Skip to content
MMA Calendar
Fighters

Houston Alexander

"The ASSASSIN"
17-16-1United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-1Pro bare-knuckle 5-0BKFC record 5-0-0

Last fight: Loss vs Rakim Cleveland · TKO · Dec 9, 2017

17-16-1 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Jeremy SmithUD · R5 02:00
BKFCBKFC 43 Omaha: Alexander vs Smith·May 19, 2023

No next fight booked yet. Follow Houston Alexander to hear the moment one is.

Ask UFCalendar AI

CAREER SUMMARY

Houston Alexander holds a professional MMA record of 17-16-1. Alexander has won 17 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 16 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Alexander lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 0.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alexander also has 5 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
Mar 22, 1972
Age
54
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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
    Bellator 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
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 132· Jan 16, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-11-1 vs 13-4-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. DRAW
    vs Virgil Zwicker
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 129· Oct 16, 2014· Heavyweight· 16-10-1 vs 12-4-1
    DRAW
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Matt Uhde
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 117· Apr 17, 2014· 16-10 vs 3-5
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Vladimir Matyushenko
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 99· Sep 12, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 15-10 vs 27-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Chuck Grigsby
    VFC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby· Jul 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 15-9 vs 21-9
    TKO
    R4 · 1:39
  12. WIN
    vs Dennis Reed
    VFC 39· Mar 30, 2013· 14-9 vs 45-57-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:01
  13. LOSS
    vs Jan BlachowiczTitle bout
    KSW 20 - Fighting Symphony· Sep 15, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-9 vs 16-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. LOSS
    vs Gilbert Yvel
    RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander· Mar 30, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-8 vs 39-16-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:59
  15. LOSS
    vs Steve Bosse
    Instinct MMA 1· Oct 7, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 9-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:11
  16. WIN
    vs Razak Al-Hassan
    MMA Fight Pit· Aug 13, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 13-6 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Brian Albin
    Psychout MMA· Jun 25, 2011· 12-6 vs 7-7
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
    Shark Fights 13· Sep 11, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 9-7
    TKO
    R2 · 1:31
  19. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    South Carolina Regional· Jun 11, 2010· 10-6
    DEC
  20. NC
    vs Justin Grizzard
    Extreme Challenge· Mar 27, 2010· 9-6 vs 5-10
    NC
  21. LOSS
    vs Joey Beltran
    Xtreme Fight Night· Jan 16, 2010· 9-6 vs 10-3
    TKO
  22. LOSS
    vs Kevin Ferguson
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Catchweight· 9-5 vs 5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Sherman Pendergarst
    Iowa Regional· Sep 18, 2009· 9-4 vs 11-15
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Eric Schafer
    UFC 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
    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 14-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:08
  26. LOSS
    vs Thiago Silva
    UFC 78: VALIDATION· Nov 17, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 12-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:25
  27. WIN
    vs Alessio Sakara
    UFC 75: Champion vs Champion· Sep 8, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 11-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:01
  28. WIN
    vs Keith Jardine
    UFC 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 Unknown opponent
    Iowa Regional· Mar 15, 2003· 3-1
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    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

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Grudge Training Center

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 5% in division
Sniper
99 · best in division
Fast Hands
99 · best in division
Punch power98
Kick power98
Punch speed99
Kick speed98
Accuracy99
Takedowns43
Ground striking99
Submissions42
Chin82
Body strength95
Cardio65

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-16-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.64per min
56% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.25per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.59per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed36%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.64per min
56% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.25per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.59per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed36%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 5-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed17.13per min
67% accuracy
Strikes absorbed15.39per min
49% avoided
See every fight's numbers

Where they rank

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

Related fighters

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

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

Houston Alexander's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1557▼10
Peak
1693Sep 8, 2007
Rated fights
32
150016001700200220052008201120142017Jun 16, 2001 · 1466Jun 30, 2001 · 1485Nov 3, 2004 · 1534Jan 12, 2005 · 1549Mar 31, 2007 · 1581May 27, 2007 · 1668Sep 8, 2007 · 1693Nov 17, 2007 · 1668Apr 2, 2008 · 1637Sep 17, 2008 · 1601Sep 18, 2009 · 1620Dec 5, 2009 · 1565Dec 5, 2009 · 1588Jan 16, 2010 · 1548Sep 11, 2010 · 1581Jun 25, 2011 · 1601Aug 13, 2011 · 1630Oct 7, 2011 · 1609Mar 30, 2012 · 1598Sep 15, 2012 · 1592Mar 30, 2013 · 1597Jul 27, 2013 · 1608Sep 13, 2013 · 1602Apr 18, 2014 · 1609Oct 17, 2014 · 1609Jan 16, 2015 · 1604Jul 24, 2015 · 1598Nov 20, 2015 · 1583Apr 29, 2016 · 1570Oct 9, 2016 · 1577Apr 15, 2017 · 1567Dec 9, 2017 · 15571557

See the full Power Index →

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 the United States.

Get Houston Alexander's fight history and stats as JSON with the MMA Fight Data API →