This is going to be unpopular - people are really going overboard about the Reacher Paulie fight

Calling it the greatest fight sequence etc is ridiculous. I get it, everyone here likes the show, and Paulie gives him a real challenge, but try to be objective. The fight was played out for comedic/shock value and lacks realism/tension.

Its a dumb fight, with both of them just standing there trading punches half the time. This isn't how someone smart would do it. e.g. I'd bet on Jason Bourne every time to beat Reacher and Paulie even though he's 1/3rd Reacher's size. the only time Reacher uses any tactics is towards the very end.

there are so many other things he could've done - e.g. when he puts the belt around Paulie initially in the truck, poke out his eyes, or use one of the many tools in a trucks cab. Book Reacher, and Cruise Reacher, would've done that, because he's smart.

Paulie is 2x Reacher's size and just as fast. Before we see how a casual slap knocks Reacher down. Here he lands multiple full strength punches to the head. Even someone built like Reacher would be knocked out after a couple of those, or had his jaw broken. But he has no real damage at all besides loose teeth.

and there's no reason for this fight at all. Neagley has a clear shot literally says she can snipe him, and she's told the noise is too much. which is nonsense as its so far from the house, she should have a silencer, and even then its worth it.

And why would Paulie go to the trouble of hanging him with chains when he can kill him with one kick to his head/neck as Reacher lies there knocked out? just for TV drama.