Fighter Scouting Report: Alan Belcher

Fighter Scouting Report: Alan Belcher
(Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports)

Alan Belcher

Vitals

6'2" 185 lbs (Middleweight)
75" reach, Orthodox
April 24, 1984

Record

18-8 (UFC: 9-6)

Current Streak

2 straight losses

Training

Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Black belt in Duke Roufus Kickboxing
Black belt in Hayastan grappling
Black belt in Judo

Championships Held

None

Strengths

– very experienced yet still in his prime
– very well-rounded – black belts in numerous disciplines
– KO power in hands, feet, elbows, via slams
– very good with submissions
– finishes fights
– solid chin
– very big middleweight – cuts a lot of weight, has fought at light heavyweight
– well coached
– good on the ground passing guard & sweeping his opponent
– good striking defense
– throws a lot of kicks

Weaknesses

– hasn't ever beaten the elite of the elite – loses when steps up in competition
– has had injury concerns over the past few years
– gets hit almost as often as he hits his opponent
– horrible takedown accuracy & takedown defense

Synopsis

They don't come much more well-round than The Talent – but can Belcher take the next step and become among the elite of the elite?

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