UFC Lightweight Paul Felder Goes In-Depth On His Collapsed Lung Injury

Paul Felder admits that going through a collapsed lung has been a “scary” experience. Felder emerged victorious at UFC on ESPN 1 earlier this month. He earned a unanimous decision victory over James Vick. While “The Irish Dragon&#8221…

Paul Felder admits that going through a collapsed lung has been a “scary” experience. Felder emerged victorious at UFC on ESPN 1 earlier this month. He earned a unanimous decision victory over James Vick. While “The Irish Dragon” walked out of the Octagon as the winner, he still hasn’t left Phoenix, Arizona due to complications […]

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Paul Felder’s Team Updates His Health Post-Lung Surgery

Paul Felder’s agent Brian Butler-Au updated everyone on the wellbeing of his client earlier today via social media. Last the fans knew Felder was still in a Phoenix-area hospital recovering from surgery from injuries he received in his fight with James Vick at UFC on ESPN 1 last Sunday (Feb. 17, 2019) night. Well the […]

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Paul Felder’s agent Brian Butler-Au updated everyone on the wellbeing of his client earlier today via social media.

Last the fans knew Felder was still in a Phoenix-area hospital recovering from surgery from injuries he received in his fight with James Vick at UFC on ESPN 1 last Sunday (Feb. 17, 2019) night.

Well the MMA universe can breathe a collective sigh of relief because “The Irish Dragon” appears to be well on the road to recovery as an Instagram post by Butler-Au shows Felder in good spirits.

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Update: @felderpaul is a healing up well and in good spirits after his surgery and hoping to be discharged tomorrow, however he won’t be allowed to fly home until Wednesday. The @ufc has graciously flown his family out to be with him and they will arrive tomorrow. Paul wants to thank everyone for their thoughts and concern and a special thank you to UFC medical staff member Kelly Paul for being there, bringing him junk food and making him a middleweight. ?? * this photo was taken just now from my FaceTime with him. #irishdragon #represented

Though Felder took home a unanimous decision victory over Vick last weekend he know doubt suffered some serious physical consequences. With a budding commentating career and being more than capable of breaking down fights, it begs the question – how much longer does Felder want to subject himself to the rigors of cage fighting?

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Management Provides Health Update On Paul Felder

Paul Felder has been dealing with some health concerns over the past week. “The Irish Dragon” suffered a collapsed lung during his battle with James Vick last weekend (Sun. February 17, 2019). The pair co-main evented UFC Phoenix in a three…

Paul Felder has been dealing with some health concerns over the past week. “The Irish Dragon” suffered a collapsed lung during his battle with James Vick last weekend (Sun. February 17, 2019). The pair co-main evented UFC Phoenix in a three-round back-and-forth striking battle. When it was all said and done, Felder emerged victorious with the […]

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UFC Phoenix Medical Suspensions: Cain Velasquez Gets Max Sit

This past weekend’s (Sun. February 17, 2019) UFC Phoenix fights have come and gone. Now, several fighters will be forced to sit after enduring some harsh punishment. Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez leads the pack of nine fighters suspended 180 days. He was finished by Francis Ngannou in under 30 seconds to headline the […]

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This past weekend’s (Sun. February 17, 2019) UFC Phoenix fights have come and gone.

Now, several fighters will be forced to sit after enduring some harsh punishment. Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez leads the pack of nine fighters suspended 180 days. He was finished by Francis Ngannou in under 30 seconds to headline the night. Also sitting six months are Cynthia Calvillo, Cortney Casey, Vicente Luque, Bryan Barberena, Jimmie Rivera, Luke Sanders, Nik Lentz, and Ashlee Evans-Smith.

