Tyron Woodley just didn’t prove to be enough to beat YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul, who triumphed over the former UFC’s welterweight champion in an eight-round main-event in Cleveland, Ohio.
While Tyron Woodley proved to be the toughest challenge of Jake Paul’s boxing career, he just couldn’t get his foot on the pedal and finish the younger of the Paul brother.
The @jakepaul experience continues with a split decision win over Tyron Woodley. #PaulWoodley pic.twitter.com/M1P0McUiyX
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) August 30, 2021
Needless to say, fans were expecting Tyron Woodley to get the job done against Jake Paul, in what was once again a UFC fighter vs Jake Paul fight.
Earlier, Jake Paul had knocked out former UFC fighter Ben Askren. This time around, it was a former UFC welterweight champion who succumbed to the YouTuber turned professional boxer, who continues to make his case in the world of combat sports.
“He’s a tough opponent. He’s been fighting for 20-something years. I’ve been doing this for 3 years. It was a tougher fight than I expected. My legs felt weird since the locker room.” Paul said.
Jake Paul deserves the credit for his incredible performance against a seasoned striker like Tyron Woodley. Paul has once again proved that he is ready to fight against some of the best that the world of combat sports has to offer.
UFC fighters react on Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley
Several UFC fighters took to Twitter to share their reactions to the outcome of Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley. Jake Paul won the bout via split decision.
All he had to do was walk around and they’re gonna give him the nod. Woodley brought the fight.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 30, 2021
Think about this….. we’re in round 7 and Jake Paul is winning a decision over Tyron Woodley. Crazy
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 30, 2021
Pressure without punches won’t win it. Woodley needs to throw. #PaulWoodley
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) August 30, 2021
At the end of the day . Jake Paul helped himself & other pro athletes make some good ???? tonight ! #PaulWoodley
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 30, 2021
Woodley needs more volume that’s it
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 30, 2021
The lack of activity..
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) August 30, 2021
Was this paid to go this way? If not then ????????♂️! 8rd sparring match. ???????? ????????
— Michael Johnson (@Menace155) August 30, 2021
Absolutely mind blowing https://t.co/Dwj9ZR7Axz
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 30, 2021
I want my money back pic.twitter.com/wEg1siYZYA
— Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) August 30, 2021
i’d put your head though those ropes and dance on it. pic.twitter.com/QPjXDPmVa6
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 30, 2021
Both men won in their own ways. Paul earned respect while Woodley showed he was not a foil. #PaulWoodley #paulvswoodley
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) August 30, 2021
Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley by the numbers. pic.twitter.com/79jXbE1qzm
— ESPN (@espn) August 30, 2021
These guys both suck
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) August 30, 2021