Twitter reacts to Paul Felder’s controversial win over Edson Barboza in UFC 242 rematch

Paul Felder avenged a loss on his resume on Saturday when he defeated Edson Barboza in the co-main event at UFC 242.

Felder (7-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) defeated Barboza (20-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC) by split decision in the matchup of lightweight contenders, which took place at The Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. With the win, “The Irish Dragon” has won his past five fights at 155 pounds.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Felder’s victory over Barboza at UFC 242.

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The rematch is next! Lightweight contenders @EdsonBarbozaJR and @FelderPaul are set to run it back in the #UFC242 co-main event. https://t.co/OQYAgXKsVZ pic.twitter.com/Yx3EPWLtdw

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) September 7, 2019

#UFC242 Closing Betting Odds:

Edson Barboza (-120) vs. Paul Felder (+100) #UFCAbuDhabi 💵 Live Now -> @ESPN+ #PPV @Jon_Anik @DominickCruz @ufc @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/ts9S86Wj7z

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) September 7, 2019

Barboza has shown to be beatable when heavily pressed backwards. In the first fight, Felder didn't really do that. Thus far in the rematch, he's much more diligent about it.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 7, 2019

Looks like a nasty headbutt just split Felder wide open. #UFC242

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) September 7, 2019

I am extremely aware of how creepy I’m gonna sound, but Paul Felder’s blood is very camera friendly. The color really pops.

— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) September 7, 2019

Paul gives no f*#%s. #UFC242

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019

MUCH more active R1 for Felder this time vs. the first time they fought. Unofficially, he committed to 63 strike attempts tonight in the first frame vs. 47 for Barboza. #UFC242

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) September 7, 2019

Welp. That was violent as fuck just like I thought it would be. #UFC242

— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) September 7, 2019

Barboza just landed his first takedown in more than three years. The 8th of his UFC career.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 7, 2019

This is every bit the bloodbath I expected

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 7, 2019

Barboza and Felder sprinting toward another FOTN, aren’t they?#UFC242

— Phil Murphy (@Phil_Sports) September 7, 2019

Low kick from Felder, returned by Barboza. Low kick from Barboza and Felder lands a jab. Hard hook from Barboza as Felder steps in. #UFC242

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) September 7, 2019

Duke Roufus voice … gone again.

— Jeff Wagenheim (@jeffwagenheim) September 7, 2019

Barboza's trunks look like swim trunks after jumping in a pool. A fight like this in these sort of conditions is a war of attrition.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 7, 2019

Felder might have one of the best chins in MMA.

— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) September 7, 2019

Not too sure about that call smh!!! #ufc242 @EdsonBarbozaJR always proud my brother

— Phil Daru (@DaruStrong) September 7, 2019

Umm, no comments #UFC242

— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) September 7, 2019

Terrible decision.

— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) September 7, 2019

You’re my fucking boy #red @felderpaul #irishdragon

— Mike "Biggie" Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) September 7, 2019

#UFC242 results: @FelderPaul def. Edson Barboza via split decision (27-30, 29-28, 30-27) https://t.co/OQYAgXKsVZ pic.twitter.com/3THmTnFAWJ

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) September 7, 2019