Andrew Tate takes on Chase DeMoor

Andrew Tate fight LIVE: UK time, result and Rumble stream for Chase DeMoor bout

Andrew Tate makes his boxing debut tonight against Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor, despite the controversy surrounding the outspoken influencer.

by · The Mirror

After a five year hiatus, the 'Cobra' is set to lace up the gloves once again, but in an unfamiliar setting. The former kickboxing world champion has not fought since stopping Cosmin Lingurar in the second round. Nevertheless, the 39-year-old has been training ever since and has repeatedly teased a return to action.

Back in October, the boxing fraternity was left stunned after it was announced that Tate had penned a lucrative deal with Misfits. Not only that, but he had replaced KSI as the CEO. The controversial social media sensation faces a tough ask in Chase DeMoor - who is set to take part in his seventh fight this year.

The co-main event sees ex-UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson return to the ring for the first time since his knockout victory over Salt Papi back in August. 'El Cucuy' is set to take on Warren Spencer in a mouthwatering clash. You can catch all of the action through our live blog below...

22:48James Evans

Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer - Round five

Final round. Who wants it more? What a fight this has been so far. Good left jab by Spencer. He is getting closer here. OOO, nice short right hand from Tony. That double jab got through there. There's another jab to the body by Spencer. Those body shots are hurting Ferguson. He does not like these at all.

A brief pause in the play. Spencer seems to have lost a tooth. Good combination from Ferguson with just over a minute to go. Ferguson fires away but back comes Spencer. Tony's pressure is relentless right now. Does Spencer have anything left in the tank? OOOOOOOO Huge right hand from Tony Ferguson. Spencer does NOT know where he is. But there is barely any time left. Warren just has to hold on and hear the bell. And he has! WOWWWW. What a bloody war from these two warriors.

22:44James Evans

Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer - Round four

And breathe. For now. We are back underway. Tony does not look tired. Spencer fires off a huge left hook that clipped Ferguson. Good right hand from Warren Spencer. Has he caught a second wind? Nice straight left from the ex UFC star. Swing and a miss from Spencer.

Nice right over the top from Ferguson, and another one! Spencer is showing some serious heart here in Dubai. Good body shot by Spencer. That one hurt Ferguson bad. His biggest moment of the fight. He needs to carry on the pressure. Spencer pouring it on in the final seconds of the round.... and Ferguson is all over the shop! Good combination from Warren and now an uppercut but we hear the bell. WOWWWWW.

22:39James Evans

Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer - Round three

Spencer straight off the blocks, but back comes Tony! Huge left hand from the former UFC man. Spencer is fading. He is hurt badly. It's vintage Tony right now. Spencer seems like he is out of idea. Big one-two from Ferguson, but Spencer fires back some shots of his own. What a fight!

Stinging left jab by Ferguson. Cracking right by Tony followed by a left hand.... and another right! Spencer looks bruised and tired. But now Spencer is back firing. Fair play to him. Great heart. Good left hook followed by a right from Spencer. OOOOOOO huge right hand backs Spencer against the ropes. He is wobbling all over the shop. But he is still firing on the backfoot, and clips Tony with a shot of his own. WHAT A WAR!

22:35James Evans

Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer - Round two

Ferguson enjoying himself in the ring so far. He is clearly having fun. It's a real chess match so far. Good straight left hand from Tony lands clean. Ferguson continues to march Warren Spencer down. To be fair to Spencer, he is throwing nicely, but Ferguson's defence has been bang on the money thus far.

Nice right hand over the top by Tony. Ferguson is unloading, walking his opponent down. Spencer is in trouble! Spencer is on the move back. There is plenty of time for Tony to work here. Nice uppercut from Ferguson. Spencer trying to fire back. Ferguson on the offensive and down goes Spencer! Big left hand. Spencer is not happy. He is complaining about an illegal blow. But that looked legit to me. I will have to see that again. Warren survives.... for now.

22:31James Evans

Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer - Round one

Five rounds to determine the undisputed middleweight champion. This should be a cracker. Here we go! Nice jab from Ferguson to kick off the fight. Tony is looking very light on his feet early doors. Spencer on the retreat at the moment trying to figure his foe out. Lovely short right hand by Ferguson. But Spencer fires back with a right of his own. That will give him some confidence.

Spencer is boxing ok so far, firing off some straight shots of his own, but Ferguson is stalking his rival down. He's throwing a lot of good shots down the middle. Nice straight left hand from Ferguson.... and another big one to end the round. Cracking three minutes from the former interim UFC champion.

