Paul Felder
Paul Felder | |
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Born |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | April 25, 1984
Other names | The Irish Dragon |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1] |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 70 in (178 cm)[1] |
Style | Muay Thai |
Fighting out of | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Team | Renzo Gracie Academy |
Rank |
2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do[2][3] Black belt in Karate[3] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 12 |
By knockout | 7 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 3 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Paul Felder (born April 25, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2011, Felder has also formerly competed for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships.
Background
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Felder began training in martial arts at the age of 12 with Tae Kwon Do and Karate. Felder was talented, competing in the Junior Olympics for Tae Kwon Do. Felder attended Ridley High School and later the University of the Arts, for acting, graduating in 2008.[4] During college, Felder began training in Muay Thai before later transitioning into mixed martial arts.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Felder compiled an amateur MMA record of 3-1 and began his professional mixed martial arts career in 2011. Felder competed entirely in his native Mid-Atlantic states, with most fights for the regional promotion Cage Fury Fighting Championships.
Felder ultimately became Lightweight Champion for the promotion, earning the title with a second-round knockout of Marc Stevens. Felder then defended his title once, with a second round knockout of Craig Johnson, before signing with the UFC in August 2014.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Felder made his promotional debut on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54 where he face Jason Saggo.[6] Felder won the fight by split decision.[7]
Felder was briefly scheduled to face Johnny Case on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59.[8] However, Felder was tabbed as a replacement against Danny Castillo on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182, replacing Rustam Khabilov.[9] Felder defeated Castillo via second round knockout, which earned Felder a Performance of the Night award.[10]
Felder was expected to face Jim Miller on April 18, 2015 at UFC on Fox 15.[11] However, Felder pulled out of the fight citing a knee injury and was replaced by Beneil Dariush.[12]
Felder faced Edson Barboza on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16, replacing an injured Myles Jury.[13] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[14] Both participants earned Fight of the Night honors.[15] UFC President Dana White said afterwards that the fight "takes Felder to another level".[16]
Felder faced Ross Pearson on September 5, 2015 at UFC 191.[17] He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision.[18]
Felder faced Daron Cruickshank on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81.[19] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[20]
Felder next faced Josh Burkman on May 29, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 88.[21] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]
Felder faced Francisco Trinaldo on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95.[23] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
- Cage Fury Fighting Championships
- CFFC Lightweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense vs. Craig Johnson
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Danny Castillo
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Edson Barboza
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2015 January Knockout of the Month vs. Danny Castillo [25]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
15 matches | 12 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 1 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 12–3 | Francisco Trinaldo | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg | September 24, 2016 | 3 | 2:25 | Brasília, Brazil | |
Win | 12–2 | Josh Burkman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt | May 29, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 11–2 | Daron Cruickshank | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | January 17, 2016 | 3 | 3:56 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
Loss | 10–2 | Ross Pearson | Decision (split) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 10–1 | Edson Barboza | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 10–0 | Danny Castillo | KO (spinning back fist) | UFC 182 | January 3, 2015 | 2 | 2:09 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 9–0 | Jason Saggo | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
Win | 8–0 | Craig Johnson | KO (spinning heel kick) | CFFC 38: Felder vs. Johnson | August 9, 2014 | 2 | 3:44 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Defended the CFFC Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 7–0 | Marc Stevens | TKO (punches) | CFFC 33: Felder vs. Stevens | March 22, 2014 | 2 | 4:03 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Won the CFFC Lightweight Championship. |
Win | 6–0 | Julian Lane | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 28: Brenneman vs. Baker | October 26, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Corey Bleaken | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. Becker | May 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Ricky Nuno | TKO (elbows) | CFFC 20: Heckman vs. Martinez | February 8, 2013 | 1 | 2:15 | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Khama Worthy | TKO (punches) | Pinnacle FC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 1 | December 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:10 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Judah Ciervo | TKO (doctor stoppage) | XFE: Cage Wars 14 | March 3, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Chester, Pennsylvania, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Mtume Goodrum | TKO (knees) | CFFC 12: Pollard vs. Soto | December 10, 2011 | 2 | 2:31 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC 182 Jones vs. Cormier". UFC.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- 1 2 "Paul Felder - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- 1 2 "Paul Felder - Full Circle Martial Arts". fullcirclemartialarts.net. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Paul Felder - Official UFC® Fighter Profile". Ufc.com. Retrieved 2016-05-13.
- ↑ Matt Mullin (2015-03-02). "For Philly's Paul Felder, fighting and acting go hand-in-hand". PhillyVoice.com. Retrieved 2016-05-13.
- 1 2 Lutfi Sariahmed (2014-08-14). "CFFC Champ Paul Felder signs with UFC, faces Jason Saggo on Oct. 4 in Canada". sherdog.com.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-10-04). "UFC Fight Night 54 results: Paul Felder gets past Jason Saggo with split decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
- ↑ "Johnny Case vs. Paul Felder slated for UFC Fight Night 59 in Boston". mmajunkie.com. 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
- ↑ John Morgan (December 8, 2014). "Danny Castillo vs. Paul Felder set for UFC 182 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 8, 2014.
- ↑ "UFC 182 Fighter Bonuses: Paul Felder's stunning KO earns a post-fight honor". sports.yahoo.com. 2015-01-04. Retrieved 2015-01-04.
- ↑ Sean Bio (2015-01-15). "Jim Miller vs. Paul Felder set for UFC on FOX 15". cagepages.com. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
- ↑ "Beneil Dariush in for injured Paul Felder vs. Jim Miller at UFC on FOX 15 in Newark". mmajunkie.com. 2015-03-27.
- ↑ Shaun Al-Shatti (2015-06-09). "Myles Jury out, Paul Felder in against Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 16". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-07-25). "UFC on FOX 16 results: Edson Barboza outpoints Paul Felder in thrilling striking clinic". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ↑ "UFC on Fox 16 Bonuses: Dillashaw, Barboza, Felder, Lawlor earn $50K Awards". sherdog.com. 2015-07-25. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
- ↑ Adam Guillen Jr. (2015-07-27). "Dana White: Paul Felder went up another level after incredible technical fight against Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 16". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2015-10-23.
- ↑ José Youngs (2015-08-07). "UFC Targeting Paul Felder vs. Ross Pearson For UFC 191 in September". themmacorner.com. Retrieved 2015-08-07.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-09-05). "UFC 191 results, highlights: Ross Pearson ekes out close split call over Paul Felder". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ↑ "Daron Cruickshank vs. Paul Felder slotted for UFC Fight Night 81 in Boston". mmajunkie.com. 2015-10-22. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2016-01-17). "UFC Fight Night 81 results: Paul Felder scores comeback choke over Daron Cruickshank". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-17.
- ↑ Mike Bohn and Matt Erickson (2016-03-19). "UFC Fight Night 88 gets 8 new fights". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-05-29). "UFC Fight Night 88 results: Paul Felder bloodies up Josh Burkman, takes unanimous decision win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ↑ Mookie Alexander (2016-06-19). "Francisco Trinaldo vs. Paul Felder slated for UFC event in Brazil". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-09-24). "UFC Fight Night 95 results: Francisco Trinaldo slices up Paul Felder for bloody mess and TKO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-09-24.
- ↑ "MMAjunkie's 'KO of the Month' for January: Flying knee, body kick or spinning stuff?". MMAjunkie. 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2016-05-13.