Jake Paul knocks out Andre August in first round, waves goodbye to opponent on mat

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There's a reason why Jake Paul was a heavy favorite on Friday night, but even this result was stunning to most - but not Paul.

Paul predicted he would knock out Andre August in the first round on Friday in Orlando, and that's exactly what he did.

It was Paul's first knockout since Dec. 18, 2021 against Tyron Woodley.

August landed a hard left, but after Paul pieced him up a bit, he landed a hard uppercut with his right hand.

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Jake Paul knocks out Andre August in the first round at Caribe Royale Orlando.  (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports)

August slumped to the mat, and Paul waved goodbye while standing over his opponent.

The fight lasted just two minutes and 32 seconds.

In rather damning analysis, ringside commentator Ariel Helwani said August looked "terrified" right before the fight and "didn't want to speak." He also added that he was a "dead man walking," and his locker room "looked like a funeral home," perhaps because of the sudden bright lights August found himself under. August, admittedly in an interview to Fox News Digital, said it was a bit of a culture shock.

Paul took the ring to Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" playing, not exactly the best way to get pumped up - but perhaps Paul wanted to stay mellow.

DraftKings, the fight's main sportsbook sponsor, had Paul at -900 to win, but +2200 to win via knockout in the first round. So, talk about a cashout.

Jake Paul reacts after knocking out Andre August in the first round during the Jake Paul v Andre August at the Caribe Royale Orlando on December 15 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

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