Belcher out of Maia fight

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Someone just posted that in the comments of an article on MMAjunkie.com. Hope it isn't true. Anyone have any more info?

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 Looks to be true

http://twitter.com/alanbelcherufc



"Had to put a buckle around my eye. I'll be back and better than ever."half a minute ago via TwitBird

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yea he was in brazil and lost vision in one of his eyes or something.

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Who do they have to replace him? Anybody not fighting already or injured would be a step down for Maia.

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Call Leben!

Not sure who else they could call on short notice with a big enough profle to headline.

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if Leben steps up again I will be forced to call him one of my favorite fighters



plus Leben/Maia makes sense, great contrast of styles, and two top guys in the division



great idea, i hope it happens

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If Leben were to step up and win against Maia, where would he stand in MW division?

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^ conceivably, 2 fights away from a title shot



he would still have to fight another top guy in the division



Marquardt/Palhares winner, Okami/Munoz winner, Belfort, Sonnen/Silva loser



he would need to beat one of them

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 I hope Belcher is ok. Losing your eye sight is a scary thing

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Ecko Unltd -  I hope Belcher is ok. Losing your eye sight is a scary thing
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subwrassler - 
Ecko Unltd -  I hope Belcher is ok. Losing your eye sight is a scary thing

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Dude if Leben steps in and not only wins but finishes the fight, I would not bitch one bit if they gave him a title shot. I think the feat would be one of the more interesting stories since non tournament style mma. Also if he does the ufc better compensate him big time.

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 FUCK...  Best fight on the card!  $200 for floor seats...Hope they come up with a worthy replacement and a couple other good fights to fill out the card after this.

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MJG - yea he was in brazil and lost vision in one of his eyes or something.

i heard he was doing a fantasy pirate camp and forgot to take the patch off.

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Leben! Leben! Leben!

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I might be alone in this but I would not be interested in leben/maia. but not many other choices for a main event

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if leben is not medically suspended and cleared for this fight, i know he would take it. gonna be interested to see this pan out, if its on. Leben by tko in the 2nd, he is on a roll. I have to admit my respect for the cat smasher has sky rocketed since his tuf days. ttt for the crippler

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Real shitty news. I was looking forward to seeing Belcher go to sleep in this one.

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Get well soon Alan.

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Ecko Unltd -  I hope Belcher is ok. Losing your eye sight is a scary thing


Understatement of the year. Hope he heals up 110% and gets back in there ASAP!