LightweightRETIRED

Paul Felder

17-6

Age

Height

5'11"

Weight

1558 lbs

Reach

70.5"

Avg Fight Time

13:45

Gym

Renzo Gracie Philly (Philadelphia) / BMF Ranch (New Mexico)

Wins By

10 KO · 1 Sub · 6 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 2R2 2R3 5

Last 5

WLLWW

Finish Rate

65%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Philadelphia, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Jason Saggo

UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs Saffiedine· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Dan Hooker

UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs James Vick

UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Stevie Ray

UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head From Guard

R1 3:57

KO/TKOElbow to Head From Guard·R1 3:57

WIN

vs Alex Ricci

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head At Distance

R1 4:44

KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R1 4:44

LOSS

vs Francisco Trinaldo

UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg· 2025-09-27

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Facial Cut

R3 2:25

TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R3 2:25

WIN

vs Joshua Burkman

UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Daron Cruickshank

UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R3 3:56

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:56

WIN

vs Edson Barboza

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Mike Perry

UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier· 2018-07-07

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Charles Oliveira

UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2· 2017-12-02

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Guard

R2 4:06

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R2 4:06

LOSS

vs Ross Pearson

UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· 2015-09-05

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Danny Castillo

UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03

KO/TKO

Spinning Back Fist Head

R2 2:09

KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R2 2:09

LOSS

vs Edson Barboza

UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.7/min

Grappling

0.29 TD

Defense

49%

⚖️Paul adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

10 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

80%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

80%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Elbows

80%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Knees

70%

⭐Other

Double Legs

50%

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

30%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (80%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (160%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 360% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

80% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

20% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)

Elbow to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

Elbow to Head From Guard

25% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Guard

25% of KOs

Spinning Back Fist Head

25% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

49%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

40% acc73%

Clinch

69% acc14%

Ground

70% acc13%

Striking Differential+0.26/min

3.70 landed/min3.44 absorbed/min

3.70

Landed/Min

3.44

Absorbed/Min

0.22

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed763

Sig. Strikes Attempted1710

Key Insights

Paul is a distance-first striker, with 73% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 40% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 6.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

29%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

65%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

21%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.29

TD / 15min

0.22

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

29%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Opportunistic

33%

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.29/15min).

Solid TD defense at 65%.

Lower TD accuracy (29%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,526

1.59

Ratio

Absorbed

960

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

6/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

24.6

Low Output

Strikes/Min

4.4

Standing %

88%

R3 vs R1 Output

104%

Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.59x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (24.6) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights

R1 Control

0:32

R2 Control

0:43

R3 Control

0:40

R1 to Final

-2%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+2.3pp

Body

+0.9pp

Leg

-3.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-6.4pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 2 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

17.5

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

20.0

sig strikes / round

Output Change

114%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3002

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

50% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights