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{{short description|American mixed martial artist}}
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'''Houston Alexander''', also known as '''"The Nebraskan Assassin"''' (born [[March 22]], [[1972]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]], currently fighting at [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|light heavyweight]] for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. He is also a well-known hip-hop artist who is from [[North Omaha, Nebraska|North]] [[Omaha]], [[Nebraska]].<ref>(2007) [http://mmajunkie.com/2007/05/22/ufcjunkiecom-exclusive-an-interview-with-ufc-71s-houston-alexander/ Exclusive interview with Houston Alexander.] MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 6/15/07.</ref>
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'''Houston Alexander''' (born March 22, 1972) is an American former professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who last competed in 2017.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2007/05/22/ufcjunkiecom-exclusive-an-interview-with-ufc-71s-houston-alexander/ |title=MMAjunkie.com Exclusive: An Interview with UFC 71's Houston Alexander |publisher=MMAjunkie |date=2007-05-22 |access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref> A professional competitor since 2001, he has fought for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), [[Bellator MMA]], [[Shark Fights]], the [[Resurrection Fighting Alliance]] (RFA), and [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki]] (KSW). He currently competes in [[bare-knuckle boxing]] for [[Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship]], where he is 4-0. As of July 25, 2024, he is tied at #5 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BKFC Fighters - Pound for Pound Rankings|url=https://www.bkfc.com/fighters/division/p4p |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship}}</ref>
== Mixed martial arts career ==
Alexander made his [[UFC]] debut at [[UFC 71]] on May 26, 2007 against [[Keith Jardine]]. He [[Knockout|knocked out]] Jardine in 48 seconds during the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.chron.com/fighting/2007/05/ufc_71_houston_alexander_vs_ke.html|title=Brawl Sports: UFC 71 :: Houston Alexander vs. Keith Jardine|accessdate=2007-06-04}}</ref>


==Background==
He has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week.<ref>[http://ufcmania.com/2007/07/03/style-wars-an-exclusive-interview-with-houston-alexander/ Style Wars: An exclusive interview with Houston Alexander at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets — MMAmania.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Alexander was born in [[East St. Louis, Illinois]], and lived there for the first eight years of his life. Growing up in a tight neighborhood, Alexander quickly learned how to defend himself before moving to [[Omaha, Nebraska]]. He was athletic growing up, and attended [[Omaha North High School]], where he played football and [[wrestling|wrestled]], excelling in both and also started [[boxing]] when he was a teenager. He was accepted to the [[Savannah College of Art & Design]] in Georgia during his senior year of high school, but ultimately decided that he did not want to leave behind his daughter. Alexander then worked as a head machine operator grunt at an asphalt company, before turning to mixed martial arts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/mma-article.asp?aid=19&issid=2 |access-date=April 13, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610202733/http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/mma-article.asp?aid=19&issid=2 |archive-date=June 10, 2012 |title=Houston Alexander &#124; FIGHT! Magazine }}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
Alexander has signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC. At [[UFC 75]] Alexander beat [[Alessio Sakara]].<ref>[http://www.ufcdaily.com/2007/07/02/alexander-inks-new-deal-ufc-75-fight-to-be-broadcast/ Alexander Inks New Deal; UFC 75 Fight To Be Broadcast | UFC Daily<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Just like his previous fight, Sakara threw a couple of early shots before Houston 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 strokes are really, really good, and that’s from lifting weights and doing a lot of reps."
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
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 in a huge upset.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.chron.com/fighting/2007/05/ufc_71_houston_alexander_vs_ke.html|title=Brawl Sports: UFC 71 :: Houston Alexander vs. Keith Jardine|access-date=2007-06-04}}</ref>


{{as of|2007}}, he has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week.<ref>{{cite web |title=Style Wars: An exclusive interview with Houston Alexander |website=UFCmania|url=http://ufcmania.com/2007/07/03/style-wars-an-exclusive-interview-with-houston-alexander/ |access-date=July 25, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070708031246/http://ufcmania.com/2007/07/03/style-wars-an-exclusive-interview-with-houston-alexander/ |archive-date=July 8, 2007 }}</ref>
At [[UFC 78]] Alexander faced [[Thiago Silva]]. Silva won by [[Knockout|TKO]] after the referee stopped the fight at 3:25 in the first round. In the fight Silva achieved [[Mount (grappling)|mounted position]] on top of Alexander and landed punches until the referee called a stop to the contest.


Alexander then signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC. At [[UFC 75]] Alexander beat [[Italian people|Italian]] [[Alessio Sakara]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufcdaily.com/2007/07/02/alexander-inks-new-deal-ufc-75-fight-to-be-broadcast/ |access-date=July 4, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926225652/http://www.ufcdaily.com/2007/07/02/alexander-inks-new-deal-ufc-75-fight-to-be-broadcast/ |archive-date=September 26, 2007 |title=Alexander Inks New Deal; UFC 75 Fight to be Broadcast &#124; UFC Daily }}</ref> Just like his previous fight, Alexander was abe to counter Sakara's early shots 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."
Alexander lost to [[James Irvin (fighter)|James Irvin]] via technical knockout, at [[UFC Fight Night 13]] in [[Broomfield]], [[Colorado]]
.<ref> [http://mmajunkie.com/category/houston-alexander/ " UFC 83 in London; Houston Alexander Accepts Fight with James Irvin",] MMAjunkie.com. January 10, 2008. Retrieved 1/18/08.</ref> The fight tied the record for quickest knockout (0:08) of the 1st round. Even though Alexander was definitely hurt and knocked out, he went on to say, "My Mother punches harder."


