Bloody Elbow · Nov 6, 2015
UFC middleweight Alan Belcher retires from MMA
31-year-old Alan Belcher announced his retirement from mixed martial arts earlier today.
After 11 years competing in the sport of MMA, UFC veteran Alan Belcher has retired at the age of 31.
The former middleweight contender announced his retirement on Periscope earlier today. "I'm done fighting. I'm finished. I'll never, ever fight again. This is my official retirement," Belcher said.
During his six-year stint in the UFC, Belcher earned his stake as a solid middleweight contender. "The Talent" beat the likes of Ed Herman, Denis Kang and Rousimar Palhares. The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt shocked the world when he defeated "Toquinho" in the grappling exchanges in the 1st round.