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Paul Felder Agrees To Multi-Fight Deal With UFC

Paul FelderUFC lightweight contender and commentator Paul Felder has agreed to a new multi fight deal with the promotion. After talking about potential retirement earlier this year, the lightweight puncher has just agreed to a new multi-fight contract with the UFC that will keep him with the promotion for the foreseeable future. Felder’s manager Brian Butler […]

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UFC lightweight contender and commentator Paul Felder has agreed to a new multi fight deal with the promotion.

After talking about potential retirement earlier this year, the lightweight puncher has just agreed to a new multi-fight contract with the UFC that will keep him with the promotion for the foreseeable future.

Felder’s manager Brian Butler from Suckerpunch Entertainment confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Thursday night.

“It’s great to see Paul getting the love and respect from the MMA community and truly becoming the people’s champ,” Butler said. “We are happy to announce that we have extended his contract with the UFC and have eyes set on another run at the title. A lot of fun fights ahead, stay tuned.”

After accepting a fight on five days’ notice and making the 155 lb weight limit last weekend against former champion Rafael Dos Anjos, Felder received a lot of praise from the MMA community.

Just days after Felder competed in the main event, he then turned around and called the season finale at Dana White‘s Contender Series on Wednesday in Las Vegas despite the UFC offering to give him the night off.

It’s unclear when we will see Felder make his return to the Octagon, although it could be a few months due to a potential medical suspension. One thing is clear though, Felder will certainly have more time to prepare for his next fight with a full camp.

With a new contract in hand, Felder appears rejuvenated to climb back up the Lightweight rankings for a highly coveted title shot one day. He would certainly have a huge backing during his climb.

Are you happy Paul Felder signed a new deal with the UFC? Do you see him climbing back up the rankings in the lightweight division in the next year?

Paul Felder Signs New Multi-Fight UFC Deal

Paul Felder has signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. Felder’s manager, Brian Butler from Suckerpunch Entertainment, confirmed the news to MMAFighting. “It’s great to see Paul getting the love and respect from the MMA community and truly be…

Paul Felder has signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC. Felder’s manager, Brian Butler from Suckerpunch Entertainment, confirmed the news to MMAFighting. “It’s great to see Paul getting the love and respect from the MMA community and truly becoming the people’s champ,” Butler said. “We are happy to announce that we have extended his […]

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UFC Vegas 14 Medical Suspensions: Paul Felder Potentially Out For Six Months

FelderPaul Felder is potentially facing a six-month layoff following UFC Vegas 14. Felder stepped in on five days’ notice to take on Rafael dos Anjos in their lightweight headliner at UFC Vegas 14 this past weekend after Islam Makhachev had to pull out with staph infection. Despite receiving plaudits before and after the fight for […]

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Paul Felder is potentially facing a six-month layoff following UFC Vegas 14.

Felder stepped in on five days’ notice to take on Rafael dos Anjos in their lightweight headliner at UFC Vegas 14 this past weekend after Islam Makhachev had to pull out with staph infection.

Despite receiving plaudits before and after the fight for stepping up, Felder was dominated by Dos Anjos over five rounds on his way to a split decision defeat — though it really should have been unanimous.

And as per the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Felder will now require either an X-ray or an MRI of his right elbow in addition to a doctor’s clearance if he wants to compete before May 14th.

The rest of the fighters competing on the card had relatively normal medical suspensions with the exception of Roque Martinez who also faces a six-month sit as he requires an MRI of his left knee.

You can view the full list of suspensions below (via mixedmartialarts):

