Jake Paul‘s controversial matchup against Mike Tyson took place on Friday, November 15, and on a night filled with phenomenal fights, the main event under-delivered.
Despite expectations already being low for the clash, the headlining bout largely underwhelmed. While it wasn’t as great as many fantasized it to be, the fight did attract a significant amount of eyes to the product. Among those watching were UFC fighters, who were quick to share their thoughts on the bout throughout the night.
The highlight of the entire affair between the two arguably came in the moments before the fight. During a backstage interview with his son, Mike Tyson comically strutted away from the camera, accidentally revealing his bare behind to the world. As expected, this caught the attention of MMA stars who spoke out online.
Someone tell the camera man, wrong set of cheeks bro 🤣😩 #PaulTyson
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 16, 2024
What in the Diddy going on in Mike Tyson locker room 😂😂😂 #paultyson
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 16, 2024
Ain’t no way they just had Mike Tyson 🍑cheeks on tv 😂😂😂😂 #PaulTyson
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 16, 2024
Buffered through Tyson’s butt cheeks. Stream maybe getting better now? 🤷🏻♂️
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) November 16, 2024
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 16, 2024
The camera man lackin, I had to cover my kids eyes real quick ! 😂😂😂 #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/GelQcTZXRN
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 16, 2024
@TheNotoriousMMA on X
After having a respectable first round, Mike Tyson faded as the rounds piled up and Jake Paul began taking over. UFC fighters reiterated their previous comments about why the fight is even being allowed to take place.
Tyson’s mobility was a major factor in his downfall and made him a sitting target against a man 31 years his younger.
Mikes 58 and has a bad knee. A lot of you were expecting way too much out of him.
— Funky 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Benaskren) November 16, 2024
Tyson gotta slow down . Not sure he can sustain this pace ! #PaulTyson
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 16, 2024
Mikes looking all of 58 rn
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) November 16, 2024
Why#TysonvsPaul
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) November 16, 2024
Though many expected disappointment, fans were treated to something much worse. A snoozefest saw Jake Paul pick his shots and cruise to a unanimous decision victory without ever truly threatening the knockout.
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While it was less than entertaining, not seeing Mike Tyson get finished by a controversial YouTuber was the silver lining on the night.
Next time I see this @jakepaul guy I’m gonna give him 2 or 3 slaps 😬😬
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) November 16, 2024
Told y’all 🤷♂️ https://t.co/nsHv0HbuuQ
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) November 16, 2024
Wasn’t the most exciting fight, cool to see Tyson throwing punches i guess – he’s a legend always 👏🏼
— Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) November 16, 2024
I’m just happy I didn’t have to see og mike get knocked out 🙌🙌🙌
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 16, 2024
I can go to sleep now . Mike Tyson went the distance . Good entertainment . Jake Paul keep doing your sh**! #PaulTyson
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 16, 2024
Can’t keep tuning into this madness, happy Tyson got to make some money and didn’t get hurt but shittt
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul fucking sucks.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) November 16, 2024
Wow my Netflix just unfroze
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul is an embarrassment to this sport. If my grandfather was still around, he’d call him out. Absolutely no shame… Love you Mike🙏🏼
— Nico Ali Walsh (@nicoaliwalsh) November 16, 2024
What’s next for Jake Paul remains a mystery but he does have several names on his list of potential next opponents, including Canelo Alvarez.
If his dream fights don’t unfold in the boxing ring, a venture into the world of mixed martial arts under the PFL banner could be planned in his future.
