TAMPA, FLORIDA – JULY 20: Jake Paul walks to the ring for their cruiserweight fight against Mike Perry (not pictured) at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
The fights were put together just a month ago, but Amalie Arena was sold out last night. Social media star Jake Paul and MMA fighter Mike Perry headlined the card in front of a crowd of over 17,000.
The main event got underway at about 1AM. Jake Paul had his way with Mike Perry for most of the bout. Perry was tough and hung in taking shot after shot, but after getting knocked down for the third time in the 6th round, the ref called the fight.
Up next for Jake Paul?
It's still Mike Tyson on his mind. In the ring after the fight, Paul told the Amalie Arena crowd that "This is my sport now." Paul placed Tyson with Muhammad Ali as the two best to ever do it, but went on to say "You're a legend. But I'm going to take your throne. Paul also went on to call out UFC champ Alex Pereira.
In other bouts on the card at Amalie Arena last night, Amanda Serrano defeated Stevie Morgan in the women's super lightweight division. Lucas Bahdi delivered a wild 4 punch knockout to defeat H20 Ashton Sylve in a lightweight bout to hand Sylve his first defeat. Corey Marksman defeated Tony Aguilar to end his undefeated streak in another lightweight fight. And veteran Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeated Uriah Hall in the opening bout of the main card in a cruiserweight fight.
Celebrities in attendance included Logan Paul's brother and current WWE wrestler Logan Paul. Also getting a mixed crowd reaction was Tampa WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. When Hogan's arrival was shown on the big screen above the ring, some fans booed while others broke out in a USA chant. Hogan earlier this week was a featured speaker at the Republican National Convention where he proclaimed his support for Donald Trump.
Jake Paul v Mike Perry - Weigh-in
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 19: Jake Paul poses during weigh-in prior to their Cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 19, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Mike Perry reacts prior to their cruiserweight fight against Jake Paul (not pictured) at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul looks on during their cruiserweight fight against Mike Perry (not pictured) at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Mike Perry punches Jake Paul during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Lucas Bahdi celebrates after knocking out H20 Sylve during their lightweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Amanda Serrano punches Stevie Morgan during their super lightweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr punches Uriah Hall during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Lucas Bahdi punches H20 Sylve during their lightweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul and Mike Perry fight during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul punches Mike Perry during their cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Lucas Bahdi reacts after knocking out H20 Sylve (not pictured) during their lightweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Jake Paul v Mike Perry
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Jake Paul walks to the ring for their cruiserweight fight against Mike Perry (not pictured) at Amalie Arena on July 20, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
