ALAN BELCHER RUMORS & GOSSIP

After sitting out much of 2011 with a career-threatening eye operation, it was about time UFC middleweight Alan Belcher (Pictured) received some good news. Belcher was recently awarded his Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt through Helio Soneca BJJ (X3) in Atlanta, Georgia. The 27-year-old is one of only three to don a BJJ black belt in the state of Mississippi. “It’s an honor to...

Coming off a big win at Ultimate Fight Night 25, Alan Belcher could sit back and enjoy the big win, or he could sit inside a dog's kennel in Mississippi to encourage pet adoptions. Belcher has chosen to do that latter. To the press release: On Friday, October 14, Alan "The Talent" Belcher will be at Humane Society of Southern Mississippi's facility on Hwy 49 to...

UFC middleweight, Alan Belcher is looking to make his comeback to the octagon close to home after recovering from a career threatening eye injury suffered while training in Brazil last year, with the UFC Fight Night 25 event lined up for September 25th in New Orleans in his sights. Speaking via MMAJunkie.com his manager, Malki [...]

UFC middleweight slugger, Alan Belcher is reportedly targeting a September return to the octagon after fully recovering for a career threatening eye condition, something his manager hopes the UFC will bring to fruition. Speaking via MMAWeekly.com Belcher’s manager, Malki Kawa of Authentic Sports Management, said: “It looks like Alan will probably make his return sometime in September, [...]

UFC middleweight star on the rise, Alan Belcher is reportedly back in training this month after recovering from a career threatening eye condition, and hopes to return to the octagon in either June or July at the latest. Speaking via MMAWeekly.com, Belchers manager, Malki Kawa of Authentic Sports Management, said: “Absolutely, Alan’s going full speed ahead.” Belcher has [...]

In the good news department, Alan Belcher has been cleared to start working to come back to the UFC. Belcher suffered a serious eye injury while preparing for a fight against Demian Maia, and for awhile it was unclear whether Belcher would be able to resume his MMA career. Not only will he be coming back, he’s already asked for a big name such as Wanderlei Silva, Michael Bisping...

UFC middleweight contender, Alan Belcher is back home and healing up after more than one surgery on his eye to correct a detached retina, but if you think that’s the end of it you’d be sadly mistaken. The following posts were made on the fighters Twitter page: “This is alans wife @Ashleebelcher Yesterday his vision was blurry [...]

Last time Alan Belcher taught us the proper technique for choking out a baby. Because let’s face it, sometimes they have it coming. Now, just in case the baby is some sort of ninja, with underrated submission defense and gets out of your sub attempt, passes guard, and gets the mount, Alan Belcher has you covered. Watch as he teaches the proper technique for defending against...

UFC middleweight Alan Belcher has been forced to withdraw from his main event matchup with Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 22 due to a detached retina. Belcher announced the news yesterday via Twitter. “While I was in brazil I started losing my vision in my right eye. I saw a dr that told me to go back to us immediately. My friend/surgeon from biloxi got me an emergency surgery...

As the father of an infant all I can say is where was this video during the hospital baby classes? (props to MiddleEasy)