Tag: Belcher

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 […]

3 Questions: Johny Hendricks, Alan Belcher and UFC on FOX 3

The UFC returns to national television on Saturday night with “UFC on FOX 3: Miller vs Diaz.” With many apologies to Super Fight League and their Sunday event headlined by Bobby Lashley vs. James Thompson, the FOX event is the biggest thing…

The UFC returns to national television on Saturday night with “UFC on FOX 3: Miller vs Diaz.” With many apologies to Super Fight League and their Sunday event headlined by Bobby Lashley vs. James Thompson, the FOX event is the biggest thing going this week. The main event features a fight with implications on the […]

Alan Belcher Somehow Believes He’s Going to Submit Rousimar Palhares

Your unintentional comedy of the day comes from UFC middleweight Alan Belcher, who told CouchFighter that he may have a unique game plan heading into his UFC on FOX 3 fight with Rousimar Palhares: I feel honored the UFC family wanted me to be on [the F…

Your unintentional comedy of the day comes from UFC middleweight Alan Belcher, who told CouchFighter that he may have a unique game plan heading into his UFC on FOX 3 fight with Rousimar Palhares: I feel honored the UFC family wanted me to be on [the FOX] card and believed in my abilities and show […]

UFC on FOX 3: Head to Toe Breakdown of Alan Belcher vs. Rousimar Palhares

If Alan Belcher wants to win his fight against Rousimar Palhares, he needs to avoid the fight going to the ground. If Rousimar Palhares wants to win the fight, he needs to make sure the fight gets there. In the end, it’s as simple as that, but wh…

If Alan Belcher wants to win his fight against Rousimar Palhares, he needs to avoid the fight going to the ground. If Rousimar Palhares wants to win the fight, he needs to make sure the fight gets there. In the end, it’s as simple as that, but what are the chances of each man getting […]