Paul Felder retires from MMA: “I would rather retire a touch early than a touch late”

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[@buenoboy1111]

Felder is the real self awareness guru.

[@politicallycorrectindividu2867]

Paul Felbia

[@ryu-ken]

@@politicallycorrectindividu2867 joshpaul feldia

[@204477]

Amen to that.

[@davidricketts9165]

Perfectly said.

[@justinromine4338]

No doubt 💯

[@deleqtronica8733]

Paul Felder is so respectful, he accepted the compliment of knocking out Oliveira but also acknowledged they’re both not the same fighters anymore.

[@DaInternetBear]

I’m sure watching guys like Tony and Cerrone has really made some fighters re-evaluate where they’re going

[@Mayamax3]

I agree. I love watching both of those guys, but Cowboy has to go. He's never been an elusive striker and his lack of defense has taken a toll over the past 3 or 4 years.

[@surgeonofdeath8280]

Diego Sanchez is in there

[@69birdboy]

Honestly..taking head trauma after 30 is stupid. Your brain cells start dying after that. All and I mean all these fighters have some brain damage

[@ItachiUchiha-tj2km]

@@harorider96 naw all 100% all of them bro

[@Masa6x]

@@ItachiUchiha-tj2km i dont think all of them have CTE, at least not to the severe point where it affects your life. If you're a clinical striker like izzy who barely gets in long wars, it wont be that bad in the long run unless he slows down with age and starts getting mauled over and over. if youre smart with how you train, fight, and retire at a good age, its not as bad, but large majority for sure

[@ModernBuilds]

Man... all the best to Paul!! Would love to see a few more if he was interested... I would rather watch him fight belt or no belt than most fighters on the roster, but he’s killing it in media... thanks for everything!

[@adamturner5005]

i dont, hes real, he understands the crap he must take to win a belt, like he said he beat the current champ an hes better now but hes been top 10 in a tough division, hes making nice money just talking, makes sense

[@bluesnap40]

Yeah, awesome human being. Massive respect. Pure class

[@b4uc2far95]

Very well said!

[@bedd8934]

dont worry,he will be back for that pay check.

[@peterk2735]

Yea but we don’t get brain damage while watching these awesome fights, the guys in there do. Felder has been through some real wars, we don’t know what toll it’s taken on his body. He’s good looking, dresses smart and is an eloquent speaker, a career behind the mic is a much safer and prospective choice at this point in his life. Wish him all the best

[@theundisputed3671]

This the same guy that fought with collapsed lung mid fight. Respect. A real killer.

[@jarvismcdoogle9041]

Which fight??

[@uttamjeetsingh7451]

@@jarvismcdoogle9041 Mike perry

[@oleg3913]

@@uttamjeetsingh7451 actually I think the collapsed lung was against Vick and the broken arm against Perry. Either way, kudos to this man, 😄 brutal sport.

[@uttamjeetsingh7451]

@@oleg3913 yeah you are right

[@manueltalavera7877]

@Aenges Zian you pos, nobody wants to see that weird as video

[@kieranr2527]

Paul Felder is a legend! Glad to see him go out healthy

[@pman1914]

Not a legend he was trash

[@garrywhitelaw8723]

@@pman1914 trash is a little harsh. He's definitely better than your cousin Danny.

[@Spatulacactus]

@@pman1914 all of his losses were split decisions you dork

[@lakwansawyer5527]

He is not a legend reg fighter

[@GT-mn3bx]

Paul Announcing pays better than fighting Felder.

[@twodogsandaperson]

"I would rather be touch early than a touch late." This is the part of game most of the fighters get wrong. Good for him!

[@guitarcovers5437]

I love his quote “ Id rather retire a touch early then a touch late” it takes a strong mind to get inside the octagon but it takes an even stronger one to know when its time to walk away!

[@Lewiss7423]

He's doing well as an analyst and commentator. But he loves a war and is getting older and keeping his marbles will be much better for him financially in the long term than fighting. The term 'Gatekeeper' isn't disrespectful. Good for him.

[@blitzbees890]

I think khabib retirement , Tony back to back losses , Idiot Cowboy fight every wk & the sad situation Diego is in play some factor in his retirement decision .

