Fight Night: Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley Battle In Cleveland

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Call it boxing! Call it a train wreck! Call it whatever you’d like! Regardless of what you want to call, tonight’s boxing match featuring Tyron Woodley and Jake Paull will surely be entertaining. Paul enters the ring with a pristine, undefeated record that includes victories over former NBA stars and former MMA fighters. On the other side of the ring, Tyron Woodley stands prepared, but lacks any professional boxing experience. Still, he does have more than two dozen MMA fights under his belts and seven knockout wins. Most importantly, he knows what it’s like to perform on the highest level and on the world’s biggest stages. As a result, he is by far Paul’s most threatening opponent. Will it be enough?

Round One

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (10-9

Analysis: From the opening bell, Woodley came out in a very low stance. It appears that he’s looking to get to the body in the way that he would in an MMA fight. As the round went on, the two men got settled things opened up, Jake Paul tried to lead with right hands before going to the body. Woodley was able to back out of distance most times, but he did get caught a few times. However, it didn’t appear to phase him. Overall, Paul was the more aggressive fighter while Woodley remained stuck in neutral much like he was in his last few MMA fights.

Round Two

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (20-18)

Analysis: Paul came out aggressive and throwing his left hand a bit.  Paul is certainly the taller fighter, but they both have a ’74 reach. If Woodley is going to get things done, he needs to get on track offensively by jabbing. On the other hand, Paul appears to be unsure what to do with a man who is not aggressive. Both Nate Robinson and Ben Askren were overly aggressive, but Woodley is the complete opposite through two rounds. As a result, I’m not entirely sure Paul knows what to do.

Round Three

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (30-27)

Analysis: Right hand, right hand and more right hands. This has been Paul’s best round to date so far. He is pushing the action and consistently landing the right hand. Woodley doesn’t appear to be hurt, but he just looks lost. He’s being overly cautious. If he’s going to make a comeback, he needs to start at the opening bell of the fourth round.

Round Four

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (39-37)

Analysis: Woodley was a bit more aggressive in the opening moments of the round. He’s starting to get on the inside where he needs to be and tying him up. Knowing that is what he hopes to do, Paul is starting to circle to his left and right as if he’s trying to catch his breath. Towards the end of the round, Woodley started to sense Paul was getting fatigued and pressed the action. At times, it appeared that Paul was using the ropes to keep himself up and survive the round. Woodley will need to keep this up in rounds five and six to close the gap.

Round Five

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (49-46)

Analysis: This could be the round that swings the fight. Woodley found success when threw his jab, but he just didn’t throw it enough. As a result, it looks like Paul started to find his groove again and use his right hand to control the distance. With this second wind, it looks like Paul is back in this thing.

Round Six

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (59-55)

Round Seven

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul leads Woodley (68-65)

Analysis: Woodley heard his trainer and came out moving faster than he has in the last few rounds. As a result, he was able to keep Paul backing up throughout the round. Again, Paul is beginning to look tired. The former UFC champion is pushing the pace and for that reason, I’ll give him this round. Still, it could go either way.

Round Eight

Ryan’s Scorecard: Paul def. Woodley (77-75)

Analysis: That jab, man! That jab, man! Woodley, just throw the jab. He’s tired. He’s very tired. This fight has been frustrating. the former UFC champion did come to fight. He held his own. However, he was not active enough in enough spots to win it. The last two rounds could have gone either way, but he gave away the first three rounds. As a result, I’ll give it to Paul. Tommy Fury, next?

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