At [[UFC 78]] Alexander faced then undefeated contender [[Thiago Silva (fighter)|Thiago Silva]]. Silva won by [[Technical Knockout|TKO]] after the referee stopped the fight at 3:25 in the first round. In the fight Silva achieved [[Mount (grappling)|mounted position]] on top of Alexander and landed punches until the referee called a stop to the contest.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lawless |first1=Josh |title=Houston Alexander Casually Performed Chokeslam On Opponent In UFC Fight |url=https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-houston-alexander-performed-chokeslam-on-opponent-in-ufc-fight-20190113 |website=sportbible.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=13 January 2019}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Alexander is a single father raising six children.<ref>[http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/ 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? ]</ref>


On April 2, 2008, Alexander fought former [[List of WEC champions#Heavyweight Championship|WEC Heavyweight Champion]] [[James Irvin (fighter)|James Irvin]] as the first fight on the televised portion of ''[[UFC Fight Night: Kenny Florian vs Joe Lauzon]]'' in [[Broomfield, Colorado|Broomfield]], Colorado.<ref name="mmajunkie1">{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/category/houston-alexander/ |title=Houston Alexander |publisher=MMAjunkie |access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref> 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 Alexander unconscious<ref name="sherdog1">
Houston donated one of his kidneys to his oldest daughter in 2000.<ref>[http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5052&zoneid=13 MMA WEEKLY - Your #1 Source for Daily MMA News, Interviews, Multimedia, and More: - HOUSTON ALEXANDER IS ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
{{cite web
|url= http://sherdog.com/news/articles/florian-halts-lauzon-maynard-diaz-also-win-12142 |title= Florian Halts Lauzon; Maynard, Diaz Also Win |access-date= 2009-02-21 |author= Mike Sloan |date= 2008-04-03 |work= Sherdog.com}}</ref> at which point referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight. Alexander immediately got to his feet and protested the quick stoppage. The eight-second knockout tied the record for the fastest knockout in the UFC alongside [[Don Frye]]'s knockout at [[UFC 8]].<ref name="mmaweekly1">
{{cite web
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}}</ref> The loss was officially ruled as a TKO due to strikes,<ref name=mmajunkieufn13>
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{{cite web
|url= http://mma.fanhouse.com/2008/04/02/james-irvin-kos-houston-alexander-in-8-seconds-fastest-knockout/
|title= James Irvin TKOs Houston Alexander in 8 Seconds: Fastest Knockout in UFC History
|access-date= 2009-02-21
|author= Michael David Smith
|date= 2008-04-02
|work= Fanhouse
}}</ref> although some sources list it as a KO.<ref name="mmaweekly2">
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</ref><ref name="sherdog2">
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Alexander fought [[Eric Schafer|Eric "Red" Schafer]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer]] in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.<ref>{{cite web |title=Houston Alexander agrees to meet Eric Schafer at UFN 14 |website=MMAjunkie.com |date=May 22, 2008 |last=<!--staff byline; no author given--> |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4401/houston-alexander-agrees-to-meet-eric-schafer-at-ufn-14.mma |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080525202532/http://mmajunkie.com/news/4401/houston-alexander-agrees-to-meet-eric-schafer-at-ufn-14.mma |archive-date=May 25, 2008 }}</ref> After landing some effective knees early in the fight, Alexander lost the fight via arm triangle submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10982973 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927020042/http://www.sportsline.com/mmaboxing/story/10982973 |archive-date=September 27, 2008 |website=CBS Sports |department=Mixed Martial Arts and Boxing |title=So Neer, yet so far away -- Diaz wins via decision at Fight Night 15 |first=Denny |last=Burkholder |date= September 17, 2008}}</ref>
=== Record ===

Alexander was scheduled to face Andre Gusmão at [[UFC 98]], but had to withdraw due to a broken hand suffered in training camp.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gerbasi |first1=Thomas |title=Alexander Breaks Hand, Forced to Withdraw from UFC 98 Bout against Gusmao |url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/alexander-breaks-hand-forced-withdraw-ufc-98-bout-against-gusmao |website=ufcespanol.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=3 May 2009}}</ref>

With the permission of the UFC, Alexander fought the late Sherman Pendergarst in a [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] fight at Adrenaline MMA's Fourth Event.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/15803/tim-sylvia-headlines-adrenaline-mma-iv-against-jason-riley-on-sept-18-in-iowa.mma |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090815205320/http://mmajunkie.com/news/15803/tim-sylvia-headlines-adrenaline-mma-iv-against-jason-riley-on-sept-18-in-iowa.mma |archive-date=August 15, 2009 |title=Tim Sylvia headlines Adrenaline MMA IV against Jason Riley on Sept. 18 in Iowa |last=<!--staff byline; no author given-->}}</ref> Alexander defeated Pendergarst by TKO due to [[leg kick]]s that dropped "The Tank" followed by punches on the ground.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hunt |first1=Kelvin |title=Adrenaline MMA IV Results: Houston Alexander Defeats Sherman Pendergarst Via TKO In Round 1 |url=https://www.mmaforreal.com/2009/9/18/1037322/adrenaline-mma-iv-houston |website=mmaforreal.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=18 September 2009}}</ref>

Alexander made his return to the UFC at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale]] against internet superstar [[Kimbo Slice]] at a [[catchweight]] of 215 pounds.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/16659/houston-alexander-applies-for-nsac-license-meeting-kimbo-at-tuf-10-finale.mma |title=Houston Alexander applying for NSAC license, meeting Kimbo at TUF 10 Finale? |publisher=mmajunkie.com |access-date=2009-10-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030221212/http://mmajunkie.com/news/16659/houston-alexander-applies-for-nsac-license-meeting-kimbo-at-tuf-10-finale.mma |archive-date=2009-10-30 }}</ref> Alexander was defeated by Kimbo Slice by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27) 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 while utilizing quick but not powerful leg kicks 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]] that rocked Alexander. Shortly following the loss, Alexander was cut from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/17160/ufc-to-cut-houston-alexander-following-kimbo-slice-loss.mma |access-date=December 11, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091213114956/http://mmajunkie.com/news/17160/ufc-to-cut-houston-alexander-following-kimbo-slice-loss.mma |archive-date=December 13, 2009 |title=UFC to cut Houston Alexander following 'Kimbo Slice' loss |first=Dann |last=Stupp |website=mmajunkie.com |date=Dec 10, 2009 |location=Memphis, TN}}</ref>