[@cjr1881]

That is the wrong mindset. That is a losers mindset. To give up without trying is for losers.

[@jamesmcgrath8392]

@@cjr1881 What are you on about? Its called being realistic, Felder knows his prime days are done and he is never going to get a title shot he said himself he only wants to fight the best. In a sport like mma where the damage you take in the octagon could really affect you in the future both physically and mentally theres nothing wrong with walking away. Theres a difference between never giving up when you know you can do it if you keep working hard and walking away when you know its time. Look at fighters like Donald Cerrone, Anderson Silva and Ronaldo Silva all of them still either fight or fought(Silva is retired now but he still fought WAY past his prime) past their prime when they should walk away because all there doing by still choosing to fight is damaging both their careers and their health. I understand with having the mind set to not quit but its better to walk away on your own terms than have a doctor tell you too.

[@KingKeNNySlay]

Thank you for the wars!

[@PsychopathicHitman]

fights*

[@matt-tasticaus9565]

@Tony Padilla fights not wars fool.

[@chaseapril4430]

@@PsychopathicHitman I bet you are a real fun person to be around.....NAHT

[@8fz3mm13]

@@chaseapril4430 you sound like a Karen.

[@GG-lm2of]

@@8fz3mm13 you can hear what somebody sounds like through comments. You have a superpower 😱. How do you do it ?????

[@unclemusclez]

ngl this is kind of the best retirement speech... glad he's not gonna be too far away

[@Spatulacactus]

That name is so disgusting what’s your problem?

[@Highnz57]

Could've been a lot better, if he wasn't censoring himself for the cameras. You can tell he wanted to let some bombs go at times but pulled back. 😂

[@GSTACK57]

@Tayler awww someone is sad and alone 🤣

[@Spatulacactus]

@Tayler why’d you change your name troll boy?

[@lyberate3174]

@Tayler "I don't care" then immediately changes username lmao what kinda subpar trolling is this

[@slugemonkey313]

That RDA short notice fight was one of the most legendary events in UFC history.

[@bnegs521]

Lol 5 to 0 rda

[@ALTROCKER98]

Literally saved the whole card by stepping up on short notice. Felder is a G for that.

[@bnegs521]

@@ALTROCKER98 I agree with you 100 percent! And he was rewarded with a nice payday but the fight itself was not legendary and the judge that scored that fight for Felder should have their license revoked.

[@5btn603]

Paul was so fkn encouraging during the pandemic. He showed us the bike with literally a puddle of his sweat under it. Told us “I got the shit for like 30 bucks at a garage sale go get your fitness”

[@PeterGriffingigity]

Paul Felder has never been in a boring fight,, Always entertained us!! You will be missed 💔

[@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899]

Man you have a weird addiction

[@chitoes1707]

He’s still commenting. And he’ll probably fight again.

[@HarshJ_ohn]

What's a boring fight?

[@PeterGriffingigity]

@Will Bruh My relation with the UFC is beyond your understanding

[@emilianofu8120]

@@HarshJ_ohn stupid

[@bushisback112]

“I’m the hardest eating 445 pounder, right here” - John Morgan

[@sylvestorstyllstoned488]

😂😂 I'm done

[@JM-cf9xy]

Somebody cuts the line, “Get in my belly I’m gonna eat you!”

[@johnnybacon8675]

"When im done eating things, i dont move.."

[@dwaynerowell6377]

Just wait and see what happens whenever he takes the browns to the superbowl

[@jernyx9139]

@@johnnybacon8675 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@doc4845]

Anyone else feel like crying, what a fucking legend .

[@tomtaylor1178]

Definitely not

[@doc4845]

@@tomtaylor1178 clown

[@jhuntley575]

he will be missed big time

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Congratulations on the run and good luck with whatever comes next.

[@dustinmingus7343]

His answer to the question of how he'd like to be remembered, rest assured Mr Felder, that I'd absolutely how you will be remembered.

