What would a win mean for Alan Belcher on Sat., Sept. 17 at UFC Fight Night 25
by Kevin Haggerty on Sep 16, 2011 11:00 AM EDT
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Sometimes it just makes us forget people. Such is the case with some mixed martial arts (MMA) fans and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight fighter Alan Belcher.
"The Talent" has been missing in action since May 8, 2010, when he defeated Patrick Cote by submission (rear naked choke) at UFC 113 in Montreal.
Belcher was slated to take on Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) specialist Demian Maia on Sept. 15, 2010, but he was forced to withdraw due to an emergency eye surgery.
Has he still got what it takes?
On Saturday night (Sept. 17) at UFC Fight Night 25: "Shields vs. Ellenberger," Belcher will take on Jason MacDonald, who is coming off his triumphant return to the Octagon with a win over Ryan Jensen on April 30 at UFC 129 in Toronto.
"The Athlete" will certainly be a good test for Belcher, who was once a highly touted contender in the UFC's 185 pound division.
Belcher has won two in a row. Let's not overdo. Belcher's last two victories came over fighters who are no longer with the organization. A win is a win, but it's not like he was setting the world ablaze before his hiatus.
That aside, Belcher has always been a favorite with the fans because of his style and the fact that his fights seldom go much further than the first or second round.
At a time when MMA fans are asking if there's anyone left for current champion Anderson Silva to fight, the division is in need of contenders.
It's hard to believe that Belcher could be in a position to give "The Spider" a run for his money. Really, it's hard to believe anyone could right now. We'll see. Belcher will likely be coming into Saturday's fight with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove.
Can he get it done? Do you like his chances, Maniacs?
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I’m a big fan of Blechers the guy comes out to fight every single time….in fact it’s his crowd pleasing risk taking that many times costs him fights. He is a tough out for anyone in the MW division. Good luck Alan
He also does the Pedigree, Hey JAY! rmember when he pedigreed Cote
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by Lesnar's striking coach on Sep 16, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Didn’t you make a big long post telling us that you were leaving?
When a Texan decides to take his chances, you know chances will be taken.
Forgot about that
"It is himself that a coward abandons first, after that all other betrayals come easily."
by doonerthesooner on Sep 16, 2011 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions
It was filled with hundreds of people telling him not to let the door hit him on the way out and nobody begging him to stay, so he deleted it and claimed it was his “brother” known as “Mark Coleman’s Takedown Coach” who was really behind the whole thing.
When a Texan decides to take his chances, you know chances will be taken.
What? I missed all of that.
"It is himself that a coward abandons first, after that all other betrayals come easily."
by doonerthesooner on Sep 16, 2011 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
A title shot ?!?!?!?
Or maybe a win bonus big enough 2 get that horrible tat removed.
No escaping pain
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I'm with the horrid Tat removal ...... that thing looks bad & I mean bad .
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by MidWayMonster54 on Sep 16, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He needs fight of the night bonuses. Those bonuses would help greatly with purchasing a laser tat removal.
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by Kevin Haggerty on Sep 16, 2011 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions
what would a win mean for belcher?
It would mean a win for belcher..that’s it.
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by letter19 on Sep 16, 2011 11:21 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
It would a MT guy beat up a dude with no striking and minimal ability to get the fight to the mat.
When a Texan decides to take his chances, you know chances will be taken.
Yeah I think it’s going to be a rough night for JM……..unless Belcher does something incredibly Belchery like trying to prove he can hang with him on the ground which tbh would not surprise me. Belcher is one of the those few fighters who should fight a bit more safely instead of standing and wanging or being too confident and not defending chokes or position quick enough like in the Grove fight.
Also people giving Kev shit for the title contention comment Alan had he not been shafted by the judges would be on a five fight win streak a couple wins against top comp after this fight could very well put him in line with no one aside from chael and vitor in line for the belt.
before he got injured he had pulled out of a fight with damian maia after he had lost to silva
maybe bisping mayhem winner or le belfort winner…depending on the fashion in which he wins
"How dare these boxers challenge me with their primitive skills? It makes me angry. They're just as good as dead." -Mike Tyson
Never really liked this guy....
….dont know why, he just gets under my skin…
Bring back the Chute Boxe of old!!!
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