The Tate vs Demoor main event finally delivered, and it was every bit as chaotic as advertised.
Misfits 23 in Dubai closed with a heavyweight clash between controversial kickboxing star Andrew Tate and reigning Misfits champion Chase DeMoor. The bout marked Tate’s first combat sports appearance in nearly five years, while DeMoor entered with momentum and something to prove.
Andrew Tate came in riding a three-fight knockout streak from his kickboxing days. Chase DeMoor, meanwhile, had quietly built himself into one of Misfits Boxing’s most consistent heavyweights, defending his title just months earlier in Manchester.From the opening bell, Tate tried to establish authority.
Round one saw Tate pushing forward behind a stiff jab, mixing in body shots and looping right hands. DeMoor stayed patient, pawing with his jab and refusing to overcommit. The action slowed into awkward clinches as both men sized each other up.
Round two followed a similar pattern. Tate continued to jab, but DeMoor stayed economical and conservative. Both fighters landed late right hands before DeMoor shoved Tate to the canvas at the bell, setting the tone for the rounds to come.
By round three, the tide began to turn.Andrew Tate started to show visible fatigue, and DeMoor sensed it immediately. He increased his output, snapping Tate’s head back with clean jabs and landing a sharp right hand that backed “Cobra” into the ropes.
“DeMoor is gaining confidence,” the shift seemed to say, as the champion began walking Tate down with growing authority.
Round four was where the crowd truly turned.Chase DeMoor bullied Tate with heavy jabs and forward pressure. Tate fired back, but his punches lacked sting. Late in the round, Tate attempted a desperate double-leg takedown — a moment that drew loud boos from the Dubai crowd.
“The boos echoed through the arena,” capturing the frustration of fans expecting a striking showcase.
Round five brought the most dramatic moment of the fight.
Tate opened a cut on DeMoor’s nose early, but it barely slowed the champion. DeMoor stormed forward and cracked Tate with a brutal uppercut that left him on shaky legs. Smelling a finish, DeMoor unloaded with bad intentions, but Tate showed toughness, surviving the round under heavy fire.
Round six was all about survival.Andrew Tate was clearly exhausted, clinching early and often in a bid to slow the damage. DeMoor ripped uppercuts and smashed Tate into the ropes with a thudding right hand, pressing for a stoppage until the final bell rang.
“Somehow, Tate survived,” a phrase that summed up the final two rounds perfectly.
When the dust settled, the story of Tate vs Demoor was clear. Tate showed grit and durability, but DeMoor controlled the fight with pressure, volume, and cleaner shots. While official results crowned DeMoor’s dominance, the performance further cemented him as Misfits Boxing’s top heavyweight.
The event also featured notable undercard action, including former UFC star Tony Ferguson competing for the Misfits middleweight boxing title. Still, the spotlight remained fixed on Tate vs Demoor, a fight that mixed controversy, endurance, and raw physicality.
For Andrew Tate, the bout proved he can still endure under fire but questions remain about his conditioning and readiness at the highest level. For Chase DeMoor, the fight reinforced his evolution from reality TV personality to legitimate Misfits Boxing champion.
