Despite being the underdog at (-260), former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley has several key advantages heading into his December 18 rematch with Jake Paul. Here's why Woodley is likely to win:

Experience

• Professional fighting career with 19-7-1 MMA record
• Former UFC Welterweight Champion
• Extensive striking experience against elite competition
• Paul only recently transitioned from YouTube to boxing

Power

• Known for knockout power throughout UFC career
• Nearly finished Paul in first fight with left hand
• Power tends to be last attribute to diminish with age
• Has faced higher-level striking opponents

Superior Preparation

• Been training specifically for Paul rematch since first fight
• Paul was preparing for Tommy Fury until 2 weeks ago
• Better conditioning shown in first fight
• More experienced in fight preparation

Extra Motivation

• $500,000 bonus clause for KO victory
• Legacy preservation at stake
• Eager to avenge close split decision loss
• Nearly finished Paul in round 4 of first fight

The Prediction Woodley's experience, power, preparation and motivation, combined with his strong showing in the first bout, suggest he will emerge victorious on December 18 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. Watch live on Showtime PPV at midnight EST.

Key Factor: In their first fight, Woodley hurt Paul significantly but failed to capitalize. With proper adjustments and aggressive pressure, Woodley has the tools to finish Paul in the rematch.

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