[@radrixx0018]

Sike I’ve never heard of this guy before

[@benharbour7689]

radrixx 001 casual

[@smugnick5458]

@@benharbour7689 casual is the dumbest insult you can hurl at someone. Your sport exists because casuals pay for it. And your dumbass didn't start watching as an expert. You were drawn in as a casual for some reason.

[@seanmatthewking]

@@smugnick5458 👆👆 Damn...get a load of this ultra casual

[@KD400_]

@@radrixx0018 go on ufc rankings u will see a list of every single ranked fighter

[@stackpapereveryday5682]

That’s why he didn’t engage in islam callout. Dude had made up his mind before that. Paul was amazing to watch. Tuff as they come

[@garrywhitelaw8723]

Split decision losses only. He got that one back on Barboza so that is cancelled out.

[@kevinhanandi]

not to mention that he is the last guy to beat the current lightweight champion, charles oliveira

[@kapparevolution4436]

@@kevinhanandi not just beat him but knock his ass out

[@mattreid8292]

Why would he take that fight in the first place? It does nothing for him

[@Dizzle72]

@@mattreid8292 nothing except to get taken down and mauled

[@zackw1340]

Paul will be remembered as the guy that bit down on his mouth guard gave that mean face and walked forward into some bangers. And I’ll never forget how excited I was to see him

[@Sumotori.]

“ You have my Utmost RESPECT Mr. Paul Felder”. Enjoy your life with your family, and thank you for everything you gave to MMA community!

[@abrahamdeleon2445]

This is more of a retirement speech with one guy asking random questions during it speech. Amazing guy cheers to the Irish dragon

[@alexfitz6204]

He is German not Irish of any kind

[@slimjong-un5743]

It's still his nickname though. Robert Whittaker isn't literally the reaper and TKZ isn't literally a zombie, just nicknames.

[@groovydespairgod5190]

@@alexfitz6204 Felder is of german Irish descent whaddaya mean

[@thealexkiller4660]

We should've seen this from cowboy about 5 fights ago

[@alexisreed1040]

But I love seeing him fight. Sad face

[@mpforeverunlimited]

He's not so bright though

[@Left_4_Dead1997]

@The Man Around Whom This Card Was Built i see him drooling in 10 years from now, tbh

[@BuzzGordon]

Maybe Tony Furguson too. He's 37 right? And lost 3 in a row. You don't need to take any more damage Tony... Hang em up buddy

[@7stringSkyline]

@@BuzzGordonTo be fair, Tony hasn't been getting beaten to a pulp like Cowboy was. But, I feel ya. I want to see Tony and Cowboy ride off into the sunset. Not carried off in stretcher.

[@AAKhanivore]

“How would you like to be remembered?” - I’ll remember him has a warrior. Zero quit is a perfect answer.

[@davidwilson370]

He’s so classy, and smart, and a straight savage. Thankyou Paul for understanding yourself. 🙏

[@Bigjuicydumbdumb]

Paul is a smart guy. He has the self awareness to know when it's time. With no CTE, and right on time. Irish Dragon, all the best!

[@zop1111]

He has cte

[@ThePopeOfAllDope]

@@zop1111 you have cte by the looks of it

[@Hugh_Morris]

We can't tell if someone has CTE until they die

[@ttmusicchannel013]

If you actually think that he took no damage in his career. You are delusional. In a few years he will have memory issues and so on.

[@nielsgroothedde8038]

@@ttmusicchannel013 not everyone gets cte from fighting or concussions.

[@gucciserg8093]

You're a KING Felder!!! Enjoy retirement! 🙌👑🐐

[@mstyres00]

I love his honesty. This is a game where you absolutely cannot have one foot out the door. He knew this. I love him even more for that.

[@thebeginner941]

This is the best retirement announcement ever. An by that I mean possible. The most honest. The most unequivical.

[@dustinkilburn]

His wars with Hooker and Barboza were so much goddamn fun. Glad he’s still gonna be around the UFC.

