Edson Barboza vs Paul Felder

Edson Barboza

“Junior”

24-15

“The Irish Dragon”

17-6

Winner

Paul Felder

Decision - Split · Round 3 — 5:00

7 September 2019 · The Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key takeaways

Paul Felder beat Edson Barboza by split decision after three rounds.
Paul Felder landed 75 of 174 total strikes and 0 of 2 takedowns, with 2:03 of control time.
Edson Barboza landed more total strikes — 77 to 75 — and still lost the fight.
The judges scored it 30-27, 28-29, 27-30.
They have met once before: Edson Barboza won by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II.

Edson BarbozaPaul Felder

24-15Record17-6

33Age on fight night35

5′11″ (180 cm)Height5′11″ (180 cm)

75″ (191 cm)Reach70.5″ (179 cm)

145 lb (65.8 kg)Weight155 lb (70.3 kg)

OrthodoxStanceOrthodox

American Top TeamTeamRoufusport

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFromPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

77of 133 · 58%Total strikes landed75of 174 · 43%

30of 78Head strikes55of 152

33of 39Body strikes13of 14

14of 16Leg strikes7of 8

1of 3Takedowns0of 2

1:49Control time2:03

Counts are total strikes thrown and landed — the source does not separate significant strikes.