===Independent promotions===
Following his release from the UFC, Alexander then fought heavy-handed [[Joey Beltran]] at 5150 Combat League's "New Year's Revolution" on January 16, 2010, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alexander controlled the first round by using movement and using quick leg kicks to keep Beltran at bay, In the second round Alexander was utilizing the same tactics that had won him the first round but Beltran caught Alexander with an [[uppercut]]-left hook combination that dropped and finished Alexander at 3:49 in the 2nd round.

Alexander next faced [[Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou]] on September 11, 2010, at [[Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs. Prangley]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hui |first1=Ray |title=Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Houston Alexander at Shark Fights 13 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2010/07/21/rameau-thierry-sokoudjou-vs-houston-alexander-at-shark-fights-1 |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=21 July 2010}}</ref> Following a tough first round that saw Alexander rocked and knocked down on several occasions, he came back in the second round to win via TKO (punches) at 1:31, he won Knockout and Fight of the Night.

Alexander next was scheduled to fight a rematch against [[James Irvin (fighter)|James Irvin]] from [[UFC Fight Night: Kenny Florian vs Joe Lauzon]] back in 2008, where Irvin knocked out Alexander 8 seconds into the 1st round via a superman punch. The 8-second knockout tied the record of fastest knockout in UFC history, until [[UFC 102]], where [[Todd Duffee]] broke the record with a 7-second KO. It was set to take place at [[Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort]] on March 11, 2011, in [[Lubbock, Texas]]. The fight was cancelled on March 2 due to a training injury suffered by Alexander and a failed drug test by Irvin.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Martin |first1=Damon |title=Shark Fights Cancels James Irvin vs. Houston Alexander After Irvin Allegedly Tests Positive for Steroids |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/shark-fights-cancels-james-irvin-vs-houston-alexander-after-irvin-allegedly-tests-positive-for-steroids |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com &#124; Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=2 March 2011}}</ref>

Alexander faced Razak Al-Hassan at MMA Fight Pit: Genesis. He dominated and won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage by a cut.

Alexander recently faced Canadian brawler Steve Bosse. He was knocked out in the 2nd round via a brutal elbow to the head from the clinch.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Haggerty |first1=Kevin |title=Steve Bosse vs Houston Alexander: Retired Pro Hockey enforcer knockout video of UFC veteran |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2011/10/9/2477913/steve-bosse-vs-houston-alexander-retired-pro-hockey-enforcer-knockout |website=mmamania.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=9 October 2011}}</ref>

Alexander took on knockout-artist and longtime veteran [[Gilbert Yvel]] on Friday, March 30, 2012, at the second Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) show. Houston lost via one punch KO in the first round.

On September 15, 2012, Alexander faced the [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki#KSW Champions|KSW Light heavyweight Champion]]{{Broken anchor|date=2024-06-16|bot=User:Cewbot/log/20201008/configuration|target_link=Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki#KSW Champions|reason= The anchor (KSW Champions) [[Special:Diff/525397616|has been deleted]].}} [[Jan Błachowicz]] at KSW 20 in [[Gdańsk]], Poland. Błachowicz dominated Alexander on the ground for most of the fight, he lost via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=The MMA Corner Staff |title=Fight of the Week: KSW 20 – Jan Blachowicz vs. Houston Alexander |url=http://themmacorner.com/2012/09/10/fight-of-the-week-ksw-20-jan-blachowicz-vs-houston-alexander/ |website=themmacorner.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=10 September 2012}}</ref>

On March 30, 2013, Alexander defeated Dennis Reed via submission due to punches at Victory Fighting Championship 39.

On July 27, 2013, Alexander defeated Chuck Grigsby via Knockout in the fourth round at Victory Fighting Championship 40 to win the VFC Light heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Brynn |title=Houston Alexander claims belt |url=https://omaha.com/_services/v1/client_captcha/challenge?request=X2xiX3JhdGVfZm9yZWlnbjpMM053YjNKMGN5OW9iM1Z6ZEc5dUxXRnNaWGhoYm1SbGNpMWpiR0ZwYlhNdFltVnNkQzlwYldGblpWOWlPRGN4TWpJd1pTMWhPVFJqTFRVd00ySXRZakkxWkMwd1l6ZzFNbVZoWkdSa05qQXVhSFJ0YkE6MTY0MDI2MzIxMDoweGMwMmIxZmMyYTVjODU1M2ZlNTRiNDdiMDY1Y2U4OTVmOWRlODQxYTQ |website=omaha.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=27 July 2013}}</ref>

===Bellator MMA===
Alexander faced former [[List of IFL champions|IFL Light heavyweight Champion]] and UFC veteran [[Vladimir Matyushenko]] on September 13, 2013, at [[Bellator 99]] after Matyushenko's original opponent [[Christian M'Pumbu]] pulled out due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Houston-Alexander-Replaces-Christian-MPumbu-Meets-Matyushenko-at-Bellator-99-55157|title=Houston Alexander replaces Christian M'Pumbu, Meets Matyushenko at Bellator 99|publisher=Sherdog.com |access-date=2013-08-19}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kontek |first1=Riley |title=Bellator 99 Results: Matyushenko Wins, Four Featherweights Advance |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1773502-bellator-99-results-matyushenko-wins-four-featherweights-advance |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=14 September 2013}}</ref>

