Fighter

Houston Alexander

"The Assassin"

17-16-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-1pro-knuckle 5-0

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Houston Alexander holds a professional MMA record of 17-16-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 37 bouts on record. 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 5 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: September 15, 2012. Tracked organizations: 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

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

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

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: 17-15-1 (2 NC) · 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

Career history

LOSS
vs Rakim Cleveland
Primus FC· Dec 9, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-15-1 vs 17-9-1
TKO
R3 · 3:04
LOSS
vs Rakim Cleveland
Extreme Challenge 234· Apr 15, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 17-14-1 vs 16-9-1
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Brian Green
The Fight Series· Oct 9, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 16-14-1 vs 31-23
UD
LOSS
vs Evan Nedd
RFC 2: Aruba vs. The World· Apr 29, 2016· 16-13-1 vs 5-6
TKO
R3 · 4:57
LOSS
vs Guilherme Viana
Bellator 146· Nov 20, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-12-1 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tony Lopez
Legend Fights· Jul 24, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-11-1 vs 36-18
TKO
R3 · 4:35
LOSS
vs Virgil Zwicker
Bellator 132· Jan 16, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-10-1 vs 12-4-1
SD
DRAW
vs Virgil Zwicker
Bellator 129· Oct 17, 2014· Catchweight· 16-10 vs 12-4
DEC
WIN
vs Matt Uhde
Bellator 117· Apr 18, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 15-10 vs 3-4
TKO
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Vladimir Matyushenko
Bellator 99· Sep 13, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 15-9 vs 26-7
UD
WIN
vs Chuck Grigsby
VFC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby· Jul 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 14-9 vs 21-8
TKO
R4 · 1:39
WIN
vs Dennis Reed
VFC 39· Mar 30, 2013· 13-9 vs 45-56-1
SUB
R1 · 1:01
LOSS
vs Jan Blachowicz
KSWKSW 20 - Fighting Symphony· Sep 15, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-8 vs 15-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gilbert Yvel
RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander· Mar 30, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 38-16-1
TKO
R1 · 3:59
LOSS
vs Steve Bosse
Instinct MMA 1· Oct 7, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 13-6 vs 8-1
TKO
R2 · 4:11
WIN
vs Razak Al-Hassan
MMA Fight Pit· Aug 13, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 11-3
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brian Albin
Psychout MMA· Jun 25, 2011· 11-6 vs 7-6
TKO
WIN
vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Shark Fights 13· Sep 11, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 10-6 vs 9-6
TKO
R2 · 1:31
WIN
vs TBA
South Carolina Regional· Jun 11, 2010· 9-6
DEC
NC
vs Justin Grizzard
Extreme Challenge· Mar 27, 2010· 9-6 vs 5-10
NC
LOSS
vs Joey Beltran
Xtreme Fight Night· Jan 16, 2010· 9-5 vs 9-3
TKO
LOSS
vs Kevin Ferguson
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Catchweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kimbo Slice
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale· Dec 5, 2009· Catchweight· 9-4 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Sherman Pendergarst
Iowa Regional· Sep 18, 2009· 8-4 vs 11-14
TKO
LOSS
vs Eric Schafer
UFCUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· Sep 17, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 9-3-2
SUB
R1 · 4:53
LOSS
vs James Irvin
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· Apr 2, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 0:08
LOSS
vs Thiago Silva
UFCUFC 78: VALIDATION· Nov 17, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 11-0
TKO
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Alessio Sakara
UFCUFC 75: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION· Sep 8, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 11-5
TKO
R1 · 1:01
WIN
vs Keith Jardine
UFCUFC 71: LIDDELL vs JACKSON· May 27, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 13-2-1
TKO
R1 · 0:48
NC
vs Todd Allee
Extreme Challenge· Mar 31, 2007· 5-1 vs 0-0
NC
R1 · 3:23
WIN
vs Jon Murphy
Extreme Challenge· Mar 31, 2007· 5-1 vs 4-0
TKO
WIN
vs Demian Decorah
Iowa Regional· Jan 12, 2005· 4-1 vs 6-10
DEC
WIN
vs Brandon Quigley
Iowa Regional· Nov 3, 2004· 3-1 vs 5-5
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Iowa Regional· Mar 15, 2003· 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Nebraska Regional· Aug 18, 2001· 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jamie Webb
Iowa Regional· Jun 30, 2001· 0-1 vs 2-16
SUB
LOSS
vs Jason Medina
Extreme Challenge· Jun 16, 2001· Middleweight· 0-0 vs 4-1
SUB
R2 · 0:47

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1553▼9
Peak: 1690Sep 8, 2007
Rated fights: 31

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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 Jan Blachowicz at KSW 20 - Fighting Symphony on Saturday, September 15, 2012, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Houston Alexander fight in?

Houston Alexander fights at Light Heavyweight.

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.

CAREER SUMMARY