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Houston Alexander
Born (1972-03-22) March 22, 1972 (age 52)
East St. Louis, Illinois
Other namesThe Assassin
NationalityUnited States American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st)
Division205
StyleWrestling, Muay Thai
Fighting out ofOmaha, Nebraska
TeamTeam Doyle[1]
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision2
Losses6
Draws0
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Houston Alexander (born March 22, 1972) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who fights as a light heavyweight and heavyweight. He is also a hip-hop artist from North Omaha, Nebraska.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Alexander made his UFC debut at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007 against Keith Jardine. He knocked out Jardine in 49 seconds during the first round.[3]

He has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week.[4]

Alexander then signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC. At UFC 75 Alexander beat Alessio Sakara.[5] Just like his previous fight, Sakara threw a couple of early shots before Alexander countered with close-contact strikes. "The way I was taught was that all your strength is inside versus outside,” Alexander said before the fight of his explosive ability when close to an opponent. "My short strikes are really, really good, and that’s from lifting weights and doing a lot of reps."

At UFC 78 Alexander faced then undefeated contender Thiago Silva. Silva won by TKO after the referee stopped the fight at 3:25 in the first round. In the fight Silva achieved mounted position on top of Alexander and landed punches until the referee called a stop to the contest. Many people have criticized Alexander's ground defense.

On April 2, 2008, Alexander fought "The Sandman" James Irvin as the first fight on the televised portion of UFC Fight Night: Kenny Florian vs Joe Lauzon in Broomfield, Colorado.[6] Irvin led off with a superman punch to the jaw that knocked Alexander down. He followed with three more devastating punches to the face that knocked him unconscious[7] and Steve Mazzagatti rushed in to stop the fight. Alexander immediately got to his feet and protested the quick stoppage. The 8 second knockout tied the record for the fastest knockout in the UFC alongside Don Frye's Knockout at UFC 8.[8] The loss was officially ruled as a TKO due to strikes,[9][10][11] although some sources list it as a KO.[12][13] This has generated some controversy as some fans felt that the fight was stopped too quickly.[14]

Alexander fought Eric "Red" Schafer at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.[15] After landing some effective knees early in the fight, Alexander lost the fight via arm triangle submission in the first round.[16]

Alexander was scheduled to face Andre Gusmao at UFC 98, but had to withdraw due to a broken hand suffered in training camp.

With the permission of the UFC, Alexander fought Sherman Pendergarst in a Heavyweight fight at Adrenaline MMA's Fourth Event.[17] Alexander defeated Pendergarst using leg kicks followed by knees from the Muay Thai Clinch and strikes on the ground.

Alexander made his return to the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale against Kimbo Slice at a catchweight of 215 pounds.[18] Alexander was defeated by Kimbo Slice by unanimous decision in a bout that many thought would not make it out of the first round. The fight was characterized by Alexander circling away from Kimbo instead of directly engaging him. While the first and third rounds were largely spent at a distance, the most spectacular moment of the fight arguably came in the second round when Slice administered a suplex.

Shortly following the loss, Alexander was cut from the UFC after losing four straight bouts inside the octagon. His overall record with the UFC is 2–4.[19]

Following his cut from the UFC, Alexander then fought Joey Beltran at 5150 Combat League's "New Year's Revolution" on January 16, 2010, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alexander lost via TKO (Strikes) at 3:49 in the 2nd round.

Alexander is expected to face Sokoudjou on September 11, 2010 at Shark Fights 13.[20]

Mixed Martial Arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches 11 wins 6 losses
By knockout 6 3
By submission 3 2
By decision 2 1
No contests 1
Result Record Opponent Event Date Method Round Time Location Notes
Cameroon Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley
2010-09-11
 United States Amarillo, Texas, US
Win 10–6, 1 NC United States David Griffin UFA 1- The Clash at the Coliseum
2010-06-11
 Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00 United States Charleston, South Carolina, US
Loss 9–6, 1 NC United States Joey Beltran 5150 Combat League/XFL: New Year's Revolution
2010-01-16
 TKO (Strikes) 2 3:49 United States Tulsa, Oklahoma, US For the 5150 Combat League Heavyweight Title
Loss 9–5, 1 NC The Bahamas Kimbo Slice UFC: The Ultimate Finale 10
2009-12-05
 Decision (Unanimous) 3 5:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US Fought at catchweight of 215 lb
Win 9–4, 1 NC United States Sherman Pendergarst Adrenaline MMA 4: Sylvia vs. Riley
2009-09-18
 TKO (Leg Kicks & Punches) 1 1:51 United States Council Bluffs, Iowa, US Fought at Heavyweight
Loss 8–4, 1 NC United States Eric Schafer UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer
2008-09-17
 Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) 1 4:53 United States Omaha, Nebraska, US
Loss 8–3, 1 NC United States James Irvin UFC Fight Night 13
2008-04-02
 KO (Superman Punch) 1 0:08 United States Broomfield, Colorado, US
Loss 8–2, 1 NC Brazil Thiago Silva UFC 78: Validation
2007-11-17
 TKO (Punches) 1 3:25 United States Newark, New Jersey, US
Win 8–1, 1 NC Italy Alessio Sakara UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion
2007-09-08
 TKO (Knee and Punches) 1 1:01 England London, England Knockout of the Night
Win 7–1, 1 NC United States Keith Jardine UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson
2007-05-26
 KO (Punches) 1 0:48 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, US UFC Debut
N.C 6–1, 1 NC United States Todd Allee Extreme Challenge 76
2007-03-31
 No Contest 1 3:23 United States Sloan, Iowa, US
Win 6–1 United States Jon Murphy Extreme Challenge 76
2007-03-31
 TKO (Punches) 1 0:56 United States Sloan, Iowa, US
Win 5–1 United States Demian Decorah Downtown Destruction 1
2005-01-12
 Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00 United States Des Moines, Iowa, US
Win 4–1 United States Brandon Quigley Judgment Night 2
2004-11-03
 KO (Punches) 1 0:41 United States Des Moines, Iowa, US
Win 3–1 United States Justin Butler Gladiators 20
2003-03-15
 KO (Punch) 1 0:38 United States Des Moines, Iowa, US
Win 2–1 United States Chuck Purdow Gladiators 17
2001-08-18
 Submission (Strikes) 1 0:58 United States Hastings, Nebraska, US
Win 1–1 United States Jamie Webb Gladiators 16
2001-06-30
 Submission (Strikes) 1 2:18 United States Des Moines, Iowa, US
Loss 0–1 United States Jason Medina Extreme Challenge 40
2001-06-16
 Submission (Choke) 1 0:47 United States Springfield, Illinois, US

