OFFICIAL SCORECARDS: ANALYZING THE 58-56 DECISION IN DEMOOR VS. TATE HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT.
Chase DeMoor defends his Misfits Heavyweight title against Andrew Tate. Full round-by-round recap and official scorecards here.
So, Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor went at it for the Misfits heavyweight title in Dubai this past Saturday at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Tate, you know, that controversial guy and ex-kickboxer (76-9-1 record), was back in the boxing ring after not fighting for years. DeMoor, who used to play football and is now an influencer boxer, came into this fight hot, already holding the Misfits heavyweight belt and having defended it twice.
Round 1
Both guys started in a normal stance. Tate came out throwing jabs and got in a right hand as DeMoor was feeling him out. DeMoor didn't throw much but kept his guard up. Tate went to the body and then switched stances to land a good right. He kept the pressure on, like Ferguson does, making DeMoor play defence. Tate landed a combo at the end, so he probably got the points for that round.
Round 2
DeMoor came out more aggressively, getting in Tate's face and landing a solid right. Tate answered back, scoring on the inside while pushing DeMoor back. Lots of holding and rough stuff in this round, with DeMoor landing a right hand here and there. Near the end, DeMoor pushed Tate down; the ref stopped them for a second before the round ended.
Round 3
Tate looked like he was getting tired as DeMoor made him work. DeMoor landed a good right, and Tate started to slow down. DeMoor, being younger, kept the pressure on and forced Tate to hold a lot. Even though he was tired, Tate still got some shots in there, showing he's got some skill and knows how to defend himself. But DeMoor kept control with his pressure and inside game.
Round 4
DeMoor started working on Tate's body in this round. Tate tried to stay active, but DeMoor's size and energy started to be a problem for him. Lots of action on the inside. Tate landed some jabs and hooks, but DeMoor took the hits and kept coming. DeMoor was able to push Tate around and land his own shots.
Round 5
Tate opened up a cut on DeMoor's nose, but it didn't seem to bother DeMoor, who looked fresh. Lots of holding and pushing early in the round, with DeMoor landing some big uppercuts. Tate couldn't really get anything going, looking tired. DeMoor landed a series of big shots that had Tate against the ropes, but Tate managed to survive the round by holding and just toughing it out.
Round 6
In the last round, Tate was clearly gassed; his feet were slow, and his punches had no power. DeMoor took advantage, attacking and throwing short combos. Tate tried to defend, but DeMoor kept the pressure on. DeMoor landed uppercuts and hooks, testing Tate's toughness. By the end, DeMoor was in control, and Tate was just trying to survive by holding on.
Official Result: Chase DeMoor beat Andrew Tate by majority decision (57-57, 58-56, 58-56).
NEW ERA: JON JONES EYES MVP JUMP AS UFC RELATIONSHIP HITS BREAKING POINT
Jon Jones hits back at the UFC, demanding his contract be terminated to pursue new opportunities at Most Valuable Promotions.
Jake Paul says he’s ready to promote Jon Jones if Dana White lets him walk away from the UFC.
Jones wanted a spot on the big UFC White House card in June. He hinted that the promotion even reached out about an appearance. Most people thought they’d finally line him up against Alex Pereira, who just moved up to heavyweight, but Pereira’s fighting Cyril Gane instead.
Then Dana White went public, basically saying Jones is done with the UFC and retired from MMA. That didn’t sit well with Jones. He fired back, demanding a release so he could look at other opportunities.
If he gets out of that ironclad contract, Jake Paul’s new MMA project with Most Valuable Promotions is a real option. Paul’s already signed Jones’ long-time rival, Francis Ngannou, who’s set to fight Philipe Lins on their debut card in May. Now, Paul says he’d happily work with Jones too.
At a press conference, Paul put it out there: “Jon, you’re always welcome to come over to MVP. We’ll get it popping, and we’ll get you paid what you deserve.”
Honestly, Paul trying to lure Jones over feels possible, especially since Jones has wanted to fight Ngannou for years. The fight has been teased both inside and outside the UFC, but it has never materialised.
Paul’s clearly gunning to shake up the UFC’s grip on MMA, so who knows, an offer to Jones could be coming soon.
But can Jones actually fight again? Lately, he’s talked about hip problems that have made people doubt his future. He hasn’t fought since defending his title in November 2024 against Stipe Miocic. Still, he says the injury won’t stop him.
On social media, Jones said, “Yeah, I’ve got arthritis in my hip, and it hurts, but that doesn’t mean I can’t fight. So let me get this straight: if I took the lowball offer, my hip would magically be fine, and I’d be on the White House card? That makes no sense. I even got stem cell treatment last week to be ready, and training camp was supposed to start today. I was getting prepared. If the UFC really thinks I’m finished, I’m asking to be released from my contract right now. No more spin, no more games. Thanks to the real fans who get it.”
REVENGE MISSION: EDDIE HEARN SIGNS UFC CHAMP TOM ASPINALL AFTER LOSING CONOR BENN
Eddie Hearn strikes back: Read about Tom Aspinall signing with Matchroom, Conor Benn’s $15M Zuffa deal, and the Dana White rivalry.
Dana White, the boss at UFC and the man behind Zuffa Boxing, just snagged Conor Benn away from Eddie Hearn. Although if we’re being honest, Benn did a lot of the heavy lifting himself with that $15 million price tag.
White was quick to celebrate, maybe a little too loudly, especially on the UFC side, but Hearn didn’t let him have the spotlight for long. Not even a week later, Hearn fired back by announcing he’d signed UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall to the Matchroom Talent Agency.
This back-and-forth between Hearn and White is turning into one of the more interesting rivalries in combat sports right now.
Zuffa Boxing’s move to grab Benn for a one-fight, $15 million deal definitely made waves. Benn, after all, spent ten years fighting under Hearn’s banner before jumping ship. Hearn hasn’t been shy about how much the move stings, especially since he’s been trading barbs with White nonstop.
But Hearn’s not just sitting around feeling sorry for himself. He went public on Instagram, welcoming Aspinall to the Matchroom squad. “Welcome to the team, UFC Heavyweight Champ @tomaspinallofficial,” Hearn posted. “Time to get what’s yours @matchroomtalentagency.”
It’s just the latest shot in their ongoing feud. White’s been out there calling Hearn soft for getting emotional about Benn leaving. Hearn, never one to back down, fired back in an interview, saying White doesn’t care about his fighters at all.
“I hear people’s comments, like Dana White calling me names and Terence Crawford asking if I actually care about these guys,” Hearn said. “I’m not saying I’m perfect, but we’re not like Dana White and his crew. They don’t give a damn about the fighters.
“Have you ever seen Dana White show any emotion when someone wins? He just hands over the belt, does a press conference, then heads home to his mansion with a cigar and a glass of whisky, thinking, ‘Life is sweet; we just made $800 million this year.’”
So what do you think about Tom Aspinall teaming up with Hearn’s agency? Is this a good move for Aspinall, or is it going to cause problems down the line? Let’s hear your thoughts.
