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Houston Alexander

Nickname The Assassin Birthdate 3/22/1972
Height / Weight 6'0" - 205lbs Place of Birth East St. Louis, Illinois, United States

Houston Alexander is a professional mixed martial arts fighter widely known for for his quick knockout performances. Alexander burst onto the MMA scene in 2007 with his 48 second knockout of Keith Jardine at UFC 71. He won 'knockout of the night' in his next fight against Alessio Sakara four months later at UFC 75.

Alexander's notable opponents include James Irvin, Thiago Silva, Kimbo Slice and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou.

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MMA Fight Pit: Genesis

Aug 13, 2011 9:00 PM EDT
Houston Alexander vs Razak Al-Hassan

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UFC on FUEL TV 2: The future of the UFC was on display in Sweden

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2012 2:00 AM EDT

The UFC is constantly evolving. Old stars retire, new stars take their place. At UFC on FUEL TV 2, fans saw several of those new stars shine.

UFC on FUEL TV 2 fight card: Preview, predictions and a complete guide to 'Gustafsson vs Silva' in Sweden

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 14, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

A comprehensive guide with all the information you need to know about the UFC on FUEL TV 2: "Gustafsson vs. Silva" event going down today (April 14, 2012) in Sweden.

UFC on Fuel TV 2 fight card: Alexander Gustafsson vs Thiago Silva preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 14, 2012 6:00 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the UFC on Fuel TV 2 main event between Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FUEL TV 2 predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 13, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

You know who's fighting at UFC on FUEL TV 2 on April 14 in Sweden. But do you know who's going to win? Nostradumbass does. Come with me if you want to live.

History in the Making: Thiago Silva makes quick work of Houston Alexander and Keith Jardine

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Apr 7, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

Thiago Silva makes his return to the Octagon next weekend in Sweden. We'll take a look back at two of his most brutal displays of violence, victories of Houston Alexander and Keith Jardine.

Morning Report: Brock Lesnar Hits the Rumor Mill, Canadian Politicians Punch Each Other in the Face

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 2, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Brock Lesnar hits the rumor mill, Canadian politicians punch each other in the face, and MMA has another throwback weekend in today's edition of the Morning Report.

Video: Maurice Smith Gets KO Win At Age 50, Complete RFA 2 Results

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 1, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Former UFC champion Maurice Smith put a cherry on top of his MMA career with a KO win at age 50.

Veterans Gilbert Yvel, Maurice Smith Score Big KOs at RFA 2

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Mar 31, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

MMA veteran Gilbert Yvel improved to 2-0 as a light heavyweight on Friday, as "The Hurrican" knocked out Houston Alexander in the first round of their Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2 main event in Nebraska.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2 Live Discussion

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 30, 2012 7:58 PM EDT

Join us at Bloody Elbow tonight for live discussion of Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2, featuring a main event of Gilbert Yvel vs. Houston Alexander.

Resurrection Fighting Alliance 2 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Yvel vs. Alexander' TONIGHT (March 30)

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Mar 30, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com LIVE fight coverage and results for Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) 2 for 'Yvel vs. Alexander' for Friday night (March 30, 2012).

RFA 2: Houston Alexander vs Gilbert Yvel and Dakota Cochrane vs Cliff Wright set for March 30

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 29, 2012 11:18 AM EDT

Get ready to see some familiar faces as Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) kicks off its second event on Friday night from the Viaero Event Center in Kearney, Nebraska.

Twitter Mailbag: Talking Rampage Jackson's UFC Beef, Gary Goodridge, and More

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Mar 16, 2012 12:07 PM EDT

Twitter mailbag questions on "Rampage" Jackson, Gary Goodridge and more. All the questions Twitter sees fit to post.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Maurice Smith Returns To The Cage At Age 50

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Feb 19, 2012 1:30 PM EST

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Maurice Smith will return to MMA action this March at the age of 50.

UFC On Fox 2 Results: Lavar Johnson Makes Heavyweight Division Interesting With Joey Beltran Knockout

by James Brady from SB Nation Bay Area on Jan 29, 2012 7:45 AM EST

UFC On FX: Fuel TV Preliminary Card Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jan 18, 2012 4:00 PM EST

UFC on FX: Fuel TV Preliminary Card Dissection (preview and analysis)

UFC Pay: A Closer Look At ESPN's Story

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Jan 13, 2012 3:22 PM EST

ESPN released an unsubstantiated story about UFC fighter pay. Find out the real truth behind the UFC's payment of it's competitors.

Strikeforce 'Rockhold vs Jardine' fight card: Luke Rockhold vs Keith Jardine preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 7, 2012 3:30 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tonight's main event match-up between Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold and UFC veteran Keith Jardine. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

There and back again: A rebirth at 185 pounds could put Keith Jardine back in the spotlight

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Jan 7, 2012 1:00 PM EST

The label of "UFC castoff" seemed to be permanently affixed to Keith Jardine's name. But with a win tonight, the label of "champion" might very well cover it up.

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine - Main Event Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Jan 7, 2012 12:08 PM EST

Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine - Main Event Dissection (preview and analysis)

Houston Alexander Cited for Alleged Child Abuse

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jan 2, 2012 5:30 PM EST

Houston Alexander was recently ticketed for child abuse for making his 16-year-old son box with him.

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