Tag: Alan

UFC 155: Yushin Okami vs. Alan Belcher Head-to-Toe Breakdown

The UFC’s annual New Years card is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. In the main event, Junior dos Santos will put his heavyweight title on the line against a previous opponent, Cain Velasquez. In the co-main event, there’s…

The UFC’s annual New Years card is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. In the main event, Junior dos Santos will put his heavyweight title on the line against a previous opponent, Cain Velasquez. In the co-main event, there’s a light heavyweight matchup between Forrest Griffin and Phil Davis. Also […]

UFC 155: Alan Belcher vs. Yushin Okami Head-to-Toe Breakdown

At UFC 155, Alan Belcher will look to finally earn a spot firmly amongst the Top Ten middleweights in the world when he faces off with Yushin Okami for the second time. These two first met six years ago at UFC 62, where Okami took home a unanimous deci…

At UFC 155, Alan Belcher will look to finally earn a spot firmly amongst the Top Ten middleweights in the world when he faces off with Yushin Okami for the second time. These two first met six years ago at UFC 62, where Okami took home a unanimous decision. Since that time, both men have […]

UFC News: Vitor Belfort Accepts Alan Belcher’s Challenge, UFC 153 Bout Likely

Alan “The Talent” Belcher asked fellow middleweight contender Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort for “the biggest fight of his career” and the Brazilian has accepted.  Both fighters have also agreed to fight at UFC 153 …

Alan “The Talent” Belcher asked fellow middleweight contender Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort for “the biggest fight of his career” and the Brazilian has accepted.  Both fighters have also agreed to fight at UFC 153 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, so the fight simply awaits confirmation from the world’s premiere fight organization.  “He is the best […]

Alan Belcher Reflects on His Win over Rousimar Palhares at UFC on Fox 3

While the MMA media postulate on the success or failure that was UFC on FOX 3, there is a huge story that has gone ignored by almost everyone. Leading up to the card, there was only one question on everyone’s mind: Could Alan Belcher handle Rousi…

While the MMA media postulate on the success or failure that was UFC on FOX 3, there is a huge story that has gone ignored by almost everyone. Leading up to the card, there was only one question on everyone’s mind: Could Alan Belcher handle Rousimar Palhares’ leg locks? It was a question that Belcher […]

Alan Belcher Says Michael Bisping Is a Professional Point Fighter

Alan Belcher’s first-round win over Rousimar Palhares at last Saturday’s UFC on FOX 3 card was the biggest of his career. From a purely athletic perspective, it was an important fight for Belcher. Palhares was, or is, one of the most terrif…

Alan Belcher’s first-round win over Rousimar Palhares at last Saturday’s UFC on FOX 3 card was the biggest of his career. From a purely athletic perspective, it was an important fight for Belcher. Palhares was, or is, one of the most terrifying guys in the division, especially when it comes to submissions. Belcher didn’t just […]

Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares Results: Fights for Belcher to Take Next

Middleweight Alan Belcher may be the forgotten man in the 185-pound division. Having competed just three times in the past three years, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Belcher has gone 8-2 in his last 10 Octagon appearances. With an impressiv…

Middleweight Alan Belcher may be the forgotten man in the 185-pound division. Having competed just three times in the past three years, it’s easy to overlook the fact that Belcher has gone 8-2 in his last 10 Octagon appearances. With an impressive performance against lethal grappler Rousimar Palhares, it’s time for Belcher to make a […]