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Alan Belcher
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| Born | April 24, 1984 Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States |
| Other names | The Talent, Excuse Me |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84.4 kg; 13.3 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Team | Roufusport |
| Trainer | Duke Roufus |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2004 – present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Website | http://www.alanbelcher.net/ |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
John Alan Belcher (born April 24, 1984), is an American mixed martial artist who fights in the middleweight division of the UFC. He fights out of Remix MMA in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he is also the owner. Belcher holds notable wins over Jorge Santiago, Jason MacDonald, Ed Herman, Dennis Kang, and Patrick Côté.
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Mixed martial arts career
Belcher made his professional debut in July 2004 against Tim Ellis in Freestyle Fighting Championship and won by TKO. His MMA career then picked up significantly in early 2006, the year in which Belcher amassed 9 fights, going 8–1. Alan has won 5 of his last 6 fights in the UFC with his only loss being a very controversial split decision loss to Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Ultimate Fighting Championships
In 2006 he lost a unanimous decision at the hands of Yushin Okami at UFC 62 in his UFC debut.
Belcher made his second UFC appearance against Jorge Santiago three months later, winning by stunning head kick KO in the third round of a very close fight.
At UFC 69, Belcher lost to The Ultimate Fighter 3 winner Kendall Grove. Belcher then defeated Sean Salmon one month later at UFC 71 with a guillotine choke 53 seconds into the first round. Belcher took the fight on ten-days notice after Eric Schafer pulled out due to sustaining a broken rib during training. This fight was at 205 pounds.[1]
Belcher then defeated Kalib Starnes at UFC 77 on October 20, 2007. After controlling the fight with punches and knees from the clinch, the fight was eventually stopped in favor of Belcher due to a large gash over Starnes’ right eye.
Belcher was scheduled to fight at UFC 81 against Ricardo Almeida, but Belcher had to pull out two days before the fight due to a severe case of bronchitis.
Belcher was scheduled to fight Patrick Cote at UFC 83 in Montreal, but Cote withdrew due to a knee injury. Newcomer Jason Day replaced Cote. Belcher eventually was caught by a punch causing Day to swarm punches at Belcher against the fence. The fight was ruled a TKO in favor of Day in the first round.
After a split decision victory over Ed Herman, Belcher fought UFC newcomer and Pride FC veteran Denis Kang at UFC 93. Kang won the first round after taking down and controlling Belcher on the ground. However, Kang began to fight more and more conservatively, and when he tried to take Belcher down again late in the second round, Belcher caught him in a tight guillotine that made Kang almost immediately tap out, winning him a $45,000 Submission of the Night bonus. The fight was considered an upset to many MMA fans.
Belcher lost a split decision to Japanese superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama, at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009.[2] The fight earned Fight of the Night honors, rewarding both fighters with a record setting $100,000.
Belcher defeated Wilson Gouveia on December 12, 2009, at UFC 107 by TKO in the first round. During the fight, Belcher displayed a good chin and precise punches. The fight was awarded Fight of the Night which rewarded both fighters with $65,000. The award meant Belcher had received three bonuses in a row in 2009.
Belcher defeated Patrick Côté on May 8, 2010, at UFC 113 by way of rear naked choke after a controversial face plant that rocked Cote and enabled Belcher to secure the choke. Belcher received an extra $65,000 for winning the Submission of the Night award which was his fourth consecutive fight night bonus.
Belcher was expected to face Demian Maia on September 15, 2010, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Belcher in his first main event.[3] However, on August 1, 2010, Belcher withdrew from the fight with Maia after undergoing emergency eye surgery. Alan stated on his Twitter account that he started to lose the vision in his right eye whilst in Brazil.[4]
Belcher’s manager, Malki Kawa, in April updated his recovery, saying that Belcher was back in training and looking forward to a return to the Octagon in September.[5] The UFC hadn’t yet announced many plans for September, although there will be a UFC Fight Night event in New Orleans on September 17,[6] where Belcher would be a natural fit.
Belcher faced Jason MacDonald on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25.[7] Belcher stuffed a takedown from MacDonald and ended up on top early in the first round. Belcher quickly postured up and began landing punches and elbows to open Jason’s guard. He then passed and continued to punish MacDonald and won the fight via verbal submission due to strikes in the first round.