See also

Television

Alexander made an appearance on the Fox Sports Network's "Sport Science" in 2009.

Music career

Alexander, aka Scrib, Cone-Dome, or FAS/ONE, has long been a bastion of Omaha's underground hip hop scene. In the 1980s he led a hip hop movement in North Omaha called the Scribble Crew as an alliance of graffiti writers who developed a reputation as the top tag artists in the area. The art stands today at 24th and Binney Streets and 16th and Corby Streets among other North Omaha locations, and is still respected by the community. His Midwest Alliance act was active through the 1990s and into the new millennium, and is seen as influential on the Omaha scene.[21]

Today Alexander is a DJ on KOPW 106.9, a local radio station in Plattsmouth. He hosts an independent music show featuring hip hop and facilitates an elementary school program called the "Culture Shock School Tour" which teaches students about hip hop.[2] Alexander has also been vocal about Omaha's lack of support for its hip hop artists.[22]

Personal life

Alexander is a single father raising six children.[23]

Alexander donated one of his kidneys to his oldest daughter in 2000.[24]

References

  1. ^ Professional MMA record for Houston Alexander from Sherdog
  2. ^ a b (2007) Exclusive interview with Houston Alexander. MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 6/15/07.
  3. ^ "Brawl Sports: UFC 71 :: Houston Alexander vs. Keith Jardine". Retrieved 2007-06-04.
  4. ^ Style Wars: An exclusive interview with Houston Alexander at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets — MMAmania.com
  5. ^ Alexander Inks New Deal; UFC 75 Fight To Be Broadcast | UFC Daily
  6. ^ " UFC 83 in London; Houston Alexander Accepts Fight with James Irvin", MMAjunkie.com. January 10, 2008. Retrieved 1/18/08.
  7. ^ Mike Sloan (2008-04-03). "Florian Halts Lauzon; Maynard, Diaz Also Win". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  8. ^ Ken Pishna (2008-04-02). "UFC FIGHT NIGHT 13: FLORIAN BRINGS THE BIG GUNS". MMAWeekly.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  9. ^ Dann Stupp and Bruce Huckfeldt (2008-04-02). "UFC Fight Night 13 Live Results". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  10. ^ "UFC Fight Night Kenny Florian vs Joe Lauzon". UFC.com. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  11. ^ Michael David Smith (2008-04-02). "James Irvin TKOs Houston Alexander in 8 Seconds: Fastest Knockout in UFC History". Fanhouse. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  12. ^ "UFC FIGHT NIGHT 13 LIVE RESULTS FROM COLORADO". MMAWeekly.com. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  13. ^ "Fight Finder - UFC - Fight Night 13". Sherdog.com. 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  14. ^ Michael David Smith (2008-04-05). "Steve Mazzagatti Deserves Credit for Stopping James Irvin-Houston Alexander UFC Fight". Fanhouse. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  15. ^ On September 17, 2008, Alexander fought Eric Schafer in front of his hometown Omaha, Nebraska crowd at UFN 15 | MMAjunkie.com
  16. ^ http://www.sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10982973
  17. ^ Tim Sylvia headlines Adrenaline MMA IV against Jason Riley on Sept. 18 in Iowa
  18. ^ "Houston Alexander applying for NSAC license, meeting Kimbo at TUF 10 Finale?". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  19. ^ UFC to cut Houston Alexander following "Kimbo Slice" loss
  20. ^ "Houston Alexander vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou set for Shark Fights 13". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
  21. ^ (1999) Midwest Alliance - Rockin' the B-Boy Language. The Reader. 3/19/99. Retrieved 6/25/07.
  22. ^ Losa, J. (2006) "On the Town: Fans Should Support Local Hip-Hop." Omaha World-Herald. 11/2/06. Retrieved 7/1/07.
  23. ^ You’re a UFC fighter, a radio DJ, a hip hop lecturer and enthusiast, and a single dad of six children. What’s it like balancing all that?
  24. ^ MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More: - HOUSTON ALEXANDER IS ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE
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