Fighter

Paul Felder

"The Irish Dragon"

17-6-0★ 6bonuses United States

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Amateur MMA 3-1

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Paul Felder holds a professional MMA record of 17-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 24 bouts on record. Paul Felder has won 18 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Paul Felder lands 3.70 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 15, 2020. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-04-25
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power93

Kick power95

Punch speed95

Kick speed96

Accuracy89

Takedowns63

Ground striking82

Submissions81

Chin94

Body strength91

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.70per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.44per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.29per 15 min

28% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Paul Felder has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.

★ FOTN ×3★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Paul Felder earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Felder vs Dos Anjos· Nov 15, 2020· Lightweight· 17-5 vs 29-13
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Dan Hooker
UFCUFC Fight Night: Felder vs Hooker· Feb 23, 2020· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 19-8
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Edson Barboza
UFCUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 20-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs James Vick
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 18, 2019· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mike Perry
UFCUFC 226: Miocic vs Cormier· Jul 8, 2018· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 11-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Charles Oliveira
UFCUFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 22-7
TKO
R2 · 4:06
WIN
vs Stevie Ray
UFCUFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Ponzinibbio· Jul 16, 2017· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 21-6
TKO
R1 · 3:57
POTN
WIN
vs Alex Ricci
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 20, 2017· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 10-4
TKO
R1 · 4:44
POTN
LOSS
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 25, 2016· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 20-4
TKO
R3 · 2:25
WIN
vs Joshua Burkman
UFCUFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· May 30, 2016· Lightweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josh Burkman
UFC Fight Night 88· May 29, 2016· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 28-12
UD
WIN
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 18, 2016· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 16-7
SUB
R3 · 3:56
LOSS
vs Ross Pearson
UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 17-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Edson Barboza
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 15-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Danny Castillo
UFCUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 17-7
TKO
R2 · 2:09
POTN
WIN
vs Jason Saggo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 10-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Craig Johnson×1Title bout · Title win #1
CFFC 38: Webb vs. Stittgen· Aug 9, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 6-2
TKO
WIN
vs Marc Stevens
CFFC 33: Felder vs. Stevens· Mar 22, 2014· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 16-8
TKO
R2 · 4:03
WIN
vs Julian Lane
CFFC 28: Brenneman vs. Baker· Oct 26, 2013· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 5-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Corey Bleaken
CFFC 24: Sullivan vs. Becker· May 11, 2013· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 1-0
UD
WIN
vs Ricky Nuno
CFFC 20: Heckman vs. Martinez· Feb 8, 2013· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R1 · 3:15
WIN
vs Khama Worthy
PFC: Pittsburgh Challenge Series 1· Dec 29, 2012· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Judah Ciervo
Xtreme Fight Events Cage Wars· Mar 3, 2012· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Mtume Goodrum
CFFC 12: Pollard vs Soto· Dec 10, 2011· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R2 · 2:31

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Paul Felder's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #6 Lightweight
First ranked: Apr 11, 2018
Times ranked: 109

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1855▼6
Peak: 1868Sep 7, 2019
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Paul Felder fight next?

Paul Felder has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Paul Felder's record?

Paul Felder's professional MMA record is 17-6-0.

Who is Paul Felder fighting next?

Paul Felder's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Paul Felder fight last?

Paul Felder most recently fought Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs Dos Anjos on Sunday, November 15, 2020, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Paul Felder fight in?

Paul Felder fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Paul Felder have?

Paul Felder has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Paul Felder won?

Paul Felder has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Paul Felder?

Paul Felder is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Paul Felder weigh?

Paul Felder weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Paul Felder's reach?

Paul Felder has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Paul Felder?

Paul Felder is 42 years old (born Apr 25, 1984).

Where is Paul Felder from?

Paul Felder is from United States.

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