22:24James Evans

Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer coming up

There was a slight break in the action as fans in Dubai witnessed a rather eye-catching performance from Quavo. There's a throwback for you young peeps.

Anyway, back to the action, and the two fighters are now making the walk to the ring.

22:15James Evans

Up next - Tony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer

Former UFC interim champion Tony Ferguson is set to step into the boxing ring for the second time as he faces off against Warren Spencer. Ferguson made a successful transition to boxing earlier this year when he defeated fan-favourite Salt Papi. Spencer, who trains with Andrew Tate, is making a return to boxing after being submitted by Dillon Danis in their MMA bout.

22:09KEY EVENT

RESULT: Amado Vargas bts Deen the Great - via unanimous decision

No surprises on the scorecards. A complete shut out performance from Vargas. Clinical right from the first bell. The official scorecards reads: (57-56 x2, 58-55).

I am not sure why Deen and his team were throwing their hands in the air before the scorecards were read. There was no way he was going to win that. That said, stranger things have happened.... Nevertheless, tonight belongs to Vargas.
22:04James Evans

Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas - Round six

Deen the Great needs to unload the gas tank, but Vargas is showing no signs of slowing down as he fires off a jab. Vargas' pressure, I just cannot get over it. He has barely broken a sweat so far. Nearly six rounds in and he is still throwing everything. Nice body rip by Vargas - who then sticks his tongue out and taunts his rival. Deen the Great looks dejected here. Nice work with the jab by Vargas as we head into the final minute of the fight. Vargas stepping on the gas here. Deen the Great just wants to hear the bell. Deen the Great comes forward in the final few seconds. He catches Vargas clean! Late flurry but it's not enough as the final bell sounds.

21:59James Evans

Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas - Round five

Will Vargas go in for the kill this round? Deen the Great looked all over the place in the fourth round. Nice ripping uppercut from Vargas to kick off proceedings here in the fifth. More body shots from Vargas. How Vargas is still performing this well this late in the fight is beyond me. More body shots by Vargas. Deen the Great has just not been able to get into the contest at all.

Down goes Deen, but the referee has deemed it a slip. Beautiful work to the body from Vargas with just over a minute to go. Deen the Great is taking some hard shots here. Good right hand from Deen followed by a left, but Vargas absorbs it well and walks straight through it unaffected. Great end to the round from Deen the Great, but is it too little, too late?

21:55James Evans

Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas - Round four

More of the same from Vargas as he kicks off the fourth attacking his foe. But there is a pause in the action as Deen the Great complains about an illegal blow and the referee takes away a point. That could be huge! The size and the strength advantage is working in Vargas. favour right now.

Good body shot from Vargas. Big right hand from Vargas. Deen the Great is starting to tire here a little bit as Vargas maintains the brutal and ruthless pressure. Big right hand again lands from Vargas and now Deen the Great gets caught with a right hand, and Vargas lands a huge combination. Deen looks battered, he is breathing heavy here, but he should see the end of the round. Huge fourth for Amado Vargas.

21:51James Evans

Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas - Round three

Deen has got to make some adjustments here, but Vargas fires a right hand. Good combination from Vargas, but Deen counters with a right hand. Vargas slams his foe to the canvas. But we are back underway . This is such an ugly fight. Huge shots over the top from Vargas who pushes Deen the Great against the ropes. This is getting petty and silly now. They continue to clinch and make it sour. Big swings from Vargas as we head into the final minute of the round. Big right hand from Vargas. Relentless pressure. Another good end to the round for Vargas.

21:47James Evans

Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas - Round two

Vargas needs to calm down. He is fighting with aggression. But he kicks off the round with a nice left hand. Referee steps in once again to warn of an illegal blow from Vargas. Vargas working nicely on the ropes, ripping to Deen's body. Both now trading body shots in the pocket. Such a fast paced start to the fight. Deen is getting touched a fair bit right here. Nice one-two from Vargas as Deen clinches.

Vargas absolutely looks huge in the ring. Good body shots from Vargas. Deen has got to find some momentum here. Crisp right hand lands for Deen the Great. Another great three minutes here. Wow. Such an energetic start to the contest.

