Completed MMA Bout

Houston Alexander vs. James Irvin

Main Card | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA

James Irvin defeats Houston Alexander via KO/TKO at 0:08 of Round 1

James "The Sandman" Irvin
Houston "The Assassin" Alexander

Irvin
KO/TKO
Round 1

James Irvin Houston Alexander

"The Sandman" "The Assassin"

13-4-0   Pro Record At Fight   8-2-0
Climbed to 14-4   Record After Fight   Fell to 8-3
+233 (Moderate Underdog)   Betting Odds   -273 (Moderate Favorite)
United States   Nationality   United States
Citrus Heights, California   Fighting out of   Omaha, Nebraska
29 years, 6 months, 3 weeks   Age at Fight   36 years, 1 week, 4 days
205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   205.0 lbs (93.0 kgs)
6'2" (188cm)   Height   6'0" (183cm)
74.0" (188cm)   Reach   72.0" (183cm)
Capital City Fighting Alliance   Gym   Team Doyle
UFC Fight Night 13
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC Fight Night 13: Florian vs. Lauzon
  • Date: Wednesday 04.02.2008
  • Referee: Steve Mazzagatti
  • Venue: Broomfield Event Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Broomfield, Colorado, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Alexander Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Irvin Total Disclosed Pay: $20,000
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