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Belcher Says Eye is Still ‘Less Than 50 Percent,’ But Continues to Work Toward 2011 Return

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After two surgeries to repair a detached retina in his right eye, Alan Belcher says his vision is still blurry and dark and he told Ariel Helwani backstage during UFC 119 on Saturday that he is “less than 50 per…

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After two surgeries to repair a detached retina in his right eye, Alan Belcher says his vision is still blurry and dark and he told Ariel Helwani backstage during UFC 119 on Saturday that he is “less than 50 percent” recovered. Nonetheless, if Belcher can avoid another surgery it is possible he could return to MMA action sometime next summer, he says.

“My doctor is optimistic and all the other doctors I’ve talked to are optimistic about it,” Belcher says. “It’s just, if I have more surgeries and other things go wrong, it could be a possibility that I can’t fight again. I just have to get all healed up and I have to pass the ophthalmology exam and I have to get my vision better. Right now it’s still blurry and I can’t really take the chance of hurting my other eye. (But) I’ll take the chance myself if the doctors will let me, I’ll get back in there no matter what.” 

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The MMA Wrap-Up: Post-UFC 119 Edition

Filed under: UFC, VideosAfter a lackluster main event at UFC 119 this past weekend, the MMA Wrap-Up returns to explore whether a) the Frank Mir-Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic bout was truly as disappointing as it initially seemed, and b) where do both these…

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After a lackluster main event at UFC 119 this past weekend, the MMA Wrap-Up returns to explore whether a) the Frank Mir–Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic bout was truly as disappointing as it initially seemed, and b) where do both these men go from here?

At least one of those is a slightly more complicated question than it appears, but have no fear. The MMA Wrap-Up has absolutely no problem dispensing hasty career advice that will almost certainly not be heeded by anyone at any time. That’s just what we do.

Join me below for a full breakdown on what the future holds for Saturday night’s main eventers, all through the magic of video.

UFC 119: Melvin Guillard Beats Jeremy Stephens

Filed under: UFC, NewsMelvin Guillard beat Jeremy Stephens Saturday at UFC 119 in a split decision that didn’t have a whole lot of action, and that left the fans in Indianapolis booing.

UFC President Dana White, who had hyped the Guillard-Stephens bou…

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Melvin Guillard beat Jeremy Stephens Saturday at UFC 119 in a split decision that didn’t have a whole lot of action, and that left the fans in Indianapolis booing.

UFC President Dana White, who had hyped the Guillard-Stephens bout as a barn-burner, took to Twitter during the fight to admit he had been wrong about that. It just wasn’t a particularly entertaining performance from either fighter.

UFC 119 Live Blog: Sean Sherk vs. Evan Dunham Updates

Filed under: UFCINDIANAPOLIS — This is the UFC 119 live blog for Sean Sherk vs. Evan Dunham , a lightweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Conseco Field House.

Former UFC lightweight champ Sherk returns after 15 months away due to injuri…

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INDIANAPOLIS — This is the UFC 119 live blog for Sean Sherk vs. Evan Dunham , a lightweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Conseco Field House.

Former UFC lightweight champ Sherk returns after 15 months away due to injuries — pulling out of fights on three separate occasions — to face one of the UFC’s brightest stars in Dunham.

The live blog is below.

UFC 119: Sean Sherk Beats Evan Dunham

Filed under: UFC, NewsIn a battle of a 37-year-old former UFC lightweight champion and a 28-year-old who may be a future champion, it was the veteran Sean Sherk who walked away with a split decision win over Evan Dunham Saturday at UFC 119.

The fans i…

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In a battle of a 37-year-old former UFC lightweight champion and a 28-year-old who may be a future champion, it was the veteran Sean Sherk who walked away with a split decision win over Evan Dunham Saturday at UFC 119.

The fans in Indianapolis booed the decision in a very close fight that could have gone either way, leading Sherk to complain in the Octagon afterward.

“The crowd wants to boo? We just came out here and put on a great performance for you guys,” Sherk said. “You guys should be happy.”

UFC 119 Live Blog: Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle Updates

Filed under: UFCINDIANAPOLIS — This is the UFC 119 live blog for Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle, a welterweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Conseco Field House.

Serra and Lytle were both roommates on The Ultimate Fighter 4 and met in the …

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INDIANAPOLIS — This is the UFC 119 live blog for Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle, a welterweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Conseco Field House.

Serra and Lytle were both roommates on The Ultimate Fighter 4 and met in the finals with Serra beating Lytle by split decision. Expect a much different fight this time around.

The live blog is below.