Alan Belcher: Wanderlei needs to fight me to stay legit

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: smfowns4
Date: November 10, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

And Belcher tells MMA Fighting that he's got "The Talent" to beat him:
"I want to fight Wanderlei Silva. And I think he needs to fight someone like me, a top young guy, to really stay in the mix. He needs to do that to stay a legit fighter and not just a legend selling pay-per-views because he has a name. He has to fight me to stay up there. I feel I'm better than him. Wanderlei definitely poses a threat because he hits hard, is aggressive and has good conditioning, but at this point, I am more technical, well-rounded and I can beat him in any part of the game. I'm not saying it will be an easy fight, but I believe I can beat him and I'm ready to let the fans see what they want to see and prove that I'm that caliber. I want to make myself a legend off of this fight."
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Anyone give Belcher, who's coming off a near career-ending eye surgery, a shot against "The Axe Murderer?"

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: GroveStud
Date: November 10, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

I'd take Belcher before the injury over Wandy. Belcher now, who knows? cage rust could cause him to get KO'd. I'd still bet on Belcher though.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: sincitydc
Date: November 10, 2010 at 02:09 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

that could be an awesome fight. belcher is a huge guy for the weight. i'm not sure if it's just me, but i've always thought that belcher seemed a little slow. like his kicks are hard, but they don't come with a lot of speed.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BaconBits
Date: November 10, 2010 at 03:21 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

If this were Belcher's first fight back, he's going to lose. If it's a couple fights deep into his comeback, then he has a better chance.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: wolf
Date: November 10, 2010 at 03:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

Belcher needs to fight anyone right now to stay relevant. The fact that he said this proves he's trying to stay relevant and in the news...haha. I'd take the Axe Murderer though. Belcher dug his own grave when he said this, and the axe murderer will bury him in it. Ring rust is legit, just ask anyone who's lost because of it. I like this fight thought, it would be fun to watch. Oh, and Wandy just beat Bisping...he's relevant if you ask me.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: thabestevah
Date: November 10, 2010 at 04:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

The guy is back and is already annoying me again. :roll: You lost to Akiyama dude and beat a ring rusted Cote who was beating you on the feet, just shut up and get an impressive win.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: jsinsantino
Date: November 10, 2010 at 04:29 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

i am a Huge fan of wandy but i think belcher is bigger and stronger and more technical striker and would win a decison here

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TaP_or_NaP
Date: November 10, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

Alan Belcher should be looking for a mid-tier fighter as a tune up, his overzealous calling out of contenders might hurt him more than he realizes (if he gets what he wants).

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Hitman21
Date: November 10, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

Wandy's explosives striking would be to much for Belcher to handle

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: D253
Date: November 10, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

I don't see anyway that this fight could be boring!
And because of that reason alone I would love to see this happen....
...but isn't Wanderlei supposed to be fighting Leben?
This "callout" seem a bit random and odd......

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Puxin
Date: November 10, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

Did Belcher's eye surgery affect his brain?
Wanderlei's legitimacy isn't in question, and if it was, fighting Belcher wouldn't be the key to restoring it.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Biggs
Date: November 10, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

killadakiller said:
The guy is back and is already annoying me again. :roll: You lost to Akiyama dude and beat a ring rusted Cote who was beating you on the feet, just shut up and get an impressive win.
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+1 Wanderlei just beat Bisping (a young top guy.)

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: DeathViaAxe
Date: November 10, 2010 at 07:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

theres a video with Wanderlei talking about returning in April on the card in Toronto, he mentions he will be fighting Leben (if he gets past Stann).
i think that would be a good co-main to GSP (assuming he wins) vs Shields.
Belcher vs Wanderlei would be a fun fight though imo, would look like Wanderlei vs Bisping except alot more exchanges.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: holmezy
Date: November 10, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

Are people really that impressed with Wandy's win over Bisping? I seriously wasnt impressed with his performance and I thought Bisping actually won the first 2 rounds, I think Belcher could take this fight so long as ring rust doesnt come into play.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: juice18
Date: November 10, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