“The Irish Dragon” Paul Felder, who is currently hospitalized with a collapsed lung, has been suspended indefinitely. He defeated James Vick via unanimous decision in a hard-fought co-main event slugfest. Check out the full UFC Phoenix medical suspensions list below (via MMA Fighting):

  • Paul Felder: Suspended indefinitely
  • Cain Velasquez: Suspended 180 days
  • Cynthia Calvillo: Suspended 180 days
  • Cortney Casey: Suspended 180 days
  • Vicente Luque: Suspended 180 days
  • Bryan Barberena: Suspended 180 days
  • Jimmie Rivera: Suspended 180 days
  • Luke Sanders: Suspended 180 days
  • Nik Lentz: Suspended 180 days
  • Ashlee Evans-Smith: Suspended 180 days
  • Renan Barao: Suspended 60 days
  • James Vick: Suspended 30 days
  • Myles Jury: Suspended 30 days
  • Aljamain Sterling: Suspended 30 days
  • Scott Holtzman: Suspended 30 days
  • Andrea Lee: Suspended 30 days

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Paul Felder Still Hospitalized With Collapsed Lung

It was recently revealed that Paul Felder suffered a collapsed lung in his fight with James Vick over the weekend (Sun. February 17, 2019). “The Irish Dragon” defeated Vick via unanimous decision in the UFC on ESPN 1 co-main event. Shortly after the show, Felder’s manager, Brian Butler, took to Instagram to provide an update. […]

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It was recently revealed that Paul Felder suffered a collapsed lung in his fight with James Vick over the weekend (Sun. February 17, 2019).

“The Irish Dragon” defeated Vick via unanimous decision in the UFC on ESPN 1 co-main event. Shortly after the show, Felder’s manager, Brian Butler, took to Instagram to provide an update. He revealed that Felder suffered a small collapsed lung, but nothing that should keep him out long-term.

We now have an update to pass along. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reports that the original hope was that Felder would be released from the Phoenix hospital today. However, it turns out they are keeping him in for more tests:

“Update on @felderpaul: original hope was that he’d be discharged from a Phoenix hospital today after suffering from a collapsed lung in his fight against James Vick, but according to his manager Brian Butler they are keeping him longer for more tests.”

This was Felder’s first victory since being defeated by Mike Perry at welterweight in July. Felder stepped in to fight “Platinum” on short-notice at 170 pounds. He was defeated via split decision, ending a three-fight win streak. Felder is hoping to have a big run at lightweight this year, hopefully getting his name in the mix for a title opportunity.

Felder is remaining upbeat about his current plight, however, tweeting his current status:

He’s even hoping that someone can deliver his some good food to his hospital room:

Let’s hope Felder is released with a clean bill of health soon.

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Paul Felder Reveals Serious Injury Suffered At UFC Phoenix

Paul Felder and James Vick put on a tremendous co-main event at UFC Phoenix last night (Sun. February 17, 2019). “The Irish Dragon” took home a unanimous decision victory after three rounds of fighting. However, it came at a cost. Felder’s manager Brian Butler took to Instagram shortly after the fight. He revealed that Felder […]

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Paul Felder and James Vick put on a tremendous co-main event at UFC Phoenix last night (Sun. February 17, 2019).

“The Irish Dragon” took home a unanimous decision victory after three rounds of fighting. However, it came at a cost. Felder’s manager Brian Butler took to Instagram shortly after the fight. He revealed that Felder suffered a small collapsed lung. It was noted that none of the injuries are expected to cause long-term issues:

“Update: @felderpaul spent the night in the hospital… aside from this broken nail on his finger here, it turns out he had a small collapse to his lung. No long term issues but they want to make sure it doesn’t get any worse over night.”

Felder acknowledged this on Twitter shortly after the event. He said he still has two lungs, and just wants to drink a beer:

“I got two lungs… I just want a beer for shitsake”

Felder was defeated by Mike Perry in July by way of split decision. The defeat ended Felder’s three-fight win streak. He accepted the fight against “Platinum” at 170 pounds on short notice.

Now that he’s back in the win column, Felder is hoping to have a big run at lightweight, hopefully aligning himself in title contention before year’s end.

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