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Houston Alexander

"The ASSASSIN"
17-16-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-1Pro bare-knuckle 5-0BKFC record 5-0-0
17-16-1 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Houston Alexander holds a professional MMA record of 17-16-1. Houston Alexander has won 17 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Houston Alexander lands 3.06 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 1.19 takedowns per 15 minutes. Houston Alexander also has 6 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: May 19, 2023. Tracked organizations: BKFC, BELLATOR, KSW, UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1972-03-22
Age
54
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Grudge Training Center · United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
99 · top 1% in division
Sniper
98 · top 2% in division
Fast Hands
99 · best in division
Punch power99
Kick power98
Punch speed99
Kick speed98
Accuracy98
Takedowns43
Ground striking98
Submissions43
Chin82
Body strength96
Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 2-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.06per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.20per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.19per 15 min
57% success
Takedowns stuffed33%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed8.65per min
63% accuracy
Strikes absorbed7.75per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.37per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed36%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Houston Alexander sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Houston Alexander earns per fight.

Houston Alexander's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Rakim Cleveland
    Primus FC· Dec 9, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-16-1 vs 18-9-1
    TKO
    R3 · 3:04
  2. LOSS
    vs Rakim Cleveland
    Extreme Challenge 234· Apr 15, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-15-1 vs 17-9-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:45
  3. WIN
    vs Brian Green
    The Fight Series· Oct 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-14-1 vs 31-24
    UD
  4. LOSS
    vs Evan Nedd
    RFC 2: Aruba vs. The World· Apr 29, 2016· 16-14-1 vs 6-6
    TKO
    R3 · 4:57
  5. LOSS
    vs Guilherme Viana
    BellatorBellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef· Nov 20, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-13-1 vs 7-2
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Tony Lopez
    Legend Fights· Jul 24, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-12-1 vs 37-18
    TKO
    R3 · 4:35
  7. LOSS
    vs Virgil Zwicker
    BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 132· Jan 16, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-11-1 vs 13-4-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Matt Uhde
    BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 117· Apr 17, 2014· 16-10 vs 3-5
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Vladimir Matyushenko
    BellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 99· Sep 12, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 15-10 vs 27-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Chuck Grigsby
    VFC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby· Jul 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 15-9 vs 21-9
    TKO
    R4 · 1:39
  11. WIN
    vs Dennis Reed
    VFC 39· Mar 30, 2013· 14-9 vs 45-57-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:01
  12. LOSS
    vs Jan Blachowicz
    KSWKSW 20 - Fighting Symphony· Sep 15, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-9 vs 16-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Gilbert Yvel
    RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander· Mar 30, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-8 vs 39-16-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:59
  14. LOSS
    vs Steve Bosse
    Instinct MMA 1· Oct 7, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:11
  15. WIN
    vs Razak Al-Hassan
    MMA Fight Pit· Aug 13, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 13-6 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Brian Albin
    Psychout MMA· Jun 25, 2011· 12-6 vs 7-7
    TKO
  17. WIN
    vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
    Shark Fights 13· Sep 11, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 9-7
    TKO
    R2 · 1:31
  18. WIN
    vs TBA
    South Carolina Regional· Jun 11, 2010· 10-6
    DEC
  19. NC
    vs Justin Grizzard
    Extreme Challenge· Mar 27, 2010· 9-6 vs 5-10
    NC
  20. LOSS
    vs Joey Beltran
    Xtreme Fight Night· Jan 16, 2010· 9-6 vs 10-3
    TKO
  21. LOSS
    vs Kevin Ferguson
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Catchweight
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. LOSS
    vs Kimbo Slice
    The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Catchweight· 9-5 vs 5-1
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Sherman Pendergarst
    Iowa Regional· Sep 18, 2009· 9-4 vs 11-15
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Eric Schafer
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 10-3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 4:53
  25. LOSS
    vs James Irvin
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:08
  26. LOSS
    vs Thiago Silva
    UFCUFC 78: VALIDATION· Nov 17, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 12-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:25
  27. WIN
    vs Alessio Sakara
    UFCUFC 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION· Sep 8, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 11-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:01
  28. WIN
    vs Keith Jardine
    UFCUFC 71: LIDDELL vs JACKSON· May 27, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 13-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:48
  29. NC
    vs Todd Allee
    Extreme Challenge· Mar 31, 2007· 5-1 vs 0-0
    NC
    R1 · 3:23
  30. WIN
    vs Jon Murphy
    Extreme Challenge· Mar 31, 2007· 6-1 vs 4-1
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Demian Decorah
    Iowa Regional· Jan 12, 2005· 5-1 vs 6-11
    DEC
  32. WIN
    vs Brandon Quigley
    Iowa Regional· Nov 3, 2004· 4-1 vs 5-6
    TKO
  33. WIN
    vs TBA
    Iowa Regional· Mar 15, 2003· 3-1
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs TBA
    Nebraska Regional· Aug 18, 2001· 2-1
    SUB
  35. WIN
    vs Jamie Webb
    Iowa Regional· Jun 30, 2001· 1-1 vs 2-17
    SUB
  36. LOSS
    vs Jason Medina
    Extreme Challenge· Jun 16, 2001· Middleweight· 0-1 vs 5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 0:47

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1560▼9
Peak
1694Sep 8, 2007
Rated fights
31
150016001700200220052008201120142017Jun 16, 2001 · 1466Jun 30, 2001 · 1485Nov 3, 2004 · 1534Jan 12, 2005 · 1549Mar 31, 2007 · 1581May 27, 2007 · 1669Sep 8, 2007 · 1694Nov 17, 2007 · 1669Apr 2, 2008 · 1639Sep 17, 2008 · 1602Sep 18, 2009 · 1621Dec 5, 2009 · 1566Dec 5, 2009 · 1589Jan 16, 2010 · 1550Sep 11, 2010 · 1583Jun 25, 2011 · 1603Aug 13, 2011 · 1632Oct 7, 2011 · 1610Mar 30, 2012 · 1600Sep 15, 2012 · 1595Mar 30, 2013 · 1600Jul 27, 2013 · 1611Sep 13, 2013 · 1605Apr 18, 2014 · 1612Jan 16, 2015 · 1607Jul 24, 2015 · 1600Nov 20, 2015 · 1586Apr 29, 2016 · 1572Oct 9, 2016 · 1579Apr 15, 2017 · 1569Dec 9, 2017 · 15601560

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Frequently asked questions

When does Houston Alexander fight next?

Houston Alexander has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Houston Alexander's record?

Houston Alexander's professional MMA record is 17-16-1.

Who is Houston Alexander fighting next?

Houston Alexander's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Houston Alexander fight last?

Houston Alexander most recently fought Jeremy Smith at BKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs Smith on Friday, May 19, 2023, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Houston Alexander fight in?

Houston Alexander fights at Cruiserweight.

How many knockouts does Houston Alexander have?

Houston Alexander has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Houston Alexander?

Houston Alexander is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Houston Alexander weigh?

Houston Alexander weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Houston Alexander's reach?

Houston Alexander has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Houston Alexander?

Houston Alexander is 54 years old (born Mar 22, 1972).

Where is Houston Alexander from?

Houston Alexander is from United States.