  • Paul Felder: must have X-Ray or MRI of right elbow, if positive must have orthopedic doctor clearance, or no contest until 05/14/21; minimum suspension with no contest until 01/14/21, no contact until 12/30/20 for laceration repair
  • Rafael dos Anjos: suspended until 12/15/20 with no contact until 12/06/20 for hard fight
  • Abdul Razak Alhassan: suspended until 1/14/21 with no contact until 12/30/20
  • Ashley Yoder: suspended until 12/06/20 with no contact until 11/29/20
  • Sean Strickland: suspended until 12/15/20 with no contact until 12/06/20
  • Brendan Allen: suspended until 12/30/20 with no contact until 12/15/20
  • Kay Hansen: suspended until 12/06/20 with no contact until 11/29/20
  • Cory McKenna: must have left ankle sprain cleared by orthopedic or sports medicine doctor or no contest until 05/14/21; minimum suspension with no contest until 12/15/20, no contact until 12/15/20
  • Randa Markos: suspended until 01/14/21 with no contact until 12/30/20
  • Kanako Murata: suspended until 12/06/20 with no contact until 11/29/20 for hard fight
  • Geraldo de Freitas: suspended until 12/15/20 with no contact until 12/06/20
  • Tony Gravely: suspended until 12/15/20 with no contact until 12/06/20 for hard fight
  • Alex Morono: must have MRI of right knee, if positive must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until 05/14/21; minimum suspension with no contest until 12/15/20, no contact until 12/06/20
  • Rhys McKee: suspended until 12/30/20 with no contact until 12/15/20 for hard fight
  • Don’tale Mayes: suspended until 12/15/20 with no contact until 12/06/20
  • Roque Martinez: must have MRI of left knee, if positive must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until 05/14/21; minimum suspension with no contest until 12/15/20, no contact until 12/06/20

What do you make of these suspensions?

Rafael dos Anjos Releases Statement After Split Decision Win Over Paul Felder

Rafael dos Anjos has released a statement on his split decision win over Paul Felder. In the main event of UFC Vegas 14, dos Anjos was making his return to lightweight and was originally supposed to fight Islam Makhachev. Yet, when the Russian was out,…

Rafael dos Anjos has released a statement on his split decision win over Paul Felder. In the main event of UFC Vegas 14, dos Anjos was making his return to lightweight and was originally supposed to fight Islam Makhachev. Yet, when the Russian was out, Felder stepped up on five days’ notice and dos Anjos […]

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VIDEO | Paul Felder Talks About Dos Anjos Fight While Getting Stitches

FelderPaul Felder took a big chance in UFC Vegas 14 when he stepped in on five days notice to fight former UFC Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos in a 5 round main event. The fight didn’t go his way with him losing a split decision (50-45, 50-45 and 47-48) however, it seems that Felder was […]

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Paul Felder took a big chance in UFC Vegas 14 when he stepped in on five days notice to fight former UFC Lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos in a 5 round main event. The fight didn’t go his way with him losing a split decision (50-45, 50-45 and 47-48) however, it seems that Felder was in high spirits after the fight.

Paul Felder’s manager Brian Butler took a video of Felder speaking after the fight while getting stitched up. Felder spoke about a range of topics from what he was feeling inside the octagon to potential opponents.

You can watch the full 36 minute video below:

Felder said in the video “You forget about the money when you’re in there,” Felder says at one point. “You’re not thinking about the money when he’s kicking me in my ribs … and the coaches are yelling at you, ‘This is your cage,’ and you’re thinking, ‘Is it, though? He’s hitting me really hard.’” (Transcribed by MMAJunkie)

Even though Felder failed to get the win in last Saturdays main event, he still got Fight of the Night honours and he reiterated that he will not retire and said to expect him in 2021 in the octagon.

Speaking to Bisping in the post fight interview, Felder said “This was for my dad, this was for my family, this was for you guys. I lost my passion for this sport pretty bad and to all my Phili friends and family and teammates back home I love you guys, I miss you guys and I can tell you is I’m not done.”

“I might lose my ranking a little bit but what I’ve learned in this sport is none of that matters what matters is going out there and showing who you are inside, what determination you have, and for the guys who missed weight and couldn’t make it here tonight. Get your stuff together, hire a nutritionist, get on the scale, make weight, and go perform. I was dying on Thursday night to get on that scale at 156 pounds and I did it. And I showed up tonight for 25 minutes with no training, just training for a triathlon. So get your stuff together get your shit together and let’s go.”

Who would you like Felder to fight next?

Paul Felder Ditches Retirement Talk Following UFC on ESPN+ 41 Loss

Paul Felder does not plan on hanging up his gloves any time soon after losing to Rafael dos Anjos in a short-notice bout on Saturday. At UFC on ESPN+ 41, Paul Felder stepped in on five days’ notice to compete against Rafael dos Anjos in the event’s hea…

Paul Felder does not plan on hanging up his gloves any time soon after losing to Rafael dos Anjos in a short-notice bout on Saturday. At UFC on ESPN+ 41, Paul Felder stepped in on five days’ notice to compete against Rafael dos Anjos in the event’s headliner. Felder was unsuccessful, but he gained something […]

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