When Is Andrew Tate Fighting? Date, Time & Result vs DeMoor

Andrew Tate made his professional boxing debut on December 20, 2025, losing to Chase DeMoor via majority decision at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, UAE.

Event: Misfits Mania: The Fight Before Christmas · Date: December 20, 2025 · Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE · Opponent: Chase DeMoor · Result: DeMoor defeated Tate via majority decision

Key details about the bout are summarized in the table below.

Who is Andrew Tate fighting?

Andrew Tate faced Chase DeMoor at the Misfits Boxing event dubbed “Misfits Mania: The Fight Before Christmas.” DeMoor is an American reality star who entered the bout as the reigning MFB heavyweight champion with a professional record of 5-2-1 (Sports Illustrated). Tate, the notorious influencer, made his professional boxing debut at the event (Sports Illustrated), entering with an 0-0 record.

Chase DeMoor background

Chase DeMoor gained prominence as a reality television personality before transitioning to professional boxing under the Misfits Boxing banner. As the reigning MFB heavyweight champion, he had already logged significant ring time heading into this matchup. According to Wikipedia, this victory marked his third title defense of 2025 (Wikipedia). The bout was contested for the MFB heavyweight title, which DeMoor retained following the decision (Wikipedia).

Fight card details

The event featured a full slate of preliminary fights in addition to the main event. Notable among the undercard matchups was Tony Ferguson defeating Warren Spencer via unanimous decision (Sports Illustrated). Pro Boxing Fans described the event as potentially “Misfits Boxing’s most-anticipated event to date” (Pro Boxing Fans), reflecting the draw of Tate’s mainstream notoriety combined with DeMoor’s championship status.

What date is Andrew Tate fighting?

The fight took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai, UAE (Wikipedia). The event was officially announced on October 19, with the Daily Mirror first reporting that Tate was set to debut against DeMoor (Wikipedia). The event name itself was a playful nod to the 1993 animated film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (Wikipedia).

Event schedule

Preliminary fights were scheduled to kick off at 1:00 PM ET (6:00 PM UK time) on December 20 (Athlon Sports). The main event between Tate and DeMoor represented Misfits Boxing’s final significant event for 2025 (Athlon Sports), bringing the promotion’s year to a close with one of its highest-profile matchups.

What time is Andrew Tate fighting?

Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor were projected to make their ring walk at approximately 5:00 PM ET in the United States (Athlon Sports). For viewers in the United Kingdom, the ring walk was projected for approximately 10:00 PM on December 20 (Athlon Sports).

UK start time

In the UK, the main event ring walk was set for around 10:00 PM GMT on December 20, 2025. Preliminary fights began at 6:00 PM UK time, allowing viewers several hours of undercard action before the headliner. The five-hour time difference between the US East Coast and UK meant American viewers got an earlier window to watch the action unfold.

Ring walk time in Dubai

For those watching in Dubai local time, the ring walk was projected for around 2:00 AM on December 21, 2025 (Sunday morning) (Athlon Sports). This placed the main event after midnight local time, as the venue sat in the UAE timezone.

Where can I watch the Andrew Tate fight?

The event was broadcast live on Rumble Premium, the subscription-based streaming platform (Athlon Sports). Fight week events and preliminary content were available on both Rumble and YouTube, giving viewers multiple free options to follow the build-up to the main bout (Athlon Sports).

TV channel

Specific regional TV channel confirmations for the Misfits Mania broadcast varied by market. The primary streaming home was Rumble Premium, where the full event aired live. Some international markets may have had additional broadcast partnerships, but confirmed details across all regions were limited in available sources.

Live stream options

For viewers without Rumble Premium subscriptions, YouTube carried fight week content and preliminary coverage. The main event stream required a Rumble Premium subscription at the time of broadcast. Free preview content allowed casual viewers to gauge their interest before committing to a subscription.

What was the result of Andrew Tate’s fight?

Chase DeMoor won via majority decision with scores of 57-57, 58-56, 58-56 (Wikipedia). The judges were split in their scoring, with one judge scoring an even draw while two others favored DeMoor by narrow margins. Tate lost his professional boxing debut, while DeMoor retained his MFB heavyweight title with the victory (Wikipedia).

Fight outcome

The bout lasted six rounds, going the distance despite Tate’s inexperience. DeMoor’s experience advantage proved decisive as he navigated his third title defense of 2025 against a determined but debuting opponent. Sports Illustrated noted that “the main event saw the boxing debut of the notorious Andrew ‘Cobra’ Tate, who matched up against Chase Demoor for the Misfits heavyweight title” (Sports Illustrated).

Post-fight updates

Following the December 20 bout, DeMoor went on to book a new fight in May 2026. As of early 2026, a rematch with Tate remained in jeopardy, with no confirmed contract discussions announced publicly. Tate has not announced his next competitive boxing appearance since the loss.

Timeline

• December 2025: Daily Mirror reports Andrew Tate set to debut against Chase DeMoor (Wikipedia)
• October 19, 2025: Misfits officially announces event titled “The Fight Before Christmas” (Wikipedia)
• December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET: Preliminary fights begin (Athlon Sports)
• December 20, 2025 at approximately 5:00 PM ET: Projected ring walk for main event (Athlon Sports)
• December 20, 2025: Chase DeMoor defeats Andrew Tate via majority decision (Wikipedia)
• December 2025: DeMoor books new fight, rematch with Tate in jeopardy

Confirmed vs Unclear

Six facts about this bout have been verified across multiple sources: the December 20, 2025 date, Dubai venue, DeMoor’s majority decision victory, the 57-57/58-56/58-56 scorecards, the six-round duration, and Tate’s 0-0 record entering the fight. What remains uncertain includes specific regional TV broadcast details and the official status of any rematch contract negotiations.

The breakdown below separates confirmed details from outstanding questions about the bout.

“Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor are set to fight on Saturday in what may be Misfits Boxing’s most-anticipated event to date.”

— Pro Boxing Fans (Boxing news outlet)

“The main event saw the boxing debut of the notorious Andrew ‘Cobra’ Tate, who matched up against Chase Demoor for the Misfits heavyweight title.”

— Sports Illustrated (Sports publication)

For Tate’s supporters, the debutant’s showing across six rounds offered proof of concept that he belonged in a boxing ring—at minimum. For DeMoor, the narrow margins on scorecards suggest the champion faced more resistance than his previous title defenses, even from an opponent with zero professional fights.

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UK viewers can catch Andrew Tate facing Chase DeMoor at the UK fight start time of around 10:30pm GMT, streamed live via Rumble from Dubai.

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