Gypsy Crusader, the ringname of Paul Miller, secured a split decision victory over King Azoulay in a kickboxing bout held in Orlando, Florida at an event organized by Duel Arena. According to Bloody Elbow, the fight was one of the headline attractions after Dillon Danis was forced out of the main event against Mike Perry.
Miller, described as a “wildly controversial influencer,” entered the ring with what was characterized as a legitimate, if relatively unremarkable, fighting record. Azoulay, by contrast, was known for claiming to have had 1,000 undocumented fights, though none were officially recorded.
Azoulay made a theatrical entrance, riding to the ring on a throne draped in an Israeli flag and embracing the role of heel competitor before a crowd that favored Miller. Miller entered with a more serious demeanor, accompanied by MMA legend Jake Shields.
Despite expectations that Azoulay would perform poorly, he proved more competitive than anticipated in the early exchanges. He sustained a cut on the shin but remained engaged throughout. Miller, however, demonstrated his superior experience. When Azoulay attempted kicks to the body, Miller caught and swept him to the mat.
Miller appeared comfortable in the bout and did not exert himself heavily, hardly breaking a sweat or moving out of what was described as “second gear.” This came after Miller had visibly tired during a previous boxing match against Supah Hot Fire.
The fight went the full distance. The judging proved contentious: one judge scored the bout 29-28 in favor of Azoulay, while the other two judges both scored it 30-27 for Miller, giving Miller the split decision win.
Following the bout, Miller taunted Azoulay in the post-fight interview, mocking him for his height and suggesting he was not tough.
Key facts
- Paul Miller (Gypsy Crusader) won by split decision over Ben Azoulay in Orlando, Florida
- One judge scored the bout 29-28 for Azoulay; two judges scored it 30-27 for Miller
- Azoulay claimed 1,000 undocumented fights but had none officially recorded
- Miller entered with MMA legend Jake Shields; Azoulay rode to the ring on a throne with an Israeli flag
- Miller dominated exchanges and appeared to not fully exert himself during the bout