Paul Felder has teased the possibility of another fight in the UFC, causing considerable excitement within the MMA community. Felder has taken an important step towards his possible return, but he clarified that no official decision has been made yet.
Speaking at the UFC Paris pre-fight show, Felder expressed uncertainty about his competitive future, saying, “I have no idea.” He mentioned his recent training sessions with Michael Chiesa and emphasized his newfound enjoyment of MMA. Regarding his speculation regarding his lower back, Felder admitted that he has suffered from hip problems for many years, but stressed that he has taken a step forward by rejoining the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) testing pool.
Felder has been considering retirement on several occasions, initially following a narrow decision loss to Dan Hooker in February 2020. He briefly returned nine months later for a surprise bout against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Vegas 14, where he again suffered a split decision. defeat. After announcing his retirement during the UFC Vegas 27 broadcast in May 2021, Felder found new inspiration after watching Korean Zombie’s performance at UFC Singapore, where Zombie was knocked out by Max Holloway. He announced that his loss had ended his MMA career.
Rejoining USADA’s testing pool doesn’t guarantee his next fight, but it shows Felder is keeping his options open. he explained, “I did it just in case. [I do end up fighting again]. I’m getting older too, and some older people may want to quit their jobs within six months. ” Separately, Felder continued to train, support Michael Chiesa, and expressed a desire to return to the Philadelphia gym and train with his fellow fighters. He also mentioned his continued commitment to triathlons and emphasized his commitment to staying active.
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