The latest Misfits Boxing event on August 30 will see MMA fighters, boxers, and influencers competing on the same card. The event airs on DAZN.
Started by KSI, the X Series "showcases the biggest global names in entertainment, sports, and lifestyle competing against one another.”
The main event will feature MMA fighters Darren Till and Luke Rockhold competing in a boxing match.
A former UFC welterweight title contender, Till (18-5-1 MMA) has beaten Anthony Taylor and Darren Stewart in the ring. He was supposed to fight Tommy Fury, but the half-brother of Tyson Fury backed out after Till teased performing "MMA tactics.”
A former UFC middleweight champion, Rockhold (16-6 MMA) last competed in the cage in 2022. He lost against Mike Perry in a bare-knuckle fight in 2023 and competed in a Karate Combat event in 2024.
Dillon Danis competes in his first MMA fight since 2019 at the latest Misfits event, while several influencers compete for bragging rights.
Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold Misfits undercard
Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold card.
Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Ferguson record: 25-11 MMA
- Salt Papi record: 6-2
- Belts at stake: MFB middleweight title
The co-feature will see Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi.
Winner of The Ultimate Fighter in 2011, Ferguson (25-11) went from interim champion to having an eight-fight losing streak in the octagon. After attempting to compete for the GFL, Ferguson will make his boxing debut.
Real name Nathaniel Bustamante, Salt Papi (6-2) has 670K subscribers on YouTube. He’s won three straight in the ring and is one of the most impressive influencer boxers competing today.
Dillon Danis vs. Warren Spencer
- Division/Weight: Super Lightweight
- Danis record: 2-0 MMA, 0-1 Boxing
- Spencer record: 3-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Dillon Danis competes in an MMA fight against Warren Spencer.
A BJJ gold medalist, the confident Danis (2-0 MMA, 0-1 Boxing) last competed in an MMA fight in 2019. He fought Logan Paul in a boxing fight in 2023, losing via DQ. Danis is known for trolling those in the combat sports world on social media.
His confident demeanor has resulted in detractors. That’s especially true given his lack of time competing as a pro. However, it’s made him a known name, and he’s excited to continue having people talk about him when he makes his MMA return.
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“I can beat this guy. It doesn’t matter if I was hungover, sick, had the flu, twice on Sunday, it doesn’t matter… Being away for six years… There’s no nervousness or anxiety — it’s more like excitement and good energy… At the end of the day, I’m willing to die in there… I fight for legacy,” Danis told The Sporting News.
“My training partners and the people that I train with every single day,” Danis said regarding his confidence. “I just know my skill level, and when I get in there, I know my IQ… There’s so many things that go into fighting. I wouldn’t be this confident if it wasn’t for the people around me. I’ve always been like this, even Jiu-Jitsu.
“The only thing I think of: I don’t think he’s willing to die out there, and I am. It’s a fight. I get to do it, beat the s--- out of this guy, and not get arrested.
“The confidence comes in believing in yourself. If you don’t do that, you’re not going to get anywhere. Conor (McGregor), before he was Conor, believed he was the best in the room. He believed every single thing he said. That’s how he got to where he was when everyone else was laughing at him. It’s the law of attraction. I went through dark times with the knee injury and alcohol, but now I’m back.”
Spencer (3-2) is a mechanic who is on a two-fight win streak, competing in various influencer boxing bouts. He’s known for his heavy hands.
Chase DeMoor vs. Natan Marcon
- Division/Weight: Heavyweight
- DeMoor record: 7-4-1
- Marcon record: N/A
- Belts at stake: MFB heavyweight title
Chase DeMoor faces Natan Marcon in a massive grudge fight.
DeMoor (7-4-1) is known for his time on "Too Hot To Handle," "The Weeping," and more. He's won seven straight fights against some of the top influencers in the world.
Marcon has over 420K followers on Instagram. He recently spiced things up by throwing an egg at DeMoor before their fight.
Carla Jade vs. Daryn Harris
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Jade record: 2-0-1
- Harris record: N/A
- Belts at stake: MFB lightweight title
Further down the card is Carla Jade vs. Daryn Harris.
Jade (2-0-1) is the MFB lightweight champion. She looks for her first win of 2025 after fighting Melanie Shah to a draw.
Harris is a boxer and kickboxer with over 76.7K followers on Instagram.
Joey Essex vs. Numeiro
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Essex record: N/A
- Numeiro record: N/A
- Belts at stake: N/A
Joey Essex faces Numeiro.
Essex makes his boxing debut after competing on TV shows like "The Only Way is Essex," "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!," and "Love Island."
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Joao Barbosa, aka Numeiro, is a Portuguese influencer with over 365K followers on TikTok.
Ty Mitchell vs. Sean Hemphill
- Division/Weight: Super Middleweight
- Mitchell record: 2-0
- Hemphill record: 19-2
- Belts at stake: N/A
Ty Mitchell faces Sean Hemphill.
Mitchell (2-0) has won two fights in 2025, both via knockout.
Hemphill (19-2) has eleven wins via knockout. The 29-year-old is on a three-fight win streak after losing against former title contender William Scull.
Amadeusz Ferrari vs. Rahim Pardesi
- Division/Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Ferrari record: 0-1
- Pardesi record: N/A
- Belts at stake: N/A
Amadeusz Ferrari and Rahim Pardesi clash at light heavyweight.
Ferrari (0-1) has over 719K followers on Instagram. He looks for his first win within influencer boxing after losing against Salt Papi. With over 2.9 million followers on TikTok, Pardesi makes his pro debut.
Amir Anderson vs. Vitor Siqueira
- Division/Weight: Middleweight
- Anderson record: 3-0
- Siqueira record: 8-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Amir Anderson faces Vitor Siqueira.
A Golden Gloves and National Champion, Anderson (3-0) has decimated the competition since signing with Misfits Boxing. The 21-year-old faces Siqueira (8-1), who is on a five-fight win streak.
Demi Sims vs. Nadeshi Hopkins
- Division/Weight: N/A
- Sims record: N/A
- Hopkins record: N/A
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Demi Sims faces Nadeshi Hopkins.
Sims is known for appearing on "The Only Way Is Essex," "Celeb Ex in the City," "House of Sims," and more. She has over 287K followers on TikTok and 558K followers on Instagram.
Hopkins is an actress and music artist with over 254K followers on Instagram.
MF & DAZN: X Series 22 tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, August 30
- Start time: 1 p.m. ET | 10 a.m. PT | 6 p.m. BST
- Main event start time (approx.): 5:30 p.m. ET | 2:30 p.m. PT | 10:30 p.m. BST
- Location: AO Arena - Manchester, England
- Live Stream: DAZN
The Misfits event will be available on DAZN worldwide.
In the U.K., a DAZN monthly subscription costs £9.99 on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month. An annual subscription will cost £99.99. The PPV price is £19.99.
In the U.S., A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month. The annual subscription is $224.99. The PPV price is $49.99.