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My Take
Paul Felder fascinates me because he refuses to fit in one box. An arts-school graduate from Philadelphia who chose the UFC lightweight cage instead of a quieter life, with a striking game built on karate and taekwondo that always carried real flair. Then, when his fighting days ended, he slid straight into the broadcast booth as one of the sport's sharpest color commentators. Plenty of athletes can fight; far fewer can articulate the fight. That double fluency, the artist's eye paired with a warrior's instincts, is rare, and I quietly root for people who live across two worlds the way he does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Felder
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・フェルダー
- Reading
- ぽーる・ふぇるだー
- Born
- April 25, 1984 (age 42)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / karateka / taekwondo athlete / sports analyst
2. Background
- High school
- Ridley High School
- University
- The University of the Arts
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Felder born?
Born April 25, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Paul Felder from?
Paul Felder is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Paul Felder do?
Paul Felder works as mixed martial arts fighter, karateka, taekwondo athlete, sports analyst.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.