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Career once in jeopardy, UFC's Alan Belcher could be back in three months (2/5/2011 7:15:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - If you think Alan Belcher wants to ease back into middleweight title contention following his once-career-threatening eye injury, think again. Belcher's quick ascent in the UFC's middleweight division recently was derailed by a detached retina. But now ready to launch a training camp and an estimated three months away from his UFC return, he told MMAjunkie.com Radio he's looking for an opponent. Some potential names? Michael Bisping, Wanderlei Silva and Demian Maia.
MMAjunkie.com Radio (1:30 p.m. ET): Benavidez, Florian, Silva, Belcher, Santiago, more (2/4/2011 4:30:00 PM)
Don't miss today's star-studded MMAjunkie.com Radio, which is co-hosted by UFC 128's Joseph Benavidez and features UFC lightweight Kenny Florian, MMA agent Malki Kawa, UFC 130's Wanderlei Silva, UFC middleweight Alan Belcher and Sengoku champ Jorge Santiago at a special start time of 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT). Joining them in studio are UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione, Strikeforce champ Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante and MMA legend Pedro Rizzo. MMA oddsmakers Joey Oddessa also calls in. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs today only at 1:30 p.m. ET live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Alan Belcher Cleared for UFC Return, Wants “Big Name” Matchup (1/31/2011 12:00:11 PM)
UFC middleweight contender Alan Belcher has announced via Twitter that he has been cleared to return to UFC action and is looking to fight soon against top competition. Belcher asked fans to suggest matchups on Twitter, but stipulated that he only wants "big names" such as ", Maia, Bisping."
Fans invited to UFC 125 autograph session featuring Belcher, Pellegrino, Shields (12/28/2010 8:00:00 PM)
The UFC continues to add fan-driven activities to the "UFC 125: Resolution" fight week schedule, and an autograph session featuring three top contenders is the latest addition to the roster of events. Prior to Friday's official UFC 125 weigh-ins, Alan Belcher, Kurt Pellegrino and Jake Shields will sign autographs for fans free of charge. The session is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT local time) at the concourse of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Alan Belcher Calls Out Wanderlei Silva for UFC Return (11/10/2010 10:00:39 AM)
Though he's still months away from resuming training for his UFC return from a career-threatening eye injury, middleweight contender Alan Belcher has his sights set on a matchup with Wanderlei Silva in his comeback fight next year.
Despite depressing moments, UFC's Alan Belcher says fan support fueling his return (10/28/2010 12:25:00 PM)
Alan Belcher has been in a very dark place. No, really. For a time, "The Talent" was confined to a massage table in a lightless room. The top UFC middleweight contender has endured painful surgeries and stressful rehabilitation as he works to return to action following a detached retina, and Belcher says it has been only the support of his fans that kept the darkness - both literal and figurative - from overwhelming him during his road back to the octagon.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC's Alan Belcher, UFC 121 winner Jon Madsen (10/27/2010 3:30:00 PM)
With his career once in jeopardy, UFC middleweight contender Alan Belcher today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss some good news: His detached retina is healing fine, and he should be able to begin training again in January. Additionally, heavyweight Jon Madsen, who's quietly posted a perfect 8-0 record (4-0 in the UFC), discusses his big UFC 121 win over Gilbert Yvel. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Alan Belcher UFC Return Likely for 2011 From Eye Injury (10/27/2010 8:33:51 AM)
After being sidelined in August by a career-threatening eye injury, rising middleweight Alan Belcher is now recovering following surgery for a detached retina and expects to return to UFC action next year with hopes of getting back into the title hunt.
With eyesight a work in progress, UFC contender Alan Belcher counting on fans (9/28/2010 1:05:00 AM)
Alan Belcher largely was flying under the radar until a recent push from fans prompted UFC officials to give him a UFC Fight Night 22 main-event fight against fellow contender Demian Maia. Belcher, though, was forced out of the Sept. 15 fight when a detached retina permanently sidelined him. It left questions about both his future fighting prospects and even the middleweight's eyesight. Now, two surgeries later and hoping for a good doctor's checkup on Wednesday, Belcher is optimistic fans still will be there for him if he does return to the cage.
Alan Belcher Out Of Ufc Fight Night Vs. Maia (8/19/2010 8:36:30 PM)
Alan Belcher will have to wait to get a shot at Demian Maia due to a detached retina that has forced the fighter to have surgery, and out of his scheduled September 15 main event bout against the Brazilian at UFC Fight Night....