Overview
- Misfits announced the matchup for its Fight Before Christmas card at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Dec. 20.
- Ferguson earned the interim belt with a third-round TKO of Salt Papi in August, ending an eight-fight skid and securing his first post-UFC win.
- Spencer returns after a 15-second submission loss to Dillon Danis in a Misfits MMA bout, and both fighters enter 1-0 in professional boxing.
- The Dubai lineup also features Danis vs. Anthony Taylor under Misfits rules following Danis’ recent removal from UFC 322 and a ban from UFC events.
- The card has drawn scrutiny with Andrew Tate slated for the main event, while reaction to Ferguson vs. Spencer has been mixed among fans.