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Alan Belcher Biography
UFC middleweight holds black belts in Jiu-Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Kickboxing, Hayastan Grappling and Judo.
He won his debut MMA fight against Tim Ellis in the Freestyle Fighting Championships in 2004.
He earned his second UFC Submission of the Night Award against Patrick Cote on May 8, 2010.
He has a daughter named Ava with wife Ashlee Belcher.
He defeated Ed Herman with a split decision on September 17, 2008.
John Alan Belcher (born April 24, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the UFC’s middleweight division, obtaining an overall record of 9-6 in the octagon.
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.
In 2006 he lost a unanimous decision at the hands of Yushin Okami at UFC 62 in his UFC debut.
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 defeated Wilson Gouveia via first round TKO on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107. 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 lost a split decision to Yoshihiro Akiyama, at UFC 100 on July 11, 2009. The fight earned Fight of the Night honors, rewarding both fighters with a record setting $100,000.
Belcher was expected to face Demian Maia on September 15, 2010, at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Belcher in his first main event. 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.
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 sneak around to the back and sink in 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 faced Jason MacDonald on September 17, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 25. 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.
A rematch with Yushin Okami took place on December 29, 2012 at UFC 155. Belcher lost the bout by unanimous decision.
Belcher was expected to face Vitor Belfort on October 13, 2012 at UFC 153. However, Belfort was pulled from the bout to face Jon Jones on September 22, 2012 at UFC 152. Belcher called the collapse of the UFC 151 a “blessing in disguise” as he would have been unable to compete due to a fractured spine, keeping him out of action until November. He wanted to face Chris Weidman in his return fight.
Belcher next faced Rousimar Palhares on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3. Despite getting the fight to the ground, Palhares was unable to complete his attempted leg locks and heel hook submissions, and Belcher even attempted a few submissions of his own. Belcher would go on to defeat Palhares via TKO in the first round.
Belcher faced Michael Bisping on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159. Bisping controlled the majority of the fight due to his conditioning and cardio pushing a constant pace. The bout was stopped at 4:29 of round 3 as Bisping inadvertently poked Belcher in the eye, rendering Belcher unable to continue. Bisping won the bout via technical unanimous decision. Belcher got eight stitches in his eyelid after the fight.
On November 11, 2015, Belcher announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.
What's Alan Belcher Net Worth 2024
| Net Worth (2024) | $1 Million (Approx.) |
| Net Worth (2023) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2022) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2021) | Under Review |
| Net Worth (2020) | Under Review |
Alan Belcher Family
| Father's Name | Not Available |
| Mother's Name | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Available |
| Childrens | Not Available |
