Paul Felder announced his retirement at UFC Vegas 27

Paul Felder retires

“The Irish Dragon” Paul Felder just announced his retirement at the live event of UFC Vegas 27, Felder made his promotional debut with the UFC back in 2014 where he fought Jason Saggo and won the fight via split decision. His career has been long and we wish him all the best for his future.

Paul took a moment in between the fights, and made the announcement, he said, “It’s been really since February since I fought Dan Hooker back in New Zealand, I got the fire back a little bit when I fought RDA on a five days’ notice I thought it was back and since then I’ve spent most of my days swimming, biking, and running and enjoying commentary enjoying my time with my family.”

“I feel like it got to a point where I just… I don’t have that burning desire to fight for many more years to become the champion, I always say if I don’t see that title picture in future then I’ll retire and I’d do for my friends my family and to save myself.”

He continued, “I’m 37 years old I feel very fresh I love the UFC with all my heart and for everything they’ve given me and for every opportunity I’ve ever had to be sitting here in this desk to be working on television was something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’m gonna keep doing that and I’m retiring officially from the sport of mixed martial art and UFC I got as high as number 6 and got pretty damn close to fighting for the title, and I fought some of the baddest dudes in this division and I want to thank them as well.”

Felder is a great fighter and he will be missed for sure, his contribution to the world of MMA will live forever.

All class. Always exciting.

Thank you so much @FelderPaul and congratulations on an amazing career 🐉 pic.twitter.com/QTdCQi4Qqk
— UFC (@ufc) May 23, 2021

MMA community paid their respect to Paul Felder’s amazing career and here are some of the most touching Twitter reactions

Belal Muhammad reacted to his announcement, and he posted this.

Congrats my brother @felderpaul amazing career but this isn’t the end of pauly paul
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 23, 2021

Cynthia Calvillo also had something to say about his announcement and she posted this.

Legend 🙌🏼 @felderpaul Thank you for all the years of great fights! #irishdragon
— Cynthia Calvillo (@cyn_calvillo) May 23, 2021

Megan Olivi works as a commentator along with Felder, and she posted this

Proud of you @felderpaul, congrats on the retirement! You’re an absolute legend. Your fights were always incredibly entertaining and an honor to work. So glad we will still be graced with your expertise and presence around the octagon
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) May 23, 2021

Brett Okamoto from ESPN, was shocked by this announcement and he posted this.

Damn, Paul Felder announces his retirement on the UFC broadcast. MMA losing a good one in Felder. Crazy to think about the circumstances his final fight came under, with Rafael dos Anjos. Congrats on a great career @felderpaul.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) May 23, 2021

Also read: “I’ve had so many people tag me and say, ‘Paul Felder vs. Nate Diaz in the works’, I would absolutely love that fight” says Paul Felder

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Paul Felder announced his retirement at UFC Vegas 27

MMA community paid their respect to Paul Felder’s amazing career and here are some of the most touching Twitter reactions

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