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Alex Reid
BornAlexander Aristides Reid
(1975-08-21) 21 August 1975 (age 49)
Aldershot, Hampshire, England
Other namesReidernator Reid, Alex Thorne, Roxanne, Rocky.
NationalityEngland English
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight182 lb (83 kg; 13.0 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleKickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofLondon
TeamLondon Shootfighters and Reidernater Vale Tudo
Years active1998[1]–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins8
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision1
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision3
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Spouse
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(m. 2010)​
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alex Aristides Reid[2] (born 21 August 1975) is a British professional mixed martial artist and actor who uses the nickname "The Reidernator" or "Rocky".[3][4] He won Celebrity Big Brother on 29 January 2010. He is married to British glamour model Katie Price.

Family

Reid was born in Aldershot, Hampshire.[5] His parents are Bob and Carol; he has five siblings.[6]

Acting career

In 1998 Reid studied on the one-year acting course at the Guildford School of Acting, in Surrey. He briefly appeared nude in a final production directed by Peter Thomson at the Mill Studio in Guildford. Before finding 'stardom', Reid appeared as a contestant on the hit ITV Show, Gladiators, and had a recurring background role in the ITV drama, Soldier Soldier.[7] In 1998, Reid had a small role as an extra in Sliding Doors, during the launch of Clive's Restaurant. Reid later played Jason Cunliffe in the Channel 4 soap-opera Hollyoaks, which he left in 2001. He was also in the film, Saving Private Ryan as a stand in for Tom Hanks.[8] He acted in the movie Killer Bitch[9] which was released in 2010;[10] the film was described as pornographic and received terrible pre-release coverage.[11][12][13]. Reid failed to show up at the Premiere of the film at the Curzon cinema Mayfair drawing criticism from the cast of the film. He had previously attacked the Producers for 'using him for publicity' despite the fact they had employed him when he was an unknown doorman and he had walked out of the film without completing the role causing a complete shut down of the production for 6 weeks. He was replaced by ex World Champion Boxer Robin Reid (no relation). In June 2010 Robin Reid challenged Alex to a boxing fight.[14][15][16]

Military career

Reid spent three years as a member of 10th (Volunteer) Battalion (10 PARA), a Territorial Army unit based in London, which he joined in 1996. As an airborne infantry regiment, members go through advanced combat and survival. Basic training consists of 9 weekends following on to a 2 week Combat Infantryman's Course (CIC) at the Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick, culminating in a series of tests known as Pegasus Company (P Coy), an extreme test of strength and endurance. Recruits, must pass P-Coy to receive the coveted maroon beret. It is at this stage recruits are sent to Brize Norton, to undertake the British Army's Basic parachute course. On completion of the 2-week course they are awarded The British Army Para wings and officially are Paratroopers. Due to other commitments and interests, Reid or "Village" as he was lovingly called by his comrades, failed to commit to basic training and was unable to meet the minimum standard normally achieved in a private's first 9 months. Subsequently, Reid was kicked out of the regiment never to be seen again. [17]

Mixed Martial Arts career

Reid first got in to martial arts at 14 and with time turned to mixed martial arts: "It was just a natural progression. I started off doing Kung Fu/Karate-style tournaments before moving on to boxing, kickboxing, a little bit of Judo, Jiu Jitsu. MMA was a natural progression for a young lad wanting to find the latest and best style. It's just the most efficient and effective blend of martial arts really." [18] Alex tried out for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter but lost his tryout match to Dean Amasinger by unanimous decision. Reid attempted many triangle chokes throughout the match and had Amasinger locked in twice, but failed to finish the match and make it in to the house.

