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Paul Felder

Paul Felder

“The Irish Dragon”

LightweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

17Wins
6Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWWL

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Profile

Age
42 (born April 25, 1984)
Born in
Philadelphia
Height
5' 11"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
9-6

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC9

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 4

Losses in the UFC6

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 5

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.7 top 43%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.44
Striking accuracy45%Better than 55% of lightweights
Strike defense49%Better than 16% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.29 top 91%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.2
Takedown accuracy29%Better than 27% of lightweights
Takedown defense65%Better than 52% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Felder last fought on November 14, 2020 (Loss vs Rafael Dos Anjos). Felder has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Paul Felder

Born on April 25, 1984 in Philadelphia, United States, Paul Felder "The Irish Dragon" competes as a lightweight mixed martial artist. At 5' 11", Felder has a 70" reach.

Felder's professional career began in 2011, debuting with CFFC. An 8-0 record outside the UFC came first. Felder made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine in October 2014 and beat Jason Saggo by decision. Across 15 fights in the UFC, Felder is 9-6.

Felder's 9 UFC wins are split between 4 by knockout, 1 by submission and 4 on the scorecards. A notable win came against Charles Oliveira, a UFC title-fight winner. Felder ranks #1 in UFC history for most elbow knockouts.

Felder has never been submitted in the UFC. Felder has fought Edson Barboza twice in the UFC (lost, won). Before and outside the UFC, Felder fought in CFFC (6-0) and Pinnacle FC (1-0).

Felder's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos in November 2020, where Felder lost to Rafael Dos Anjos.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Rafael Dos Anjos

    Decision - Split · R5 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos

    Nov 14, 2020

    98Str 1TD 0KD
  2. L

    Dan Hooker

    Decision - Split · R5 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker

    Feb 22, 2020

    110Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Edson Barboza

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier

    Sep 7, 2019

    56Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    James Vick

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez

    Feb 17, 2019

    55Str 0TD 0KD
  5. L

    Mike Perry

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier

    Jul 7, 2018

    56Str 0TD 0KD
  6. W

    Charles Oliveira

    KO/TKO · Elbows to Head From Guard · R2 4:06

    UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2

    Dec 2, 2017

    31Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Stevie Ray

    KO/TKO · Elbow to Head From Guard · R1 3:57

    UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio

    Jul 16, 2017

    23Str 0TD 1KD
  8. W

    Alex Ricci

    KO/TKO · Elbow to Head At Distance · R1 4:44

    UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne

    Feb 19, 2017

    23Str 0TD 1KD
  9. L

    Francisco Trinaldo

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cut · R3 2:25

    UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg

    Sep 24, 2016

    33Str 0TD 0KD
  10. W

    Joshua Burkman

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt

    May 29, 2016

    41Str 0TD 0KD
  11. W

    Daron Cruickshank

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 3:56

    UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz

    Jan 17, 2016

    46Str 2TD 0KD
  12. L

    Ross Pearson

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2

    Sep 5, 2015

    60Str 0TD 0KD
  13. L

    Edson Barboza

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

    Jul 25, 2015

    47Str 0TD 0KD
  14. W

    Danny Castillo

    KO/TKO · Spinning Back Fist Head · R2 2:09

    UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier

    Jan 3, 2015

    33Str 0TD 1KD
  15. W

    Jason Saggo

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine

    Oct 4, 2014

    51Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Paul Felder is 17-6 across 23 professional fights in 4 promotions, since a pro debut on December 10, 2011 (CFFC). 8 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins17

  • KO/TKO 10
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 6

Pro losses6

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Decision 5
Finish rate
65% of wins
Longest win streak
10
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC9-62014
CFFC6-02011
Pinnacle FC1-02012
XFE1-02012

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Rafael dos Anjos Decision (split), R5 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos Nov 14, 2020
L Dan Hooker Decision (split), R5 UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker Feb 22, 2020
W Edson Barboza Decision (split), R3 UFC 242 Sep 7, 2019
W James Vick Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez Feb 17, 2019
L Mike Perry Decision (split), R3 UFC 226 Jul 7, 2018
W Charles Oliveira TKO (elbows), R2 UFC 218 Dec 2, 2017
W Stevie Ray KO (elbows), R1 UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio Jul 16, 2017
W Alessandro Ricci TKO (elbow and punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne Feb 19, 2017
L Francisco Trinaldo TKO (doctor stoppage), R3 UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg Sep 24, 2016
W Josh Burkman Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt May 29, 2016
W Daron Cruickshank Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Jan 17, 2016
L Ross Pearson Decision (split), R3 UFC 191 Sep 5, 2015
L Edson Barboza Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 Jul 25, 2015
W Danny Castillo KO (spinning back fist), R2 UFC 182 Jan 3, 2015
W Jason Saggo Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine Oct 4, 2014
W Craig Johnson KO (spinning heel kick), R2 CFFC 38: Felder vs. Johnson Aug 9, 2014
W Marc Stevens TKO (punches), R2 CFFC 33: Felder vs. Stevens Mar 22, 2014
W Julian Lane Decision (unanimous), R3 CFFC 28: Brenneman vs. Baker Oct 26, 2013
W Corey Bleaken Decision (unanimous), R3 CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. Becker May 11, 2013
W Ricky Nuno TKO (elbows), R1 CFFC 20: Heckman vs. Martinez Feb 8, 2013
W Khama Worthy TKO (punches), R1 Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 1 Dec 29, 2012
W Judah Ciervo TKO (doctor stoppage), R2 XFE: Cage Wars 14 Mar 3, 2012
W Mtume Goodrum TKO (knees), R2 CFFC 12: Pollard vs. Soto Dec 10, 2011

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Paul Felder's record?

Paul Felder's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Paul Felder?

Paul Felder is 42 years old, born on April 25, 1984.

How tall is Paul Felder and what is their reach?

Paul Felder stands 5' 11" with a 70" reach.

Who did Paul Felder fight last?

Paul Felder lost to Rafael Dos Anjos by Decision - Split at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos on Nov 14, 2020.

Photo: Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.