21:43James Evans

Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas - Round one

These two men are going at it already. What a chaotic start this has been so far. Vargas is just swinging for dear life. Deen the Great is getting bullied so far, but the referee steps in and warns the pair to stop clinching. Good right hand from Deen the Great, and another one! Good body shot from Vargas as we head into the final minute of the round. Ripping body from Amado. And another one. He is roughing Deen the Great on the ropes, but the referee steps in again. Nice boxing at ranged from Deen the Great, but Vargas counters with a nice left followed by a right. Good right hand to close the round from Deen. What a start to the fight!

21:31James Evans

Up next - Deen the Great vs Amado Vargas

Deen the Great, widely regarded as one of the most talented fighters in Misfits, has yet to suffer a defeat in six bouts. However, he's been out of action for over a year since his victory over Conor McGregor's photographer in Dublin. His opponent, Amado Vargas, boasts an impressive record of 13 wins from 13 professional fights, including six by knockout.

21:29KEY EVENT

RESULT: Neeraj Goyat bts Anthony Taylor - Unanimous decision

Anthony Taylor feels like he did enough to win the fight, but it was certainly a close one. There may be a fair few who believe the Indian did enough to win the fight. And he HAS! Neeraj Goyat wins on his Misfits debut over promotional veteran Taylor.

The official scorecards reads: (59-55, 58-56, 60-54).
21:24James Evans

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor - Round six

Three minutes remain between these two. Taylor is skipping around like he is clearly ahead. I would not be so sure about that! Very even fight I think, and I am sure many fans will agree. Nice touch of gloves from the pair and we are now back underway. Taylor with some intent in these opening exchanges. Solid left hook from Goyat, but Taylor counters well with a barrage of punches.

Good straight shot by Taylor. He needs more of these. Solid uppercut from Taylor, but Goyat just shrugs it off and continues to march forward. Lovely combination punches from Goyat with just over a minute to go. Taylor fires off a right hand in close quarters. Goyat fires off another good combination as we head into the final seconds of the round. The Indian has been very busy in this round. And we go to the judges!

21:20James Evans

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor - Round five

Good overhand right from Taylor right from the off. OH! Big right from Goyat. The Indian is not falling for Taylor's mind games and showboating. Nice right from Taylor, but Goyat responds with a shot of his own. Both men are starting to meet in the middle and swing. Good right hand from Taylor with just over a minute to go.

Lovely ripping body shots from Goyat. Solid left hook from the Indian. He is moving well in this round and is landing well. Taylor a little frustrated here. Taylor showboating again. I have no idea why he is doing that. I'd say he's down or it could be even. Taylor is in no position to showboat. Goyat continues to throw some nice combinations... and we head into the final round.

21:17James Evans

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor - Round four

This middleweight dust-up has been rather entertaining so far. A very close and technical fight so far. Who wants it more? Good right hand from Goyat as he kicks off the fourth on the frontfoot. Goyat is now pressing forward early in this round. Taylor will not like this at all. Nice work to the body from Goyat. He is finding a home for these shots in the fourth, Taylor needs to box from range again and get some momentum.

Goyat is starting to go to the body more in this round. Good exchange from both men in the pocket, but Goyat retreats to the body again. Good work by the Indian. Taylor lands a good right hand with just over 30 seconds to go. Another nice right hand from Taylor lands. Good right hand from Taylor - Goyat is on wobbly legs! Cracking end to the round!

21:12James Evans

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor - Round three

Taylor in Goyat's face already here in the third. Nice combination from the Indian. 'Pretty Boy' needs to be slightly careful here when he comes in. Swing and a miss from Goyat, but he follows it up with a nice right hand. Good ripping body shot from the American. Goyat is boxing nicely here in the middle part of the round. Nice shots up close from the Indian.

Goyat is starting the level up here in the third. Good jab, right hand from Taylor with just under a minute to go. Taylor lands another right hand. That will give him some confidence. Back and forth action here in Dubai as we hear the bell. To the fourth we go.

21:09James Evans

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor - Round two

Taylor is locked in here as he lands a double jab at the beginning of the round. More jab work from 'Pretty Boy.' Goyat is continuing to move around, absorbing shots from 'Pretty Boy.' Taylor is just controlling proceedings right now. He is looking comfortable in the ring.

However.... nice right hand from Goyat and another one! Taylor working to the body here with just over a minute to go. Goyat has got to let his hands go a little more, and he obliges. Lovely combination from the Indian fighter. Taylor drops to his feet but the referee calls it a slip. Taylor is back up and resorts to hunting his rival down, pushing Goyat against the ropes. Both men trading leather in the final few seconds of the round. Another solid round.