[@dingusbro925]

And hes getting paid 48k per event for commentary and he he does atleast 2-3 events a month

[@kekcheburek7712]

@@dingusbro925 do they pay that much? good to hear

[@damienduff7471]

@@dingusbro925 wowww I had no idea the commentators would get that much, fucking happy for felder man what a retirement

[@danholland1539]

@@dingusbro925 if commentators are making that much you would think Dana could pay the fighters little more than he does

[@mindboard8203]

He won against Hooker

[@youtubebklhai6726]

Paul Feldor, All the best for the next chapter in your life!! You entertained us with your fights. Thank you! ❤💯

[@yaboyboom31]

Thank you for all the fights and entertainment brother !! Nothing but love 🔥

[@oscarbeltran2613]

Thank you sir. A mans man. I loved watching you fight. I love hearing you call fights. Great job.

[@20rileybob]

Paul Felder is a warrior. A savage. Always game for a fight and an entertaining one at that. We'll miss ya, but good on ya doing it your way! 🐉

[@calvincalvin3132]

Happy to see he's found something better for him

[@ItsRemmeeh]

Legend!! I wasn’t able to be around for all of his great fights but I’m glad I was here to see his last 3-4 fights. And be here for his commentary career, great man for standing up and telling the people how he feels

[@chriscuts7029]

Thank you, Mr. Felder. I love your fights, love your commentary. You're a fighters fighter through n through. Much respect brother. Good luck on your future endeavors

[@bmorrison0070]

Paul is one of my favorite fighters in so many ways. Thank you Paul for all you have done for the sport.

[@WanderAshton]

im happy for paul. Hes got a great situation. my personal fave commentator, hes got more time with his family, hes staying active and busy with triathalon stuff. happy for the dude.

[@nzy162]

"I mean... Modelo!" As if Jon Anik was behind him checking him LMAOO

[@gutpilemaker365]

Always one of my favorite fighters. His interview was so pure. Best of luck to you Paul.

[@inf123]

Gotta miss Paul inside the cage, dude always deliver fights, and thus him having a win over Charles Oliviera has become more impressive.

[@jordangoulet6536]

Yeah impressive that he was able to ko Charles!

[@weareallequallyworthless.3254]

He brutalized Charles on that finish

[@yeahbraah]

The charles back then not the same charles now.

[@9one984]

@@yeahbraah Lol come on man, give props when it's due. Felder beat the same Oliveira that went on to take 3 fights every year after and went on to have 9 win streak, not to mention he got hit with an illegal knee early in Round 1 too. The only difference is back then Oliveira probably wasn't ready for those sweet sweet short elbow on clinch that Felder threw at him.

[@cattalkbmx]

What a warrior. Props to everyone who had the balls to step in the cage and fight this man because he was terrifying. Every fight was hard, always entertaining for the fans, tons of heart. Much respect and appreciation!

[@TheBeastKane]

lol he is a great guy but he is far from terrifying, he isn't a championship fighter hence the retirement.

[@mysteryguy3290]

@@TheBeastKane thats not the point of the guys comment. You're stating what Felder already said in the video

[@TheBeastKane]

​@@mysteryguy3290 I get his point dummy, i dont agree with it. Do you get that? I didn't even watch the video just stating the obvious. You don't need balls to step into the octagon with a guy who can barely crack top 10. Nothing terrifying about that.

[@clutch7548]

@@TheBeastKane ludicrous comment🤣🤣 you wouldnt fight him in a million years. Top 10 or not he’d kill you dude

[@recipoldinasty]

@@TheBeastKane now guys this, is what a dumb fk who never fought would say, this is a man who only d ride fight streaks and undefeated hype jobs, oh and ofc champions

[@cityzen615]

Always a must watch. Thanks Felder for always bringing it. Smart move thinking this over. All the respect

[@tezo_25]

Respect to you thanks for all the great fights! 🙏🏽💯

[@leadershiplfe]

Of course John "Peter Griffin" Morgan has the first question lmao

[@franciso7724]

bruh 🤣🤣🤣

[@eliswagata7986]

💀😂

[@Highnz57]

Paul didn't even have a chance to sit down.

[@xkboy987]

His chin doesn't sit right with me.

[@Highnz57]

@@xkboy987 looks like a sack of nuts.

[@DrBeauHightower]

Hard to go to work when you financially don't have to.

