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

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 […]

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 Says Top Lightweights Are Being ‘Strategic’ By Not Fighting

Rafael dos Anjos believes the top lightweight contenders today aren’t old school like him. Dos Anjos enjoyed a successful return to the lightweight division following a split decision win over Paul Felder in the UFC Vegas 14 headliner last night. In what really should have been a unanimous decision victory, “RDA” completely dominated Felder over […]

Rafael dos Anjos believes the top lightweight contenders today aren’t old school like him.

Dos Anjos enjoyed a successful return to the lightweight division following a split decision win over Paul Felder in the UFC Vegas 14 headliner last night. In what really should have been a unanimous decision victory, “RDA” completely dominated Felder over all five rounds to make a statement to the rest of the division.

Following the win, Dos Anjos called for a fight with Conor McGregor with the latter even being receptive to the idea — only after facing Dustin Poirier. However, what really matters to Dos Anjos more than anything is getting his title back and becoming a two-time lightweight champion.

And whoever gets him there is who he ultimately wants to fight next.

“Whoever leads me to the gold,” dos Anjos said in the post-fight press conference (via MMA Junkie). “I moved up to become a champion again. Everything I do in life I try to be the best at it.

“When I move up to welterweight, I had a good shot, I won three fights in a row, I beat a former champion, I fought for the title. I didn’t win, but now I’m back to lightweight, and I want to fight for the belt. The belt is my goal and whoever leads me to the belt.”

That said, the Brazilian believes the top lightweights are being strategic by not taking certain fights which could present problems in trying to get his next fight booked.

That’s in huge contrast to Dos Anjos who is an old-school guy willing to fight anybody the UFC puts in front of him.

“Whoever in this top five, fighters are playing very strategic,” he added. “People don’t want to take fights because they want someone else to take a fight because they want to see what the result is going to be. I don’t like that.

“I’m an old-school guy and everybody fights everybody back in the day. But I feel like guys these days, they plan it so strategic. We’ll see how things are going to go and how they’re going to play out.”

With Felder being ranked No. 7 heading into the fight, there’s a likely possibility Dos Anjos gets that ranking in the next update. And although it’s not clear who he is talking about with regard to the top lightweights, he will certainly be in prime position to get a top-five opponent next.

Do you agree with Dos Anjos?

Islam Makhachev Congratulates Rafael dos Anjos, Calls To Finish Their Business

Islam Makhachev is still looking to fight Rafael dos Anjos. Dos Anjos returned to the win column after a dominant performance over Paul Felder in the UFC Vegas 14 headliner last night. Of course, the Brazilian was originally set to face Makhachev in the main event. However, Makhachev had to pull out just days before […]

Islam Makhachev is still looking to fight Rafael dos Anjos.

Dos Anjos returned to the win column after a dominant performance over Paul Felder in the UFC Vegas 14 headliner last night. Of course, the Brazilian was originally set to face Makhachev in the main event.

However, Makhachev had to pull out just days before the event due to a staph infection which led to Felder stepping in on five days’ notice.

Despite facing a new opponent with a completely different style to Makhachev, Dos Anjos was able to get the job done and now looks very likely to enter the top seven of the lightweight ranks. He has since already called for a fight with Conor McGregor next.

However, Makhachev hopes he will still get to finish his business with Dos Anjos in the future as he congratulated him after the fight.

“Great fight @RdosAnjosMMA congrats! Let’s finish our business in nearest future ”

As many have pointed out, Makhachev is currently No. 12 in the rankings. With Dos Anjos beating Felder who was ranked No. 7, it would make very little sense for the former champion to face someone potentially lower than him in the rankings.

And at 36 years of age, “RDA” doesn’t have as much time left either if he is to realize his dream of becoming a two-time lightweight champion.

Then again, he isn’t one to reject who the UFC picks out for him.

Do you think the pair should finish their business?

Video – Rhys McKee Loses Mouthpiece In Bizarre Fashion At UFC Vegas 14

The common halts in action during a mixed martial arts bout can stem from accidental groin strikes and eye pokes to name a few, but last night at UFC Vegas 14 – we witnessed a rare stoppage in the third-round when Ballymena native, Rhys ‘Skeletor’ McKee dropped his mouthpiece under the Octagon. The welterweight prospect […]

The welterweight prospect featured opposite veteran division mainstay, Alex ‘The Great White’ Morono in the second preliminary matchup of the night, and despite a rallying effort midway through the three-round affair, McKee dropped a unanimous decision defeat to the Fortis MMA trainee, following a high-paced start from the latter.

The defeat marked McKee’s second in the UFC since his short-notice arrival at UFC Fight Island 3 in July, dropping a one-sided ground-and-pound stoppage defeat to streaking upstart, Khamzat ‘Borz’ Chimaev.

Failing to work behind his jab and utilise his reach advantage, McKee came up short in the pocket exchanges, with Morono finding his pace early and often, before mixing in some veteran grappling to stifle a late surge from McKee.

Stuck with his back to the fence in the clinch, McKee dropped his mouthpiece, with referee Jason Herzog calling a timeout in search for the missing equipment.

Convinced it had fallen beneath the Octagon through the steel grate walk-way, Herzog asked for outside UFC officials including fellow referee, Mark Smith to check under the Octagon for the mouthpiece, using phone torches.

McKee explained how he had a spare mouthpiece in his equipment bag back in his locker room, while Herzog told how he had actually brought his own mouthpiece with him to the UFC Apex.

McKee, 25 arrived from standout promotion, Cage Warriors in July, and despite dropping losses to stiff competition in the form of Chimaev and Morono, former two-weight world champion, ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor had some words of encouragement for the Northern Irelander, urging him to embrace his setbacks as lessons.