On April 18, 2014, Alexander faced Matt Uhde at [[Bellator 117]]. He won the fight via TKO due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bellator 117 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-117-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-66673 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=23 December 2021}}</ref>

Alexander was expected to face [[Pride FC]] veteran [[James Thompson (fighter)|James Thompson]] on October 17, 2014, at [[Bellator 129]] in a heavyweight bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/bellator-129-to-feature-paul-bradley-josh-neer-houston-alexander-james-thompson|title=Bellator 129 to feature Paul Bradley-Josh Neer, Houston Alexander-James Thompson|date=September 22, 2014 |publisher=Mmajunkie.com|access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref> However, on October 10, 2014, it was announced that Thompson was pulled from the fight due to injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/10/6959947/james-thompson-out-of-bellator-129-fight-with-houston-alexander|title=James Thompson out of Bellator 129 fight with Houston Alexander due to injury|date=October 10, 2014 |publisher=Mmafighting.com|access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref> Alexander instead faced [[Virgil Zwicker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/12/6966097/james-thompson-out-virgil-zwicker-in-against-houston-alexander-at|title=James Thompson out, Virgil Zwicker in against Houston Alexander at Bellator 129|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=October 12, 2014|access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref> The fight ended in a majority draw due to a point being deducted for repeated illegal headbutting.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Team ME |title=Watch Houston Alexander take his giant hematoma and headbutt Virgil Zwicker |url=https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/watch-houston-alexander-take-his-giant-hematoma-and-headbutt-virgil-zwicker/ |website=middleeasy.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=18 October 2014}}</ref>

A rematch with Zwicker took place at [[Bellator 132]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-132|title=Bellator 132 Fight Card|publisher=Bellator.com|access-date=2015-10-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141119010518/http://www.bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-132|archive-date=2014-11-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> Zwicker won the bout via split decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=BELLATOR 132 RESULTS: Zwicker Earns Decision Win Over Alexander |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mmanews/bellator-132-results-alexander-vs-zwicker/ |website=bjpenn.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=16 January 2015}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Shark Fights]]'''
**Fight of the Night (One time)
**Knockout of the Night (One time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamadman.com/2010/09/shark-fights-13-results-keith-jardine.html |title=Der Trevel Blog - Mmam Adman |work=Mmam Adman |access-date=2015-10-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302190041/http://www.mmamadman.com/2010/09/shark-fights-13-results-keith-jardine.html |archive-date=2013-03-02 }}</ref>
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[Bonus Awards|Knockout of the Night]] (One time)
*'''Victory Fighting Championship'''
**VFC Light heavyweight Championship (One time)

