ABU DHABI – Paul Felder is looking forward to getting behind the mic for the first UFC pay-per-view event of 2021, even though one of the main event combatants has taken pot-shots at him in the past. Felder’s role as fight analyst at UFC 257 will see him cross paths with Conor McGregor , who has taken issue with the Philadelphia native’s fighting moniker, “The Irish Dragon,” on social media in the past. Chatting to reporters, including MMA Junkie, during a media session on “UFC Fight Island,” Felder said he hoped the jibes won’t return when he and McGregor cross paths during their respective fight week obligations. “I was talking to my producer,” he said. “We’re going to have to do fighter meetings, and hopefully we can get through that without any German comments.” When quizzed about how it all started, Felder shrugged, grinned, and recounted a story he admitted he takes no enjoyment from telling. “My last name is German, right
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Paul Felder laughs off Conor McGregor’s nickname jabs ahead of UFC 257 commentary gig – MMA Junkie