On 15 May 2010, Reid was supposed to return to the cage for the first time since 2007, taking on Tom "Kong" Watson at BAMMA 3. However, Reid has postponed the fight having sustained an injury during the filming of his Bravo "Fight Of His Life" programme.[19]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches 8 wins 8 losses
By knockout 3 4
By submission 4 1
By decision 1 4
Draws 1
No contests 1
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
England Tom Watson Loss BAMMA 4: Reid vs. Watson September 25, 2010 England Birmingham, England For the BAMMA Middleweight Championship.
Loss 8-8-1 (1) England Matt Ewin Decision (Unanimous) Cage Rage 23: Unbelievable September 22, 2007 3 5:00 England London, England For the Cage Rage British Middleweight Championship.
Loss 8-7-1 (1) Brazil Murilo Rua TKO (Cut) Cage Rage 21: Judgement Day April 21, 2007 1 0:28 England London, England
Loss 8-6-1 (1) France Xavier Foupa-Pokam Technical Decision (Unanimous) Cage Rage 19: Fearless December 9, 2006 2 5:00 England London, England
Loss 8-5-1 (1) United States Tony Fryklund Submission (Heel Hook) Cage Rage 18: Battleground September 30, 2006 1 1:32 England London, England
Loss 8-4-1 (1) United States Dave Menne Decision (Unanimous) Cage Rage 16: Critical Condition April 22, 2006 3 5:00 England London, England
Loss 8-3-1 (1) England Jason Tan Decision (Split) WCFC: No Guts No Glory March 18, 2006 3 5:00 England Manchester, England
Draw 8-2-1 (1) Japan Daijiro Matsui Majority Draw Cage Rage 14: Punishment December 3, 2005 3 5:00 England London, England
Win 8-2 (1) Japan Kyosuke Sasaki TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Cage Rage 12: The Real Deal July 2, 2005 1 5:00 England London, England
Loss 7-2 (1) United States Jorge Rivera KO (Strikes) Cage Rage 10: Deliverance February 26, 2005 1 0:41 England London, England
Win 7-1 (1) Brazil Tulio Palhares Submission (Triangle Choke) Cage Rage 9: No Mercy November 27, 2004 1 1:17 England London, England
Loss 6-1 (1) England Mark Weir TKO (Cut) Extreme Brawl 6 March 21, 2004 2 N/A England Bracknell, England
Win 6-0 (1) France Jean-François Lénogue Submission (Triangle Choke) Extreme Brawl 5 December 22, 2003 1 N/A England Bracknell, England
Win 5-0 (1) England Mark Day TKO (Strikes) Extreme Brawl 2 March 30, 2003 2 N/A England Bracknell, England
Win 4-0 (1) England Matt Ewin Submission (Ankle Lock) Extreme Brawl 1 December 15, 2002 2 N/A England Bracknell, England
No Contest 3-0 (1) Brazil Jean Silva No Contest (Cage Malfunction) Millennium Brawl 8 September 22, 2002 3 N/A England High Wycombe, England
Win 3-0 England Mark Singleton KO (Punch) Yorkshire Fight Night April 29, 2001 1 2:00 England Yorkshire, England
Win 2-0 Scotland Kieron McEntee Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Ultimate Fight Night December 9, 2000 N/A N/A England High Wycombe, England
Win 1-0 France Rosaire Letapin Decision (Unanimous) Pancrase UK November 25, 2000 N/A N/A England London, England MMA debut.

Celebrity Big Brother

On 3 January 2010 he became the third person to enter the Celebrity Big Brother House UK and was one of twelve housemates in the 7th series of Celebrity Big Brother. As he entered the Big Brother House he was referred to as "Jordan's current squeeze" and many references were made in the house about their relationship.

Tabloids reported of a brawl on 1 January 2010 between Reid and Price's ex-boyfriend Dane Bowers - who would also be appearing on Celebrity Big Brother. Reid stated just before going into the Big Brother house that he did not have a brawl with Bowers.[20] Chants of 'fight, fight, fight' were heard as Bowers arrived on stage just before entering the Big Brother house. Both Reid and Bowers denied that there had been any altercation between them and they became good friends in the house with Bowers branding Reid a "loveable prat".