== Mixed martial arts record ==
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| draws= 1
|wins=8
| nc= 2
|losses=3
|ko-wins=5
| ko-wins= 14
|ko-losses=2
| ko-losses= 10
|sub-wins=2
| sub-wins= 0
|sub-losses=1
| sub-losses= 2
|dec-wins=1
| dec-wins= 3
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| other-wins=
|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Date'''
| other-losses=
|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Result'''
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|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Opponent'''
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|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Event'''
|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Method'''
|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Round'''
|align="center" style = "background: #f0f0f0"| '''Time'''
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| {{nowrap|17–16–1 (2)}}
| Rakim Cleveland
| TKO (punches)
| Primus FC: Cleveland vs. Alexander 2
| {{dts|2017|December|9}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:04
| [[Woodward, Oklahoma]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|04/02/2008
| align=center| 17–15–1 (2)
|{{no2}}Loss
| Rakim Cleveland
| TKO (knees and punches)
| Extreme Challenge 234
| {{dts|2017|April|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:45
| [[Jefferson, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–14–1 (2)
| Brian Green
| Decision (unanimous)
| MMA Fight Series: Alexander vs. Green
| {{dts|2016|October|9}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[West Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–14–1 (2)
| Evan Nedd
| TKO (punches)
| Redemption Fighting Championship 2
| {{dts|2016|April|29}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:57
| [[Oranjestad, Aruba]]
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–13–1 (2)
| [[Guilherme Viana]]
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| [[Bellator 146]]
| {{dts|2015|November|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Thackerville, Oklahoma]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–12–1 (2)
| Tony Lopez
| TKO (punches)
| Legend Fights: Lopez vs. Alexander
| {{dts|2015|July|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:35
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], United States
| {{small|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/34383-legend-fights|title=Legend Fights|work=Tapology|access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref>}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 16–11–1 (2)
| [[Virgil Zwicker]]
| Decision (split)
| [[Bellator 132]]
| {{dts|2015|January|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Temecula, California]], United States
| {{small|Catchweight (215 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 16–10–1 (2)
| [[Virgil Zwicker]]
| Draw (majority)
| [[Bellator 129]]
| {{dts|2014|October|17}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Council Bluffs, Iowa]], United States
| {{small|Alexander was deducted one point for headbutting.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–10 (2)
| Matt Uhde
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| [[Bellator 117]]
| {{dts|2014|April|18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Council Bluffs, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–10 (2)
| [[Vladimir Matyushenko]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Bellator 99]]
| {{dts|2013|September|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Temecula, California]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–9 (2)
| Chuck Grigsby
| KO (punch)
| Victory Fighting Championship 40
| {{dts|2013|July|27}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 1:39
| [[Ralston, Nebraska]], United States
| {{small|Won the VFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–9 (2)
| Dennis Reed
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Victory Fighting Championship 39
| {{dts|2013|March|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:01
| [[Ralston, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–9 (2)
| [[Jan Błachowicz]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[2012 in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki events#KSW 20|KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies]]
| {{dts|2012|September|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Gdańsk]], Poland
| {{small|For the [[Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki#Light heavyweight championship|KSW Light Heavyweight Championship]].}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–8 (2)
| [[Gilbert Yvel]]
| KO (punch)
| RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander
| {{dts|2012|March|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:59
| [[Kearney, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–7 (2)
| [[Steve Bossé]]
| KO (elbow)
| Instinct MMA 1
| {{dts|2011|October|07}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 4:11
| [[Montreal, Quebec]], Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–6 (2)
| Razak Al-Hassan
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| MMA Fight Pit: Genesis
| {{dts|2011|August|13}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–6 (2)
| Brian Albin
| TKO (punches)
| Caged In The Coliseum: Albin vs Alexander
| {{dts|2011|June|25}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:26
| [[Jackson, Mississippi|Jackson]], [[Mississippi]], United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–6 (2)
| [[Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou]]
| TKO (punches)
| [[2010 in Shark Fights#Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley|Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley]]
| {{dts|2010|September|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 1:31
| [[Amarillo, Texas]], United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–6 (2)
| David Griffin
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFA 1: The Clash at the Coliseum
| {{dts|2010|June|11}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Charleston, South Carolina]], United States
|
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 9–6 (2)
| Justin Grizzard
| NC (eye poke)
| Extreme Challenge: The Aftermath
| {{dts|2010|March|27}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| [[Council Bluffs]], [[Iowa]], United States
| {{small|Alexander landed an accidental eye poke which rendered Grizzard unable to continue.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–6 (1)
| [[Joey Beltran]]
| TKO (punches)
| 5150 Combat League/XFL: New Year's Revolution
| {{dts|2010|January|16}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:49
| [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], United States
| {{small|For the 5150 Combat League Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–5 (1)
| [[Kimbo Slice]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale]]
| {{dts|2009|December|05}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|Catchweight (215 lbs) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–4 (1)
| Sherman Pendergarst
| TKO (leg kicks and punches)
| Adrenaline MMA IV: Sylvia vs. Riley
| {{dts|2009|September|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:51
| [[Council Bluffs, Iowa]], United States
| {{small|[[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–4 (1)
| [[Eric Schafer]]
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| [[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer]]
| {{dts|2008|September|17}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:53
| [[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3 (1)
| [[James Irvin (fighter)|James Irvin]]
| [[James Irvin (fighter)|James Irvin]]
| KO (superman punch)
| [[UFC Fight Night 13]]
| [[UFC Fight Night 13]]
| {{dts|2008|April|02}}
| [[TKO|TKO (Punches)]]
| align=center| 1
| 1
| 0:08
| align=center| 0:08
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
| Tied for shortest match in UFC history
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| 11/17/2007
| align=center| 8–2 (1)
|{{no2}}Loss
| [[Thiago Silva]]
| [[Thiago Silva (fighter)|Thiago Silva]]
| TKO (punches)
| [[UFC 78|UFC 78: Validation]]
| [[TKO|TKO (Punches]]
| [[UFC 78]]
| {{dts|2007|November|17}}
| 1
| align=center| 1
| 3:25
| align=center| 3:25
| [[Newark, New Jersey]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|9/8/2007 || {{yes2}}Win || [[Alessio Sakara]] || [[UFC 75|UFC 75: Champion vs. Champion]] || TKO (Strikes) ||1|| 1:01 ||
| align=center| 8–1 (1)
| [[Alessio Sakara]]
| TKO (knee and punches)
| [[UFC 75]]
| {{dts|2007|September|08}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:01
| [[London, England]], United Kingdom
| {{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|5/26/2007 || {{yes2}}Win || [[Keith Jardine]] || [[UFC 71|UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson]] || KO (Punches) ||1|| 0:48 || UFC Debut
| align=center| 7–1 (1)
| [[Keith Jardine]]
| KO (punches)
| [[UFC 71]]
| {{dts|2007|May|26}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:48
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|<small>[[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] debut.</small>
|-
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
|3/31/2007 || style="background: #c5d2ea"|N.C || Todd Allee || EC 76|Extreme Challenge 76 || No Contest||1|| 3:23 ||
| align=center| 6–1 (1)
| Todd Allee
| NC (illegal knees)
| Extreme Challenge 76
| {{dts|2007|March|31}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:23
| [[Sloan, Iowa]], United States
| {{small|Alexander delivered knees to Allee who was a grounded opponent.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|3/31/2007 || {{yes2}}Win || Jon Murphy || EC 76|Extreme Challenge 76 || TKO ||1|| 0:56 ||
| align=center| 6–1
| [[Jon Murphy (fighter)|Jon Murphy]]
| TKO (punches)
| Extreme Challenge 76
| {{dts|2007|March|31}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:56
| [[Sloan, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|1/12/2005 || {{yes2}}Win || Demian Decorah || DD 1 - Downtown Destruction 1 || Decision ||5|| 3:00 ||
| align=center| 5–1
| Demian Decorah
| Decision (unanimous)
| Downtown Destruction 1
| {{dts|2005|January|12}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 3:00
| [[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|11/3/2004 || {{yes2}}Win || Brandon Quigley || JN 2 - Judgment Night 2 || TKO ||'''''?'''''||'''''?'''''||
| align=center| 4–1
| Brandon Quigley
| TKO (punches)
| Judgment Night 2
| {{dts|2004|November|03}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:41
| [[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
|<small>[[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] debut.</small>
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|3/15/2003 || {{yes2}}Win ||Justin Butler || Gladiators 20 - Gladiators 20 || KO ||1|| 0:38 ||
| align=center| 3–1
| Justin Butler
| KO (punches)
| Gladiators 20
| {{dts|2003|March|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:38
| [[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|8/18/2001 || {{yes2}}Win || Chuck Purdow || Gladiators 17 - Gladiators 17 || Submission (Strikes) ||1 ||'''''?'''''||
| align=center| 2–1
| Chuck Purdow
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Gladiators 17
| {{dts|2001|August|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:58
| [[Hastings, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|6/30/2001 || {{yes2}}Win || Jamie Webb || Gladiators 16 - Gladiators 16 || Submission (Strikes) ||'''''?'''''||'''''?'''''||
| align=center| 1–1
| Jamie Webb
| TKO (submission to punches)
| Gladiators 16
| {{dts|2001|June|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:18
| [[Des Moines, Iowa]], United States
|
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| 6/16/2001
| align=center| 0–1
|{{no2}}Loss
| [[Jason Medina]]
| Jason Medina
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| EC 40 - Extreme Challenge 40
| Extreme Challenge 40
| [[Submission (combat sport)|Submission]] (Choke)
| {{dts|2001|June|16}}
| 1
| align=center| 2
| 0:47
| align=center| 0:47
| MMA Debut
| [[Springfield, Illinois]], United States
|
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Houston-Alexander-2352|title=Houston|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2018-12-20}}</ref>