“Incredible display again @KatieTaylor! Phenomenal! Also unlucky tonight to @RhysMcKee in UFC competition. Head up, stay the course! We take lessons from our wins, we take lessons from our losses. Embrace it all and move forward! Congrats guys, great fighting! #IrishFighting“

In response, McKee thanked McGregor for his words of encouragement, maintaining how his pair of Octagon setbacks will make for an interesting chapter when he eventually calls time on his career.

“I appreciate it Conor (McGregor), frustrating right now but it will make a good story! Thanks champ!.“

Rafael dos Anjos Takes Split Decision Win Over Paul Felder – UFC Vegas 14 Highlights

Former UFC lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos is back at his old stomping ground, and back in the winner’s enclosure with a wrestling heavy split decision win over short-notice opponent, Paul ‘The Irish Dragon’ Felder. Opening the first round well, dos Anjos scored a heavy liver kick from southpaw, before utilising his wrestling and Brazilian […]

Opening the first round well, dos Anjos scored a heavy liver kick from southpaw, before utilising his wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to assume top-position over Felder. Dealing with a slight cut above his right eyebrow, dos Anjos finished the first-round with a good barrage at the fence, landing a notable left hook.

Scoring his second takedown of the fight, albeit briefly, dos Anjos really began to find his home with a left straight which knocked Felder’s head back on cue. Roufusport mainstay, Felder did have some success with combinations in the center in the middle of the round, and landed a snapping front-kick to the body of the Niterol native.

With more of the same in the third-frame, dos Anjos landed two more successful double-leg takedowns, in between some smothering clinch work against the fence. Briefly threatening with a kimura from half guard in the final seconds of the round, dos Anjos was met with some elbows from the bottom for his troubles.

Again utilising his grappling offence in the fourth, dos Anjos ate some decent shots in the center from Felder before finding some success at the fence. Grabbing Philadelphia native, Felder’s attention before the buzzer, dos Anjos managed a to open a significant cut on the forehead of the former.

Taking the fifth and final round as well as the 50-45 x2, and 47-48 split decision win, dos Anjos briefly tired for an arm-triangle during his initial session on top from six successful takedown shots, as Felder tried to find an answer for the Brazilian’s stifling top control.

Below, catch the highlight’s of dos Anjos’ successful return to lightweight against Felder.

Rafael Dos Anjos Dominates Paul Felder – UFC Vegas 14 Results

Next up on the UFC Vegas 14 main card is the lightweight headliner between Paul Felder and Rafael dos Anjos. Round 1: Felder lands a couple of strikes but receives a big body kick from Dos Anjos. Felder land a knee to the stomach but receives a counter. Dos Anjos lands another body kick before […]

Next up on the UFC Vegas 14 main card is the lightweight headliner between Paul Felder and Rafael dos Anjos.

Round 1: Felder lands a couple of strikes but receives a big body kick from Dos Anjos. Felder land a knee to the stomach but receives a counter. Dos Anjos lands another body kick before going for the takedown. He gets Felder down and is in half guard. Felder gets to his feet but Dos Anjos still has control of him. Felder separates and they return to striking. Dos Anjos lands a body kick and follows it up with a left cross. Both fighters start swinging before they both go for a takedown attempt and clash heads a bit. Dos Anjos ends up getting control and has Felder clinched up against the fence. He lands a couple of elbows and a huge left but Felder eats it. The round comes to an end.

Round 2: Dos Anjos land a body shot and follows up with a body kick. Dos Anjos clinches Felder up against the fence but receives a knee. They separate. Felder connects with an inside leg kick. Dos Anjos lands a few lefts before shooting for a takedown. Felder defends but is clinched up against the fence again. Dos Anjos separates with an elbow. Felder slips and lands a right. Dos Anjos connects with another body kick. Much more striking going on now with Dos Anjos connecting with a big body shot. He goes for another takedown and manages to put Felder down. Felder gets to his feet soon after but RDA still has his back. Felder escapes and front kicks Dos Anjos. Dos anjos lands a heavy left to end the round.

Round 3: Felder lands a couple of leg kicks. Dos Anjos returns with a body kick. They clinch up before Dos Anjos has Felder up against the fence. Felder separates. Dos Anjos advances forward but Felder now has him clinched up against the fence. Dos Anjos reverses and takes Felder down once again. Dos Anjos momentarily has his back but Felder gets up to his feet. He is breathing heavy before he is slammed to the ground. Not a lot of action that round but Dos Anjos remains on top.

Round 4: Felder comes out aggressive with a flying knee which misses. He misses a spinning backfist but continues to advance forward as he looks to keep the action in the center of the Octagon. However, Dos Anjos clearly has more stamina as he controls Felder against the fence again. Felder reverses but they separate soon after. Felder is swinging heavy but Dos Anjos is reading everything. Felder times a takedown perfectly but Dos Anjos is able to get up and reverse the position. The round ends and Felder is bloodied up from a previous left that opened a cut on his forehead.

Round 5: It’s all or nothing for Felder as he continues to be aggressive early on. He partially lands a head kick. He stuffs a takedown attempt from Dos Anjos soon after. However, RDA is able to clinch him up against the fence soon after. Dos Anjos lands some strikes from the clinch and separates before taking Felder down again. Dos Anjos attempts an arm triangle but Felder defends well. He continues to control Felder on the ground despite the latter’s scrambling attempts. Dos Anjos lands a number of knees which fatigue Felder even more. Felder gets to his feet but is taken down again as the fight ends. Should be a clear win for Dos Anjos.

Official result: Rafael Dos Anjos defeats Paul Felder via split decision (47-48, 50-45, 50-45).