Bloody Elbow · May 23, 2021
I’d rather walk away ‘a touch early’ - Paul Felder explains retirement decision
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC UFC lightweight contender Paul Felder sheds light on his retirement decision.It was February 2020 when fan-favorite Paul Felder first broached the idea of retirement. “The Irish Dragon” left his gloves in the Octagon after a split decision loss to Dan Hooker in Auckland.
Felder did take on a short-notice fight in November against former champion Rafael dos Anjos, which he also unfortunately lost by split decision. During Saturday’s UFC Vegas 27 broadcast, the number nine-ranked 155-pound contender decided it was finally time to walk away from the sport.
Felder had a chance to talk to the media after the event and explained the factors that led to his decision.