==Bare-knuckle boxing record==
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|ko-wins=3
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|dec-wins=1
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{{end box}}
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Jeremy Smith
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[2023 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 43|BKFC 43]]
|{{dts|2023|May|19}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|2:00
|[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|[[Joey Beltran]]
|KO (punches)
|[[2022_in_Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship#Bare_Knuckle_Fighting_Championship_33:_Omaha|BKFC 33]]
|{{dts|2022|November|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:38
|[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Jay Fish
|TKO (punches)
|[[2022 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Fight Night: Omaha|BKFC Fight Night: Omaha]]
|{{dts|2022|May|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:41
|[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Wes Combs
|KO (punch)
|[[2021 in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship#Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 21|BKFC 21]]
|{{dts|2021|September|10}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:34
|[[Omaha, Nebraska]], United States
|
{{end}}

== Television ==
Alexander made an appearance on the Fox Sports Network's "[[Sport Science (TV series)|Sport Science]]" in 2009.{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}


== Music career ==
== Music career ==
Houston Alexander, aka Scrib 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.<ref>(1999) [http://www.timmcmahan.com/Midwest_%20Alliance.htm Midwest Alliance - Rockin' the B-Boy Language]. ''The Reader''. 3/19/99. Retrieved 6/25/07.</ref>
Alexander, also known as "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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.timmcmahan.com/Midwest_%20Alliance.htm |title=Midwest Alliance - Rockin' the B-Boy Language |publisher=Timmcmahan.com |date=1999-03-19 |access-date=2015-10-12}}</ref>


Today Alexander is a [[DJ]] on [[KOPW|KOPW 106.9]], a local radio station in Omaha. 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.<ref>(2007) [http://mmajunkie.com/2007/05/22/ufcjunkiecom-exclusive-an-interview-with-ufc-71s-houston-alexander/ Exclusive interview with Houston Alexander.] MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 6/15/07.</ref> Alexander has also been vocal about Omaha's lack of support for its hip hop artists.<ref>Losa, J. (2006) [http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/717224/on_the_town_fans_should_support_local_hiphop/index.html "On the Town: Fans Should Support Local Hip-Hop."] ''Omaha World-Herald''. 11/2/06. Retrieved 7/1/07.</ref>
Today Alexander is a [[DJ]] on [[KOPW|KOPW 106.9]], a local radio station in Omaha. 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.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> Alexander has also been vocal about Omaha's lack of support for its hip hop artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/717224/on_the_town_fans_should_support_local_hiphop/index.html |access-date=July 1, 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930023614/http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/717224/on_the_town_fans_should_support_local_hiphop/index.html |archive-date=September 30, 2007 |title=On the Town: Fans Should Support Local Hip-Hop - Business - RedOrbit }}</ref>


== See also ==
==Personal life==
Alexander donated one of his kidneys to his oldest daughter in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5052&zoneid=13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114133738/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=5052&zoneid=13|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 November 2007|date=12 November 2007 |title=HOUSTON ALEXANDER IS ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE |first=Damon |last=Martin |website=MMAWeekly.com }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Bellator MMA alumni]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
* [[Music in Omaha#Hip hop|Hip hop in Omaha]]
* [[Music in Omaha#Hip hop|Hip hop in Omaha]]


== References ==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.houstontheassassin.com/ Official Houston Alexander Site] website.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090211114752/http://www.houstonalexander.net/ Official Houston Alexander Site] website.
* {{Sherdog|id=2352|name=Houston Alexander}}
* {{Sherdog}}
* {{UFC|houston-alexander}}
* [http://www.complex.com/CELEBRITIES/Complex-Men/Houston-Alexander Houston Alexander] interview on Complex.com


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Houston Alexander
Houston Alexander in 2007
Born (1972-03-22) March 22, 1972 (age 52)
East St. Louis, Illinois, United States
Other namesWe Have A Problem
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofOmaha, Nebraska, United States
TeamGrudge Training Center
Finney's HIT Squad
Years active2001–2017 (MMA)
2021–present (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins17
By knockout14
By decision3
Losses16
By knockout10
By submission2
By decision4
Draws1
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Houston Alexander (born March 22, 1972) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who last competed in 2017.[1] A professional competitor since 2001, he has fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA, Shark Fights, the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA), and Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW). He currently competes in bare-knuckle boxing for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is 4-0. As of July 25, 2024, he is tied at #5 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.[2]

Background

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Alexander was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and lived there for the first eight years of his life. Growing up in a tight neighborhood, Alexander quickly learned how to defend himself before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. He was athletic growing up, and attended Omaha North High School, where he played football and wrestled, excelling in both and also started boxing when he was a teenager. He was accepted to the Savannah College of Art & Design in Georgia during his senior year of high school, but ultimately decided that he did not want to leave behind his daughter. Alexander then worked as a head machine operator grunt at an asphalt company, before turning to mixed martial arts.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