21:04James Evans

Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor - Round one

Taylor quickly looking to get his jab going. 'Pretty Boy' follows it up with a stinging right hand. Goyat just circling around the ring on the backfoot. Taylor is just marching forward, while his Indian foe is just moving around and not really throwing anything back.

Good combination to the body from Goyat, but he eats a big right hand from Taylor. Nice one-two from the American with just over a minute to go in round one. Nice counter from the Indian and another counter from Goyat. Swing and a miss from Goyat, 10 seconds to go. And we hear the bell. Solid round from Taylor.

20:52James Evans

Up next - Neeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor

Anthony Taylor was originally scheduled to face Dillon Danis in an MMA match but will now square off against India's Neeraj Goyat in a boxing contest. Despite being one of the most active fighters in Misfits, Taylor had considered retiring from the sport following his loss to Darren Till. Goyat, on the other hand, is making his Misfits debut but brings with him the experience of 25 professional fights.

20:51James Evans

Andrew Tate has arrived!

Andrew Tate has arrived and is in the building for his mouthwatering heavyweight showdown with champion Chase DeMoor.

20:49KEY EVENT

RESULT: Ben Williams bts NICHLmao - via unanimous decision

No controversy about this one. Ben Williams looked superb throughout. He may be gutted about not getting the knockout, but he will no doubt be pleased with getting some crucial minutes under the belt. The official scorecards reads as follows: (50-45 x3)
20:45James Evans

NICHLmao vs Ben Williams - Round five

Fifth and final round, let's go! NICHLmao needs a KO you would think. Williams goes to the body followed by a shot up top. Two minutes remain in this fight and Williams is moving very quick on his feet. Question marks over his fitness, but he is silencing his doubters here. Going five rounds and it does not look like he is tired at all.

Straight left from Williams with just over a minute to go. The Irishman is channeling his inner Jake Paul with a takedown attempt. There's a left hand from NICHLmao, but Williams avoids danger with a smile on his face. Big right from Ben Williams to end the fight. Chaotic ending. To the judges we go.

20:42James Evans

NICHLmao vs Ben Williams - Round four

Ripping shot to the body from Williams followed by a right hand. NICHLmao is so gun shy at the moment, he refuses to engage. And when he does throw, he misses. NICHLmao attempts a drop down with the right hand, but nothing doing at all to be honest.

A very slow round here. Williams is just circling around the ring. But a nice two-one from the Irishman. Much better this round. Stinging straight left from the Irishman. Lovely work with just under 30 seconds to go. Williams detonates a right hand at the end of the round and that one wobbles NICHLmao! But much to his delight, he hears the bell. To the final round we go.

20:37James Evans

NICHLmao vs Ben Williams - Round three

The referee has called for the doctor to come in and check NICHLmao's eye. The Swede is adamant he is fine. And the action is back underway. Patient start from both fighters. We shall see who makes the first move. Nice left hand from the Dublin native.

Williams very quick on his feet right now as he fires a one-two. Another solid round from Ben Williams.

20:33James Evans

NICHLmao vs Ben Williams - Round two

Round two underway. NICHLmao shooting the feints nicely as he then follows it up with some gruelling shots of his own. Good start to the round from NICHLmao. Nice right hand over the top from Ben Williams who then practically pushes his foe... nearly over the ropes. There appears to be a cut above the left eye of NICHLmao. That will not serve him well at all.

A bit of a scrappy contest here in the second. Williams is taunting his foe right now. Completely unfazed by what is coming back at him. Good overhand right from the Irishman as we head into the final few seconds of the second. Big shots from Williams. NICHLmao trying to unleash something but he appears to be gun shy. Oh! big shot at the end of the round from Ben Williams, but NICHLmao hears the bell.

20:28James Evans

NICHLmao vs Ben Williams - Round one

Our next fight is upon us. Williams will be looking to make a statement after his first career defeat to Jarvis. Williams looks huge in the ring. Nice shot to the body from the Irishman. NICHLmao presses his foe down, but unwilling to engage. Williams lands a clean combination. Nice jab from the Irishman who is looking composed in the ring so far.

Nice one-two from Ben Williams with just over a minute to go here. NICHLmao is walking into some of these punches.... he needs to be careful here. Ripping body shot followed by a straight left from Ben Williams. Another big right hand from the Dublin native - 30 seconds on the clock. Good three minutes by Ben Williams.