Jake Paul is now 4-0 as a professional boxer after fighting his way to a split decision victory against Tyron Woodley. The scores were 77-75 for Paul, 77-75 for Woodley, and 78-74 for Paul.
Although Woodley was able to land the harder punches, the former UFC champion seemed to have a problem letting his hands go.
The bigger and stronger Paul made good use of his jab in an attempt to keep Woodley off him. On the other hand, Woodley looked comfortable waiting for an opportunity to counter instead of closing in on Paul.
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Going past the four-minute mark for the first time, Paul seemed out of gas but kept his composure and was the more active fighter out landing Woodley 71-52 in total punches.
Whatever one might have to say about Jake Paul, the former Disney star has once again achieved what he’d set out to do. A win over a former UFC champion like Tyron Woodley certainly validates his boxing abilities.
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MMA fighters react to Tyron Woodley vs Jake Paul
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 13: Jake Paul (L) and Tyron Woodley (R) face off during a press conference before their cruiserweight fight at The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. Live on July 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
An intriguing matchup, to say the least, Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley commanded the attention of MMA and boxing fans alike. What’s more? Several MMA fighters had a few things to say about the fight that ended with Jake Paul emerging victorious.
UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman made the following Tweet a few minutes after the bout was over.
🤦🏿♂️
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) August 30, 2021
cant believe twood about to fight jake 🤯
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) August 30, 2021
Fan-favorite Nate Diaz, as always, had a hilarious reaction to the entire affair, posting the following tweet.
These guys both suck
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) August 30, 2021
Former UFC middleweight and Light heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen had an interesting proposition to make.
I get looser
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) August 30, 2021
UFC Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling seemed particularly invested in the fight, giving a running commentary the entire time.
Woodley needs to open up! #PaulWoodley
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 30, 2021
The weight makes a HUGE difference and TBF, Paul isn’t awful. He’s solid, bigger, and is using the range well and tying Woodley up when needed. Woodley should be teeing him up with that right hand, after utilizing the jab! #PaulWoodley
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 30, 2021
Lol yea boxing is stupid AF with their judging! Like what? Like how? https://t.co/fG9e4rHWqw
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 30, 2021
Former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier weighed in on the matchup as well
Jake Paul showed he has toughness and won’t quit! Tyron wasn’t active enough, not a bad fight tho. It was activity! Paul was exhausted and when guys are that tired gotta show em the door. Whatever man. Dammit Tyron
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 30, 2021
What am I watching. Who’s the pro boxer?
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) August 30, 2021
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I thought Tyron won but man the commentators don’t !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) August 30, 2021
Tyron Woodley was quick to express his interest in running it back in the post-fight interview. However, Paul says he’d only consider it once Woodley honored their pre-fight bet and gets an ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo. Only time will tell if we will get to witness the two in a rematch considering the list of fighters that would love to fight Jake Paul for the payday a fight with him brings.
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What do you think? Will we get to see a rematch between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul? Let us know in the comments.
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