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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 in a huge upset.[4]

As of 2007, he has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week.[5]

Alexander then signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC. At UFC 75 Alexander beat Italian Alessio Sakara.[6] Just like his previous fight, Alexander was abe to counter Sakara's early shots 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.[7]

On April 2, 2008, Alexander fought former WEC Heavyweight Champion James Irvin as the first fight on the televised portion of UFC Fight Night: Kenny Florian vs Joe Lauzon in Broomfield, Colorado.[8] 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 Alexander unconscious[9] at which point referee Steve Mazzagatti stopped the fight. Alexander immediately got to his feet and protested the quick stoppage. The eight-second knockout tied the record for the fastest knockout in the UFC alongside Don Frye's knockout at UFC 8.[10] The loss was officially ruled as a TKO due to strikes,[11][12][13] although some sources list it as a KO.[14][15]

Alexander fought Eric "Red" Schafer at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.[16] After landing some effective knees early in the fight, Alexander lost the fight via arm triangle submission in the first round.[17]

Alexander was scheduled to face Andre Gusmão at UFC 98, but had to withdraw due to a broken hand suffered in training camp.[18]

With the permission of the UFC, Alexander fought the late Sherman Pendergarst in a Heavyweight fight at Adrenaline MMA's Fourth Event.[19] Alexander defeated Pendergarst by TKO due to leg kicks that dropped "The Tank" followed by punches on the ground.[20]

Alexander made his return to the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale against internet superstar Kimbo Slice at a catchweight of 215 pounds.[21] Alexander was defeated by Kimbo Slice by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27) 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 while utilizing quick but not powerful leg kicks 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 that rocked Alexander. Shortly following the loss, Alexander was cut from the UFC.[22]

Independent promotions

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Following his release from the UFC, Alexander then fought heavy-handed Joey Beltran at 5150 Combat League's "New Year's Revolution" on January 16, 2010, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Alexander controlled the first round by using movement and using quick leg kicks to keep Beltran at bay, In the second round Alexander was utilizing the same tactics that had won him the first round but Beltran caught Alexander with an uppercut-left hook combination that dropped and finished Alexander at 3:49 in the 2nd round.

Alexander next faced Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on September 11, 2010, at Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs. Prangley.[23] Following a tough first round that saw Alexander rocked and knocked down on several occasions, he came back in the second round to win via TKO (punches) at 1:31, he won Knockout and Fight of the Night.

Alexander next was scheduled to fight a rematch against James Irvin from UFC Fight Night: Kenny Florian vs Joe Lauzon back in 2008, where Irvin knocked out Alexander 8 seconds into the 1st round via a superman punch. The 8-second knockout tied the record of fastest knockout in UFC history, until UFC 102, where Todd Duffee broke the record with a 7-second KO. It was set to take place at Shark Fights 14: Horwich vs. Villefort on March 11, 2011, in Lubbock, Texas. The fight was cancelled on March 2 due to a training injury suffered by Alexander and a failed drug test by Irvin.[24]

Alexander faced Razak Al-Hassan at MMA Fight Pit: Genesis. He dominated and won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage by a cut.

Alexander recently faced Canadian brawler Steve Bosse. He was knocked out in the 2nd round via a brutal elbow to the head from the clinch.[25]

Alexander took on knockout-artist and longtime veteran Gilbert Yvel on Friday, March 30, 2012, at the second Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) show. Houston lost via one punch KO in the first round.

On September 15, 2012, Alexander faced the KSW Light heavyweight Champion[broken anchor] Jan Błachowicz at KSW 20 in Gdańsk, Poland. Błachowicz dominated Alexander on the ground for most of the fight, he lost via unanimous decision.[26]

On March 30, 2013, Alexander defeated Dennis Reed via submission due to punches at Victory Fighting Championship 39.

On July 27, 2013, Alexander defeated Chuck Grigsby via Knockout in the fourth round at Victory Fighting Championship 40 to win the VFC Light heavyweight Championship.[27]

Bellator MMA

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Alexander faced former IFL Light heavyweight Champion and UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko on September 13, 2013, at Bellator 99 after Matyushenko's original opponent Christian M'Pumbu pulled out due to injury.[28] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

On April 18, 2014, Alexander faced Matt Uhde at Bellator 117. He won the fight via TKO due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.[30]

Alexander was expected to face Pride FC veteran James Thompson on October 17, 2014, at Bellator 129 in a heavyweight bout.[31] However, on October 10, 2014, it was announced that Thompson was pulled from the fight due to injury.[32] Alexander instead faced Virgil Zwicker.[33] The fight ended in a majority draw due to a point being deducted for repeated illegal headbutting.[34]