Reid was heavily booed on his entry, which he acknowledged saying "this is why I'm here, to hopefully change these boos into cheers" during his time in the house. He managed to win over the public and on 29 January he won the show with 65% of the vote, with Bowers finishing as runner-up. As Reid left the house he was cheered with the crowd chanting 'Rocky, Rocky'. This was a reference to the nickname given to him by third placed finalist Vinnie Jones. During his interview with Davina McCall he mentioned Price by announcing that he is a 'man in love'. This prompted boos from the crowd and chants of 'dump her!' with McCall saying that Price's name had been like that of Voldemort in Harry Potter, in the house. Reid responded by saying and 'sorry' to the crowd before quickly saying 'no actually I'm not' and shouting 'I love Katie Price!'. Towards the end of series Big Brother arranged a party for all of the housemates, with awards. Reid was awarded 'Greediest Housemate' and 'Least Intelligent Housemate'.

Personal life

Reid began dating English glamour model Katie Price on 17 July 2009, thus becoming embroiled in intense publicity in the UK following the later divorce from Peter Andre.[21][22] Former lovers include Marie Thornton.[23] It was claimed by Price on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in December 2009 that the relationship "was over", though not long afterwards it appeared to remain intact.

On 2 February 2010, Reid and Price married in Las Vegas.[24] In July 2010 they had a wedding blessing held at their home for their family and friends to be there. The occasion was held at their mansion with the actual blessing being at their local church.[citation needed]

When not competing he works as a personal trainer.[18] Reid occasionally dressed up as a female alter-ego 'Roxanne'. This attracted attention from the UK tabloids. Reid subsequently announced that he had ceased cross-dressing.[25][26]

Reid has jokingly identified himself as trisexual.[27] He has no children; he would like to become a father and has designs on Price's children.[28]

References

  1. ^ Price stated, on an episode of Katie and Alex: For Better for Worse which aired on 28 July 2010, that Alex has been fighting for 12 years.
  2. ^ 'We are very much in love': Katie Price and Alex Reid get married in quickie Las Vegas wedding ceremony
  3. ^ Cage-fighting: A brief, brutal encounter
  4. ^ MMA record and stats
  5. ^ The Reidernator is poised for pandemonium
  6. ^ Alex Reid's family photo album
  7. ^ An interview with Alex Reid
  8. ^ Interview
  9. ^ "British Council: The British Films Catalogue".
  10. ^ Jordan's new cagefighter boyfriend comes to Aylesbury
  11. ^ Jordan's lover in a hardcore porn film
  12. ^ Jordan slams new lover Alex Reid
  13. ^ Katie Price and Alex Reid put on a show for the cameras after his vile sex scenes surface
  14. ^ Jordan's lover in a hardcore porn film
  15. ^ Jordan slams new lover Alex Reid
  16. ^ Katie Price and Alex Reid put on a show for the cameras after his vile sex scenes surface
  17. ^ Celebrity BB Spy
  18. ^ a b The Reidernator is poised for pandemonium
  19. ^ "Alex Reid Postpones Fight"
  20. ^ Katie Price's boyfriend Alex Reid denies fight claims
  21. ^ "Price spends night with ex-soap actor". 2009-07-26. Retrieved 2009-09-07.
  22. ^ Katie Price likes it rough! Dating MMA fighter Alex Reid!
  23. ^ Alex Reid bedded by Katie Price is "still in a relationship"
  24. ^ "Model Katie Price married Alex Reid in Vegas". BBC News. 2 February 2010.
  25. ^ Katie Price is my ideal woman: Alex Reid reveals all about his relationship with Jordan
  26. ^ Alex Reid: I'm killing off Roxanne
  27. ^ Alex Reid says he's a trisexual
  28. ^ Alex: I want children soon
Preceded by Celebrity Big Brother UK winner
Series 7 (2010) 		Succeeded by
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