Andrew Tate is back in a fight tonight, and just like everything else he touches, it has landed with noise, arguments, and a lot of eyes watching.
The polarising influencer headlines Misfits Boxing’s final show of the year in Dubai, stepping into a boxing ring for the first time in his career against reigning heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor. It is Tate’s first competitive bout in almost five years, ending a long absence from combat sport after walking away from kickboxing at the height of his fame.
The fight has divided opinion from the moment it was announced. Some see a former world champion testing himself again. Others see a controversial figure being handed a platform he doesn’t deserve. Misfits Boxing has ignored the backlash and leaned into the attention, knowing full well that this bout will carry the night.
When Fight Night Kicks Off
Misfits has confirmed that The Fight Before Christmas begins at 9 pm local time in Dubai, which means a 5 pm start in the UK and 12 pm on the US East Coast.
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The Fight Before Christmas gets underway at 9pm (5pm GMT/12pm EST) on MFB YouTube and Misfits Mania Rumble before moving to Rumble Premium 🍿
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The promotion released the official running order on fight day, locking in the schedule for a long evening of bouts that slowly build towards the main event. As ever with boxing, nothing is set in stone. Early knockouts can speed things up. Long fights can push everything back.
UK Ring-Walk Time for Tate vs DeMoor
The headline fight is pencilled in for late on the card, with Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor expected to make their ring walks at around 10.30 pm GMT.
That timing comes with the usual warning label. If the undercard moves quickly, the main event could start earlier than expected. UK viewers planning to tune in are best advised to be settled in by 10 pm rather than cutting it fine.
How UK Fans Can Watch the Fight
There will be no traditional TV coverage for this one.
The entire event is being shown exclusively on Rumble Premium, a rare move for Misfits Boxing, which normally works with DAZN. Anyone wanting to watch will need a paid subscription and access through the Rumble app.
Viewers can stream the fight on smart TVs, laptops, tablets, or phones, but there will be no free-to-air option.
Why This Fight Has Caused Such a Stir
Tate’s return to competition was always going to be controversial. His public image remains under constant scrutiny, and his presence on a boxing card has drawn criticism from corners of the sport that would rather see his name disappear entirely.
Misfits Boxing has taken the opposite view. The promotion has framed the bout as a straightforward sporting contest, governed by professional rules and settled the old-fashioned way — with gloves on and a referee in the middle.
What Tate and DeMoor Bring Into the Ring
For Tate, tonight is about proving he can still fight when the talking stops. He brings a genuine kickboxing background, but boxing is a different game, and five years away from competition is no small gap to bridge.
Chase DeMoor enters the fight as Misfits heavyweight champion after staying active throughout 2025
Across from him stands Chase DeMoor, a fighter who has stayed busy. The Misfits heavyweight champion has competed regularly throughout 2025 and knows exactly how these events unfold. He is bigger, sharper, and far more accustomed to the format.
The bout is scheduled for six three-minute rounds, with judges ready if it goes the distance.
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What Is Really on the Line
For Tate, a win offers credibility and momentum at a time when both are in short supply. A loss would strip away the mystique and invite even louder criticism.
For DeMoor, the task is simple: beat the biggest name on the card and walk away with his title intact.
One way or another, Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor ensures Misfits Boxing ends the year with a fight that won’t be ignored.
