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Paul Felder Signs New Multi-Fight Deal With UFC

UFC lightweight competitor Paul Felder has signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. MMA Fighting confirmed the news with Felder’s manager Brian Butler of Suckerpunch Entertainment. Details surrounding the new deal were not made public. Butler noted the new deal came along with Felder’s bout agreement to fight Dan Hooker at UFC Auckland on […]

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UFC lightweight competitor Paul Felder has signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. MMA Fighting confirmed the news with Felder’s manager Brian Butler of Suckerpunch Entertainment.

Details surrounding the new deal were not made public. Butler noted the new deal came along with Felder’s bout agreement to fight Dan Hooker at UFC Auckland on February 23. Felder is said to be “very happy” with the new terms. Since joining the UFC in 2014, Felder has quickly risen to the top ranks of the 155-pound division.

During that time, Felder has proven to be one of the more entertaining combatants to grace the UFC’s Octagon as well. Felder is currently on a two-fight win streak, last defeating Edson Barboza at UFC 242 in September. Currently the No. 6-ranked lightweight in the UFC, Felder has the opportunity to make quite a statement in enemy territory against Hooker in New Zealand.

Aside from his work inside the Octagon, Felder has also been part of the UFC’s broadcast team as a color commentator. The 35-year-old has managed to keep very busy during his time with the UFC, and it looks like he continues to be a part of the Las Vegas-based mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion’s plans moving forward.

What do you think about Felder signing a new contract with the UFC? Who are you picking in Felder vs. Hooker?

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Paul Felder vs. Dan Hooker Announced for UFC Auckland Headliner

UFC Auckland has its headliner when New Zealand’s Dan Hooker stands across from Paul Felder in a lightweight showcase. The UFC announced the main event via Twitter Wednesday afternoon, and Dan Hooker had no problem making his prediction known for the b…

UFC Auckland has its headliner when New Zealand’s Dan Hooker stands across from Paul Felder in a lightweight showcase. The UFC announced the main event via Twitter Wednesday afternoon, and Dan Hooker had no problem making his prediction known for the bout: “UFC Auckland Main Event! ? Im (sic) going to smash Paul Felder’s face […]

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Paul Felder vs. Dan Hooker Set For February In New Zealand

Dan Hooker won’t get his desired matchup against Dustin Poirier, but he’ll get a top-ranked lightweight nonetheless. The UFC has officially announced that Hooker will meet No. 6-ranked Paul Felder at the UFC Auckland event in February. The show will go down from the Spark Arena in Auckland on February 23. BREAKING: @felderpaul will take […]

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Dan Hooker won’t get his desired matchup against Dustin Poirier, but he’ll get a top-ranked lightweight nonetheless. The UFC has officially announced that Hooker will meet No. 6-ranked Paul Felder at the UFC Auckland event in February. The show will go down from the Spark Arena in Auckland on February 23.

Felder is currently on a two-fight win streak, with decision victories over both James Vick and Edson Barboza. Now, “The Irish Dragon” continues his pursuit of UFC gold when he meets another fellow top-ten ranked lightweight in Hooker, who has looked solid as of late. Hooker is on a two-fight win streak of his own, which started with a devastating knockout win over James Vick in July. He followed that up with a great performance in Australia, handing Al Iaquinta a decision loss at UFC 243.

What do you think about the UFC matching up Felder vs. Hooker for February in New Zealand? 

 

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Charles Oliveira Eyes Bouts With Khabib, Conor McGregor, & Paul Felder

Charles Oliveira wants some high-profile lightweight bouts. Last night (Nov. 16), Oliveira took on Jared Gordon on the main card of UFC Sao Paulo. Many expected Oliveira to showcase his ground game, but he let his striking get the job done this time. O…

Charles Oliveira wants some high-profile lightweight bouts. Last night (Nov. 16), Oliveira took on Jared Gordon on the main card of UFC Sao Paulo. Many expected Oliveira to showcase his ground game, but he let his striking get the job done this time. Oliveira knocked out Gordon in the first round. Charles Oliveira Wants Big […]

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Charles Oliveira Wants Fights With Conor McGregor, Khabib, Paul Felder

Charles Oliveira called out some big names following his latest victory. Oliveira made it two knockout wins in a row in 2019 following his first-round finish of Jared Gordon on the main card of UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday night. It took his winning streak to six with all of those victories coming by way […]

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Charles Oliveira called out some big names following his latest victory.

Oliveira made it two knockout wins in a row in 2019 following his first-round finish of Jared Gordon on the main card of UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday night.

It took his winning streak to six with all of those victories coming by way of finish. Ranked No. 13 in the UFC lightweight rankings, “Do Bronx” now wants a higher-ranked opponent.

He called out Conor McGregor and Paul Felder in his post-fight interview and expanded further during the post-fight press conference:

“I came here to fight, and now, I’m calling out some names,” Oliveira said (via MMA Fighting). “My coach is going to see what’s best. I want to fight on the last card of the year. I didn’t [take] any punches. I’m 100 percent. It can be Conor McGregor, (or) it could be Paul Felder.”

McGregor, of course, is the biggest name in the division. Felder, meanwhile, is ranked No. 6 and is notably the last opponent to inflict defeat on Oliveira.

However, the Brazilian went a step further by stating that he’s a bad matchup for current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov:

“Everyone’s talking about Khabib,” Oliveira added. “I’m better than him standing up. If it goes to the ground, I’m not going to be afraid of him.”

What do you think of Oliveira’s callouts?

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Paul Felder Calls Out Conor McGregor: Irish Fans Are Turning On You

UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder believes the Irish fans are turning on Conor McGregor. McGregor hasn’t competed since his submission defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 last year. Since then, the Irishman has been in the news for reasons unrelated to fighting and mostly having to do with trouble with the law. And Felder […]

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UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder believes the Irish fans are turning on Conor McGregor.

McGregor hasn’t competed since his submission defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 last year. Since then, the Irishman has been in the news for reasons unrelated to fighting and mostly having to do with trouble with the law.

And Felder — who is an Irish-American — believes all those issues are affecting McGregor’s fanbase back home. He also proceeded to challenge him to fight him next.

“You’re representing Ireland and you got all these Irish fans behind you but I think they’re turning on you,” Felder said in a TMZ interview (via BJ Penn). “If you want to fight somebody’s who’s got that Irish blood in him too who’s an American, why don’t you fight an Irish American? Let’s get the Irish American vs. the real Irishman and see who’s tougher. Our family came over here and bred in America. We’re a lot stronger and tougher. We got a little mixed blood going on here.

“So if you think you’ve got the chin and the toughness to beat somebody like me, let’s go. You think that left hand is dynamite, I guarantee you can’t put me down with it.”

In reality, it’s unlikely McGregor faces Felder for what is looking likely to be a return to the Octagon in January. Justin Gaethje and Donald Cerrone are more realistic options at this point.

Regardless, do you agree with Felder that McGregor’s Irish fans are turning on him?

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