Hashim Rahman Jr. vs. Vitor Belfort moved to November 19

MF & DAZN: X SERIES 003 takes place on November 19 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, with the rescheduled main event between Hasim Rahman Jr. and Vitor Belfort.

The fight was originally scheduled for October 15 in the UK.

Rahman said: “I’m really looking forward to fighting Mr. Belfort. I’m extremely grateful to Misfits Boxing for giving me the opportunity and I look to make the most of it. I’m 100% focused on make a lasting impression on all the fans in England and those watching at home. Now the world can see why Fake Paul and his sister want absolutely nothing to do with getting in the ring with me!”

The November 19 fight night will be available both live and on demand to all subscribers around the world on DAZN. Ticket details will be announced soon.

“It’s great to announce the third show in our MF & DAZN: X series, and our first in the US,” said Joseph Markowski, CEO DAZN North America. “We are super excited about these shows; their reach and their potential to excite and entice a growing new generation of fight fans. Look out for more shows and more big names to be announced soon”.

Belfort is the former Brazilian MMA star who held the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship while producing stunning highlight-reel finishes over 20 years in the organization. Besides his reputation as a finisher, 18 out of 26 wins came via stoppage. He returned to the ring in September 2021 when he stopped Evander Holyfield in the first round of their exhibition match.

Having fought at both lightweight and heavyweight, Belfort has beaten some of MMA’s greatest athletes, including Randy Couture, Michael Bisping, Wanderlei Silva, Dan Henderson and Luke Rockhold. He is among some of the best finishers the UFC has seen with his 12 knockout wins.

Belfort said: “I’m excited to show my skills on October 15th in Sheffield, live on DAZN! I’ve been waiting for a fight for a while and now is my time. I’m always in the gym getting ready . Rahman is a perfect opponent for me, so expect fireworks in the return of the Phenom.”