[@lautarobarreyro9952]

He made the right choice, comentating pays well and its fun, he gets to see the action and not get hurt

[@BazookaTooth707]

He just gave us an exhausting list of reasons for retiring and money wasn't one of them

[@sadsickman1116]

I mean he's working broadcasts. Traveling and all, not exactly free money from the UFC.

[@sadsickman1116]

Broadcast doesnt even pay much as a top 20 fighter. Felder was 9th even when he was inactive.

[@pipedownandeatyourpudding2986]

I'm pretty sure Jon Anik makes more money than fighters not in the top 15 or maybe some fighter below that..

[@ShowseeTravels]

Congrats... Thanks for the memories 💯 God Bless 🙏

[@burfgiblet]

Thankyou Sir! You will be remembered with respect and awe. Happy to see you leave a "tad" early. Your daughter I'm sure, will he the most happy.

[@76Castaneda]

Damn Canelo imma miss you

[@naveeda3929]

Now that you mentioned that, I can’t unsee it 😂

[@juangotti2202]

Mannnn lmao spot on brotha

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

Paul Cinnamon Felder

[@akshatchaudhari4036]

😂

[@heisenb3rg]

Gonna miss you felder. Thanks for all the great fights 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@catchthisfade5901]

Stay blessed brotha 🙏🏼 You've made 💰 and now I hope you stick around and do commentary because i and I'm sure most enjoy your work on the commentators crew.

[@live-inlegend9797]

Best moment of the night for me. So emotional. Didn’t get to see most of his fights but glad to have watched long enough to have him as one of my favourites all time.

[@AngryMetallic]

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOHH" -Charlie Ferguson after hearing this news 😂

[@YukonV]

charlie?? whos that?

[@P0P0_xyz288]

@@YukonV olives

[@weebnotreallytho4727]

Very well spoken individual. Analyst wish they were as good as you. Smart move fuck schaub

[@bogart8944]

"I mean Modelo " That's why we love Felder

[@shhhake]

I was expecting an awkward moment but he did a great job saving it with that line lol

[@bogart8944]

@@shhhake that's the good old brain working as it should #irishdragon

[@fuupdaass275]

Dana having Brock flashbacks."I'm gonna go have a Coors because Budweiser wouldn't pay me nothing"

[@BullyBoxer]

I’m happy for him, hope he sticks around and still does the commentary he is fantastic at it also .

[@irishkid_G]

What a legend. Finishing at the right time and a long career in broadcasting ahead of him. Wise man.

[@Thrillkisser]

Nothing but love and respect for this guy! Best of luck on your future endeavors, Paul! 👊👏🖤

[@Elhesh]

Hats off to this man. Absolute hard man. Well done on the career Mate.

[@billmaulding4042]

Great dude! Will be missed! Love his Commentary though-look forward to more of that!

[@tippingpoint4540]

"The Irish Dragon" lady's and gentlemen "Paul Felder" true warrior

[@zap0086]

It’s been a privilege to watch you Paul Felder . Most importantly you’re leaving with your brains intact . I’m looking forward to your long life as a ufc commentator and ultra sportsman .

[@pass1144]

Smart move, he has a constant place at UFC commentator table especially after Dan Hardy is out, thank god.

[@andrewguerra3915]

Thank you for the memories

[@bluesnap40]

Love this man. Pure class, a quality individual. Proper hard man, with a huge honest heart. Much love and respect brother

[@TheEagleHasLanded]

Paul Felder is an Absolute Legend! 💪

[@quinaclayton]

Respect to this man! It is a touch early because he’s such a warrior, I’m going to go watch some of his old fights now!

[@steshar2975]

Im so thankful Paul came to talk to us like this. Love you so much brother. Always game And would never turn down a fight

[@zackmoore5174]

Felder is a great dude, and I am glad to see him be this comfortable with his decision, and go out on his terms. He has had some incredibly entertaining fights and will go down as an absolute badass. Enjoy retirement, sir, and I am looking forward to your commentary and insight going forward!

[@sportsfan_913]

So much respect for him. Rarely hear fighters say some of the things he said. He is a great commentator so he is set up nicely.

