place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on December 20, 2025, and streamed live on Rumble.
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Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor: Fight Details
The event streamed exclusively on Rumble Premium — marking the first Misfits Boxing card not to air on DAZN. Tate, a four-time world kickboxing champion with a professional record of 76-9-1, returned to combat sports after five years away from the ring. DeMoor, standing 6'5" and nicknamed "The GOAT," entered the contest with a 9-3-1 boxing record and seven knockouts to his name, defending the MFB Heavyweight Championship against the internet personality turned combat sports returnee.
The Result: DeMoor Retains the Title
Chase DeMoor retained his MFB Heavyweight Championship with a majority decision victory over Andrew Tate. The official scorecards read 57-57 (draw), 58-56 DeMoor, and 58-56 DeMoor. Tate showed early promise in the opening rounds but was left bloodied and touched the canvas as DeMoor seized control in the second half of the bout. The result drew widespread attention online and sparked debate about the quality of celebrity boxing contests.
Dubai: A Global Combat Sports Stage
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, best known for hosting the annual Dubai Tennis Championships, has steadily established itself as a premier destination for major combat sports spectacles. Misfits Mania: The Fight Before Christmas added to that growing reputation, drawing a global audience to a city that increasingly positions itself at the centre of international sport and entertainment.
