Saturday night’s headline fight in Dubai ended in an unexpected result after a slow-paced contest.
Andrew Tate was beaten by Chase DeMoor in what turned out to be a poor showing for the controversial influencer’s first fight.
The self-styled ‘Top G’ suffered a majority decision defeat while trying to claim the Misfits heavyweight title, not long after taking over as CEO of the organisation.
While there were plenty of wild moments, it was always going to be tough following such an action-packed clash between Tony Ferguson and Warren Spencer earlier on the card.
But what really drew attention, including from former UFC champions, was just how little skill was on display over the six rounds.
Michael Bisping reacts to Tate vs. DeMoor with blunt assessment of Misfits title fight
Andrew Tate was mocked for flinching during the final face-off before his boxing and Misfits debut on Saturday night.
That narrative only gained momentum after his performance on December 20, where he looked nothing like a former professional fighter.
Tate admitted after the fight that he hadn’t competed in five years, and it showed, with his cardio clearly falling short. But it wasn’t just him — the entire contest struggled to offer much quality.
His opponent, Chase DeMoor, comes from a reality TV background, so many expected him to be at a huge disadvantage in the fight.
Despite this, DeMoor managed to gain control as the bout went on by landing some big shots in wild exchanges. As the rounds went on and both men tired, he landed more shots which ultimately gave him the edge over Tate in most eyes.
Chase DeMoor targets his next fight after beating Andrew Tate
Few predicted Chase DeMoor would retain the Misfits heavyweight title after Saturday’s event in Dubai.
Even though the performance itself wasn’t much to write home about, getting the win over Andrew Tate still adds to his profile.
DeMoor isn’t wasting any time either. Right after the decision was announced, he made it clear who he wants next.
The champion called for a bout with Tommy Fury, hoping to add another big name to his record.
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