If Ash beats Paul, it'll be by the skin of his teeth, with the big "heavy breathing on both sides of the field" thing
We all know that the battle will probably end with Monferno/Infernape vs Torterra (although I think that Pikachu should be the one to defeat Paul, it's pretty obvious that Monferno/Infernape is, by far, the most likely choice), with Monferno/Infernape activating and controlling Blaze because of the power of friendship and rainbows and all that, explosion caused by Frenzy Plant or Hyper Beam against Blast Burn, Flamethrower or Flare Blitz, heavy breathing, Monferno/Infernape is about to faint, but then, "Torterra is unable to battle, Infernape is the winner! The winner of this battle is Ash, from Pallet Town!".
Beating Magmortar would be the best, as it would show Paul that it's stronger than its replacement.Same, except I think Monferno will be an Infernape by then. Just as long as the second pokremon it defeats isn't Ursaring AGAIN it's okay by me. Maybe Magmortar?
I personally think that we'll see Ursaring, but, either way, that's exactly what I'd expect.Maybe like this
Infernape: Magmortar and Torterra
Gliscor: Gliscor
Buizel: Weavile
Grotle: Honchkrow
Pikachu: Electivire
Since Staraptor defeated Honchkrow and Weavile maybe it could lose at the league. It should dominate in Ash's other battles though