Personal life
Belcher and his wife Ashlee had their first child, a daughter named Ava Elize on January 18, 2010.[8]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 23 matches | 17 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 17–6 | Jason MacDonald | Submission (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Shields vs. Ellenberger | September 17, 2011 | 1 | 3:48 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| Win | 16–6 | Patrick Côté | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 113 | May 8, 2010 | 2 | 3:25 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Submission of the Night |
| Win | 15–6 | Wilson Gouveia | TKO (punches) | UFC 107 | December 12, 2009 | 1 | 3:03 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States | Catchweight of 195 lb; Fight of the Night |
| Loss | 14–6 | Yoshihiro Akiyama | Decision (split) | UFC 100 | July 11, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night |
| Win | 14–5 | Denis Kang | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 93 | January 17, 2009 | 2 | 4:36 | Dublin, Ireland | Submission of the Night |
| Win | 13–5 | Ed Herman | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer | September 17, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Jason Day | TKO (punches) | UFC 83 | April 19, 2008 | 1 | 3:58 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 12–4 | Kalib Starnes | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 77 | October 20, 2007 | 2 | 1:39 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Sean Salmon | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 71 | May 26, 2007 | 1 | 0:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fought at 205 lb |
| Loss | 10–4 | Kendall Grove | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC 69 | April 7, 2007 | 2 | 4:42 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Jorge Santiago | KO (head kick) | UFC Fight Night: Sanchez vs Riggs | December 13, 2006 | 3 | 2:45 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Yushin Okami | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 62 | August 26, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Evert Fyeet | Submission (toe hold) | WEF: Orleans Arena | June 10, 2006 | 1 | 2:04 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Buck Meredith | Decision (unanimous) | Raze MMA: Fight Night | April 29, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Marcus Sursa | TKO (punches) | World Extreme Fighting | April 1, 2006 | 1 | 3:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Ron Fields | TKO (slam) | Titan Fighting Championship 1 | March 11, 2006 | 1 | 0:37 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | David Frank | Submission (punches) | XFL: EK 19: Battle at the Brady 3 | February 18, 2006 | 2 | 1:37 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Roger Kimes | KO (punches) | XFL: EK 19: Battle at the Brady 3 | February 18, 2006 | 1 | 1:35 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Travis Fowler | TKO (punches) | XFL: EK 19: Battle at the Brady 3 | February 18, 2006 | 1 | 1:01 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Marvin Eastman | Decision (unanimous) | World Extreme Fighting 16 | September 24, 2005 | 5 | 5:00 | Enid, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Edwin Aguilar | TKO (punches) | WXF: X-Impact World Championships | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 4:01 | Korea | |
| Win | 2–0 | Sergei Trovnikov | Submission (armbar) | WXF: X-Impact World Championships | July 9, 2005 | 1 | 3:37 | Korea | |
| Win | 1–0 | Tim Ellis | TKO (punches) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 10 | July 24, 2004 | 1 | 1:49 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States |
References
- ^ http://www.usadojo.com/biographies/mma/alan-belcher.htm
- ^ Hamliin, Tom (March 19, 2009). “Belcher signs to welcome Akiyama at UFC 100″. Mma Weekly. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=8415&zoneid=13. Retrieved March 21, 2009.
- ^ “Alan Belcher vs. Demian Maia Targeted for UFN 22″. mmafighting.com. 2010-05-28. http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/05/28/alan-belcher-vs-demian-maia-targeted-for-ufn-22/.
- ^ “Alan Belcher out of UFC Fight Night 22 main event with detached retina”. mmajunkie.com. August 1, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20124/alan-belcher-out-of-ufc-fight-night-22-main-event-with-detached-retina.mma.
- ^ “UFC Middleweight Alan Belcher Eyeing September Return Following Career Threatening Injury”. MMAWeekly.com. April 13, 2011. http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-middleweight-alan-belcher-eyeing-september-return-following-career-threatening-injury.
- ^ “UFC Fight Night 25 in New Orleans Fight Card Rumors”. MMAWeekly.com. April 13, 2011. http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-fight-night-25-bud-light-fight-card-rumors.
- ^ “Alan Belcher vs. Jason MacDonald Set for UFC Fight Night: Battle on the Bayou”. MMAWeekly.com. May 26, 2011. http://mmaweekly.com/alan-belcher-vs-jason-macdonald-court-mcgee-vs-dongi-yang-set-for-ufc-fight-night-battle-on-the-bayou.
- ^ “Tale of the Tape: Ava Elize Belcher”. UFC.com. 2010-01-27. http://www.ufc.com/news/Tale-of-the-Tape-Ava-Elize-Belcher. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
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