After 8 rounds in Cleveland the much hyped fight between Paul and Woodley led to a split decision with Jake Paul taking the title. With each having the biggest pay day of their careers both collecting over $1million in purse and pay per view earnings, Paul was furious after being pushed the distance for the first time in his career.
Woodley almost took the fight in the 4th when he rocked Paul almost knocking him to the ground. Paul wrestled back and only just won in a split decision card – 77-75, 75-77, 78-74.