[@martinsolajide4141]

Thumbs up to Paul Felder for leaving on his own terms than wait to be totally washed and dropped by the UFC. Some things are more important to him now and those things make him happy and gets motivated by them. Good decision. Happy Retirement, Paul!

[@michelemadrid9643]

Exactly

[@BaseRealist]

This man belongs in the hall of fame. It’s not always about records. It’s about impact. This man left a massive impact on MMA and the UFC specifically.

[@kimgarcia1867]

Real fighter, nothing but love and respect to you sir thank you for all the performances you’ve shown us,.

[@rayfieldgarrett7532]

Great in the octagon even greater in the commentary booth 🙏

[@OneStar-76]

This dude is so smart! Thanks for the good times

[@chrystoni2269]

You are the man!! Felder, thanks for the battles and props for getting it while the gettin was good. Best wishes and glad we get to hear you commentate. 💪

[@christophersherman8036]

“Michelob Ultra... I mean Modelo” Company man through and through ahaha

[@40ozbeerbellydude]

Respect to him for all his wars he's been in and going out of the game how he did it. No shame only pride. True legend and one of my favorite fighters ❤

[@chubalongchar71]

Diego Sanchez and Cowboy should take a lesson from him.. they have done a lot.

[@kcobane8881]

You're a legend bro. Thank you for the fights! One of the hardest to beat and handled your career with class!💪🏼 mma fighters are the realist athletes out here 💯💯

[@jeffdickson125]

One of my favorite fighters and personalities....great commentator as well. best wishes my friend

[@Chadgigington]

He's protecting his most important asset: His brain.

[@JesseOsher]

0:21 Monster Energy CEO: “Get this guy a raise!”

[@carniv5812]

Was just a mannerism from the question

[@allsmokeboxingmma4097]

So respectful and Humble, it takes a lot in a man to get up there and admit what he admitted....and I think he spoke from the heart and I also feel like he was Spot on.....what a class act, Paul it's been a pleasure watching all your fights, your a warrior and will down as a legend 🇮🇪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Thisaccoun]

Great dude, looking forward to his commentary / media career

[@ChristoMac]

Always Loved Paul Felder, I thought he was a legit contender and could definitely be the Champion even now if he wanted to. I wish him nothing but Love, Happiness, and Respect!

[@Dous88]

wow. big respect Felder. good for you.

[@laynelewis9968]

Thank you Paul!!!!!! Your fights was must see and your appreciated as a fighter.

[@farouk5891]

Thank you for everything Sir ! your a LEGEND !

[@ghettograde]

Paul Felder was a savage, seems like he got a couple tough breaks. I am really glad guys like him are still with the UfC commentating.

[@psyche3565]

Damn I really wanted to see Paul Felder vs Dustin Poirier one day.

[@Iexb]

Would have just been a brawl. Just watch him vs gaethje and thats basically the same stuff

[@rich45davis]

Damn. Respect, always came on point. Enjoy your next adventures in life.

[@hendrixescoto2127]

It was an honor to watch your fights as a fan Paul Felder. Thank you for your contributions to this sport ! We love you man 🙏🏻

[@longhairedphreak]

"I'd rather be in touch early than a touch late." Elegantly put

[@XoXo475]

Such an awesome dude

[@dv2033]

Thanks for the memories and the wars!

[@Yourmomanddadrbrotherandsister]

A great man a great fighter. Good move your smart for retiring. God bless and thank you for the great fights.

[@beers0335]

Paul Felder the fighter, "a fucking savage in every sense of the word". Salute to a great career.

[@daylatedrift]

I thought he beat Hooker 🤷‍♀️ He sees Tony Ferguson's rapid decline and is like I'm out!. Even though Felder's in way better shape than Tony

[@franciscoquiroz1749]

Was it me or did tony look thin? Man lost muscle definition

[@dan3170]

@@franciscoquiroz1749 looked old & hollow

[@franciscoquiroz1749]

@@dan3170 ever since justin snatched el cucuy from tony, he don’t look the same no more :(

[@jaedioux7890]

You are among my favorite fighters...I love you man.

[@georgesoileau2464]

Ty for da memories ❤️