A rematch with Zwicker took place at Bellator 132.[35] Zwicker won the bout via split decision.[36]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
36 matches 17 wins 16 losses
By knockout 14 10
By submission 0 2
By decision 3 4
Draws 1
No contests 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17–16–1 (2) Rakim Cleveland TKO (punches) Primus FC: Cleveland vs. Alexander 2 December 9, 2017 3 3:04 Woodward, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 17–15–1 (2) Rakim Cleveland TKO (knees and punches) Extreme Challenge 234 April 15, 2017 1 4:45 Jefferson, Iowa, United States
Win 17–14–1 (2) Brian Green Decision (unanimous) MMA Fight Series: Alexander vs. Green October 9, 2016 3 5:00 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 16–14–1 (2) Evan Nedd TKO (punches) Redemption Fighting Championship 2 April 29, 2016 3 4:57 Oranjestad, Aruba
Loss 16–13–1 (2) Guilherme Viana TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 146 November 20, 2015 2 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 16–12–1 (2) Tony Lopez TKO (punches) Legend Fights: Lopez vs. Alexander July 24, 2015 3 4:35 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States [38]
Loss 16–11–1 (2) Virgil Zwicker Decision (split) Bellator 132 January 16, 2015 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (215 lbs) bout.
Draw 16–10–1 (2) Virgil Zwicker Draw (majority) Bellator 129 October 17, 2014 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Alexander was deducted one point for headbutting.
Win 16–10 (2) Matt Uhde TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 117 April 18, 2014 2 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 15–10 (2) Vladimir Matyushenko Decision (unanimous) Bellator 99 September 13, 2013 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win 15–9 (2) Chuck Grigsby KO (punch) Victory Fighting Championship 40 July 27, 2013 4 1:39 Ralston, Nebraska, United States Won the VFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 14–9 (2) Dennis Reed TKO (submission to punches) Victory Fighting Championship 39 March 30, 2013 1 1:01 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Loss 13–9 (2) Jan Błachowicz Decision (unanimous) KSW 20: Fighting Symphonies September 15, 2012 3 5:00 Gdańsk, Poland For the KSW Light Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 13–8 (2) Gilbert Yvel KO (punch) RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander March 30, 2012 1 3:59 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Loss 13–7 (2) Steve Bossé KO (elbow) Instinct MMA 1 October 7, 2011 2 4:11 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 13–6 (2) Razak Al-Hassan TKO (doctor stoppage) MMA Fight Pit: Genesis August 13, 2011 2 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 12–6 (2) Brian Albin TKO (punches) Caged In The Coliseum: Albin vs Alexander June 25, 2011 3 0:26 Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Win 11–6 (2) Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou TKO (punches) Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley September 11, 2010 2 1:31 Amarillo, Texas, United States Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Night.
Win 10–6 (2) David Griffin Decision (unanimous) UFA 1: The Clash at the Coliseum June 11, 2010 3 5:00 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
NC 9–6 (2) Justin Grizzard NC (eye poke) Extreme Challenge: The Aftermath March 27, 2010 2 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Alexander landed an accidental eye poke which rendered Grizzard unable to continue.
Loss 9–6 (1) Joey Beltran TKO (punches) 5150 Combat League/XFL: New Year's Revolution January 16, 2010 2 3:49 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States For the 5150 Combat League Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 9–5 (1) Kimbo Slice Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale December 5, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (215 lbs) bout.
Win 9–4 (1) Sherman Pendergarst TKO (leg kicks and punches) Adrenaline MMA IV: Sylvia vs. Riley September 18, 2009 1 1:51 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Heavyweight bout.
Loss 8–4 (1) Eric Schafer Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer September 17, 2008 1 4:53 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 8–3 (1) James Irvin KO (superman punch) UFC Fight Night 13 April 2, 2008 1 0:08 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss 8–2 (1) Thiago Silva TKO (punches) UFC 78 November 17, 2007 1 3:25 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–1 (1) Alessio Sakara TKO (knee and punches) UFC 75 September 8, 2007 1 1:01 London, England, United Kingdom Knockout of the Night.
Win 7–1 (1) Keith Jardine KO (punches) UFC 71 May 26, 2007 1 0:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
NC 6–1 (1) Todd Allee NC (illegal knees) Extreme Challenge 76 March 31, 2007 1 3:23 Sloan, Iowa, United States Alexander delivered knees to Allee who was a grounded opponent.
Win 6–1 Jon Murphy TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge 76 March 31, 2007 1 0:56 Sloan, Iowa, United States
Win 5–1 Demian Decorah Decision (unanimous) Downtown Destruction 1 January 12, 2005 5 3:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 4–1 Brandon Quigley TKO (punches) Judgment Night 2 November 3, 2004 1 0:41 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Heavyweight debut.
Win 3–1 Justin Butler KO (punches) Gladiators 20 March 15, 2003 1 0:38 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 2–1 Chuck Purdow TKO (submission to punches) Gladiators 17 August 18, 2001 1 0:58 Hastings, Nebraska, United States
Win 1–1 Jamie Webb TKO (submission to punches) Gladiators 16 June 30, 2001 1 2:18 Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Loss 0–1 Jason Medina Submission (arm-triangle choke) Extreme Challenge 40 June 16, 2001 2 0:47 Springfield, Illinois, United States

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Bare-knuckle boxing record

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Professional record breakdown
4 matches 4 wins 0 losses
By knockout 3 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–0 Jeremy Smith Decision (unanimous) BKFC 43 May 19, 2023 5 2:00 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 3–0 Joey Beltran KO (punches) BKFC 33 November 18, 2022 2 0:38 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 2–0 Jay Fish TKO (punches) BKFC Fight Night: Omaha May 13, 2022 1 1:41 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 1–0 Wes Combs KO (punch) BKFC 21 September 10, 2021 1 0:34 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Television

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

Music career

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Alexander, also known as "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.[40]

Today Alexander is a DJ on KOPW 106.9, a local radio station in Omaha. 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.[1] Alexander has also been vocal about Omaha's lack of support for its hip hop artists.[41]

Personal life

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Alexander donated one of his kidneys to his oldest daughter in 2000.[42]

See also

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References

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  23. ^ Hui, Ray (July 21, 2010). "Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Houston Alexander at Shark Fights 13". mmafighting.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
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  40. ^ "Midwest Alliance - Rockin' the B-Boy Language". Timmcmahan.com. March 19, 1999. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
  41. ^ "On the Town: Fans Should Support Local Hip-Hop - Business - RedOrbit". Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2007.
  42. ^ Martin, Damon (November 12, 2007). "HOUSTON ALEXANDER IS ALL ABOUT PERSPECTIVE". MMAWeekly.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2007.
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