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- Name: Houston Alexander
- Professional MMA Record: 14-9-0, 2 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Assassin
- Current Streak: 1 Win
- Age: 41 | Date of Birth: 1972.03.22
- Last Fight: March 30, 2013 in VFC
- Weight Class: Light Heavyweight | Last Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $74,000 USD
- Height: 6'0" (183cm) | Reach: 72.0" (183cm)
- Gym/Affiliation: Team Doyle
- Born: East St. Louis, Illinois, United States
- Fighter Pages: Sherdog | Wikipedia | The UG
- Fighting out of: Omaha, Nebraska
- Personal Pages: Twitter | Official Site
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Houston Alexander's 2007 entrance into the UFC was a thunderclap. He blasted out Keith Jardine and Alessio Sakara with back-to-back first-round knockouts. Those performances, plus a nasty scowl and a thickly-muscled, prison yard-style physique, had the hype machine on full power for the UFC’s newest star. Unfortunately for Alexander, the next three years would be difficult professionally, as he would go on to lose five of his next six fights, including four in the UFC, to drift into smaller promotions after bursting onto the scene in such dramatic fashion.
Alexander still has many fans, particularly those who took the time to learn that beneath the veneer of a mean, brash thug, Houston Alexander was a caring family man and a respected training partner. Unfortunately for Alexander, however, the UFC hype around him grew so great so fast that he has become an example of media promotion overshadowing long-term viability as a contender.
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Houston Alexander MMA Fight Record
| Professional Results | Opponent | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed Upcoming Bout |
Chuck Grigsby
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Victory FC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby
Main Event | Title Match | Light HW | 205 lbs |
2013.07.27 |
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Win | Submission | Strikes
1:01 Round 1 of 3 |
Dennis Reed
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Victory FC 39
Main Card |
2013.03.30 |
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Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Jan Blachowicz
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KSW 20: Fighting Symphony
Co-Main Event | Title Challenge | Light HW | 205 |
2012.09.15 |
| Odds: +415 Heavy Underdog | |||
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Loss | KO/TKO | Punch
3:59 Round 1 of 3 |
Gilbert Yvel
Ref: Herb Dean |
RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander
Main Event | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2012.03.30 |
| Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs | |||
|
Loss | KO/TKO | Elbow
4:11 Round 2 of 3, 9:11 Total |
Steve Bossé
Ref: Phillipe Chartier |
Instinct MMA 1
Main Event | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2011.10.07 |
| Weigh-In: 202.6 lbs | |||
|
Win | KO/TKO | Retired
5:00 Round 2 of 3, 10:00 Total |
Razak Al-Hassan
Ref: Richard Espinosa |
MMA Fight Pit: Genesis
Main Event | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2011.08.13 |
| Odds: +105 Near Even | Weigh-In: 201.5 lbs | |||
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Brian Albin | Psychout MMA | 2011.06.25 |
| Cancelled Bout | James Irvin | Shark Fights 14 - Reason: Irvin CSAC Drug Test | 2011.03.11 |
|
Win | KO/TKO | Punches
1:31 Round 2 of 3, 6:31 Total |
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Ref: Steve Armstrong |
Shark Fights 13
Co-Main Event | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2010.09.11 |
| Odds: +310 Moderate Underdog Upset Victory | Weigh-In: 202.25 lbs | |||
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | David Griffin | UFA 1 | 2010.06.11 |
| No Contest | Justin Grizzard | Extreme Challenge | 2010.03.27 |
| Loss | KO/TKO | Punches | Joey Beltran | 5150 Combat League / Xtreme Fighting League | 2010.01.16 |
|
Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Kimbo Slice
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale
Main Card | Catchweight | 215 lbs |
2009.12.05 |
| Odds: -201 Moderate Favorite Upset Defeat | Disclosed Pay: $13,000 Base | Weigh-In: 208.0 lbs | |||
| Win | KO/TKO | Sherman Pendergarst | AMMA 4 | 2009.09.18 |
| Cancelled Bout | Andre Gusmao | UFC 98 - Reason: Alexander Broken Hand | 2009.05.23 |
|
Loss | Submission | Choke
4:53 Round 1 of 3 |
Eric Schafer
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
UFC Fight Night 15: Diaz vs. Neer
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2008.09.17 |
| Odds: -251 Moderate Favorite Upset Defeat | Disclosed Pay: $13,000 Base | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
|
Loss | KO/TKO | Punch
0:08 Round 1 of 3 |
James Irvin
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti |
UFC Fight Night 13: Florian vs. Lauzon
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2008.04.02 |
| Odds: -273 Moderate Favorite Upset Defeat | Weigh-In: 205.0 lbs | |||
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UFC Fight Night 13 Knockout of the Night
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Loss | KO/TKO | Punches
3:25 Round 1 of 3 |
Thiago Silva
Ref: Dan Miragliotta |
UFC 78: Validation
Co-Main Event | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2007.11.17 |
| Odds: -175 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs | |||
|
Win | KO/TKO
1:01 Round 1 of 3 |
Alessio Sakara
Ref: Yves Lavigne |
UFC 75: Champion vs Champion
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2007.09.08 |
| Odds: -160 Slight Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $40,000 KO/Night | Weigh-In: 203.0 lbs | |||
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UFC 75 Knockout of the Night
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Win | KO/TKO | Punches
0:48 Round 1 of 3 |
Keith Jardine
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti |
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | 205 lbs |
2007.05.26 |
| Odds: +450 Heavy Underdog Upset Victory | Disclosed Pay: $8,000 ($4K Base, $4K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 202.0 lbs | |||
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#29 Biggest Upset of All Time
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| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Jon Murphy | Extreme Challenge | 2007.03.31 |
| No Contest | Todd Allee | Extreme Challenge | 2007.03.31 |
| Win | Decision | Unanimous | Demian Decorah | DD 1 | 2005.01.12 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Brandon Quigley | JN 2 | 2004.11.03 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Justin Butler | Gladiators 20 | 2003.03.15 |
| Win | Submission | Strikes | Chuck Purdow | Gladiators 17 | 2001.08.18 |
| Win | Submission | Punches | Jamie Webb | Gladiators 16 | 2001.06.30 |
| Loss | Submission | Choke | Jason Medina | Extreme Challenge | 2001.06.16 |
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