Former lightweight contender Paul Felder is set to make a comeback and is seeking a trilogy fight with Edson Barboza. Learn more about their history and the anticipation surrounding Felder’s return to the Octagon.
| Paul Felder’s Comeback and Desire for Trilogy Fight |
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| Former lightweight contender Paul Felder is set to make a return to the Octagon after a three-year retirement. Felder is eager to face Edson Barboza in a trilogy rubber match, according to welterweight contender Michael Chiesa. Felder, who retired in 2020, announced his comeback earlier this year and is eyeing a spot on the upcoming UFC 300 card. The Philadelphia favorite expressed his enthusiasm for MMA and his enjoyment of training. Felder and Barboza have a history, with each fighter having won one match against the other. Their first encounter in 2015 resulted in a unanimous decision win for Barboza, while Felder evened the score with a split decision victory in their rematch at UFC 242 in 2019. Barboza’s recent win at UFC Vegas 81 has further fueled the desire for a third fight between these two skilled fighters. Fans are eagerly awaiting Felder’s return and the potential for an epic trilogy showdown. |
Paul Felder’s Comeback and Desire for Trilogy Fight
Former lightweight contender Paul Felder is set to make a return to the Octagon after a three-year retirement. Felder is eager to face Edson Barboza in a trilogy rubber match, according to welterweight contender Michael Chiesa. Felder, who retired in 2020, announced his comeback earlier this year and is eyeing a spot on the upcoming UFC 300 card. The Philadelphia favorite expressed his enthusiasm for MMA and his enjoyment of training. Felder and Barboza have a history, with each fighter having won one match against the other. Their first encounter in 2015 resulted in a unanimous decision win for Barboza, while Felder evened the score with a split decision victory in their rematch at UFC 242 in 2019. Barboza’s recent win at UFC Vegas 81 has further fueled the desire for a third fight between these two skilled fighters. Fans are eagerly awaiting Felder’s return and the potential for an epic trilogy showdown.