He picked apart Bisping in his last fight, who picked apart Sexyma who beat Belcher
Belcher has not done enough to earn a fight with wanderlai. Become relevant by winning a couple of fights against a couple of contenders then challenge a living legend in Wanderlai. The UFC wont just give anybody a fight with a big name guy like that, you really have to earn it

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: thabestevah
Date: November 11, 2010 at 02:19 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

holmezy said:
Are people really that impressed with Wandy's win over Bisping? I seriously wasnt impressed with his performance and I thought Bisping actually won the first 2 rounds, I think Belcher could take this fight so long as ring rust doesnt come into play.
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Bisping is a damn good fighter. It was impressive for that reason. Belcher would get beat by Wandy and Bisping. When has Belcher ever been impressive? He is annoying, has a big mouth, and hasn't even come close to beating a top fighter. People overrate him far too much and have for a while.
http://www.ifight365.com/2010/11/alan-belcher-wants-okami-for-his-comeback-fight/
After a successful surgery to his eye, Belcher is looking to make his comeback and wants to avenge a previous loss to Yushin Okami when he steps back into the octagon.
“Okami has all the tools and abilities to win but he has failed to fight to his full potential. If he ever breaks out of his shell and quits being overly cautious he will be a beast. Nate is always a dangerous opponent with athletic explosive striking and a lot of grappling experience. This well rounded fighter will give anyone in the division trouble but sometimes he’s a little wild and out of control and Okami could capitalize on this. My pick is Marquardt; however, I wouldn’t mind seeing Okami take the win so we could set up a rematch with him and me for my comeback fight.”
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Apparently he wants to fight everyone who is way too far ahead of him for it to make much sense. No one has to beat Belcher to stay relevant, if anything Belcher still has to become relevant. You don't do that by getting choked out by Kendall Grove. That is the fight he should be trying to avenge.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Woody90
Date: November 11, 2010 at 02:44 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

holmezy said:
Are people really that impressed with Wandy's win over Bisping? I seriously wasnt impressed with his performance and I thought Bisping actually won the first 2 rounds, I think Belcher could take this fight so long as ring rust doesnt come into play.
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If you think Bisping won the 2nd round you are either closely related to Cecil Peoples or are British.
Takedowns that last 3 seconds and pitter patter punches do not make up for getting taken down and controlled (off the kick Wandy caught), more aggressive striking and the fact that Bisping admitted he was 'out' due to the guillotine.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MuayThaiNoob
Date: November 11, 2010 at 06:50 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

Technique over power and rage, Belcher all day!
Awesome fight though, hope it happens. I see it playing out with Wanderlei plodding forward and getting out-struck by Belcher with Belcher snagging a UD.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: ACOGSCOPE
Date: November 11, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

GroveStud said:
I'd take Belcher before the injury over Wandy. Belcher now, who knows? cage rust could cause him to get KO'd. I'd still bet on Belcher though.
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I wouldnt say he would get KOed, but this fight would likely go to a decision.
Belcher needs a warm up fight with an up and comer. You cant be off this long and expect to destroy a vet like Wandi. If Belcher and Wandi fought before the injury. Wandi would have been much to slow and a perfect fight for Blecher. Blecher would of picked him apart. Im glad that he will be able to start training again. Havent heard Duke talk about Belcher lately other than that we need to pray for his recovery.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: BrassJunkie
Date: November 11, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/alan-belcher-wanderlei-needs-to-fight-me-to-stay-legit.32226/

wolf said:
Belcher needs to fight anyone right now to stay relevant. The fact that he said this proves he's trying to stay relevant and in the news...haha. I'd take the Axe Murderer though. Belcher dug his own grave when he said this, and the axe murderer will bury him in it. Ring rust is legit, just ask anyone who's lost because of it. I like this fight thought, it would be fun to watch. Oh, and Wandy just beat Bisping...he's relevant if you ask me.
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Good post.
I'd like to see Belcher fight Bisping first. I don't think he deserves a fight with Wandy right now. In fact, I don't think a guy who was finished by Kendall Grove and Jason Day should be in the same sentence as Wanderlei Silva.