31 Facts About Houston Alexander

Houston Alexander was born on March 22,1972 and is an American former professional mixed martial artist who last competed in 2017.

Houston Alexander was athletic growing up, and attended Omaha North High School, where he played football and wrestled, excelling at both and started boxing when he was a teenager.

Houston Alexander then worked as a head machine operator at an asphalt company, before turning to mixed martial arts.

Houston Alexander made his UFC debut at UFC 71 on May 26,2007, against Keith Jardine.

Houston Alexander knocked out Jardine in 49 seconds during the first round in a huge upset.

Houston Alexander has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week.

Houston Alexander then signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC.

Just like his previous fight, Sakara threw a couple of early shots before Houston Alexander countered with close-contact strikes.

At UFC 78 Houston Alexander faced then undefeated contender Thiago Silva.

Houston Alexander followed with three more devastating punches to the face that knocked him unconscious and Steve Mazzagatti rushed in to stop the fight.

Houston Alexander immediately got to his feet and protested the quick stoppage.

Houston Alexander fought Eric "Red" Schafer at UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.

Houston Alexander was scheduled to face Andre Gusmao at UFC 98, but had to withdraw due to a broken hand suffered in training camp.

Houston Alexander defeated Pendergarst by TKO due to leg kicks that dropped "The Tank" followed by punches on the ground.

Houston Alexander made his return to the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale against internet superstar Kimbo Slice at a catchweight of 215 pounds.

Houston Alexander was defeated by Kimbo Slice by unanimous decision in a bout that many thought would not make it out of the first round.

Shortly following the loss, Houston Alexander was cut from the UFC.

Houston Alexander next faced Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on September 11,2010, at Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley.

Houston 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 Houston Alexander 8 seconds into the 1st round via a superman punch.

Houston Alexander dominated and won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage by a cut.

Houston Alexander was knocked out in the 2nd round via a brutal elbow to the head from the clinch.

Houston Alexander took on knockout-artist and longtime veteran Gilbert Yvel on Friday, March 30,2012, at the second Resurrection Fighting Alliance show.

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

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

Houston 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.

Houston Alexander won the fight via TKO due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.

Houston Alexander was expected to face Pride FC veteran James Thompson on October 17,2014, at Bellator 129 in a heavyweight bout.

Houston Alexander made an appearance on the Fox Sports Network's "Sport Science" in 2009.

Today Houston Alexander is a DJ on KOPW 106.9, a local radio station in Omaha.

Houston Alexander has been vocal about Omaha's lack of support for its hip hop artists.

Houston Alexander donated one of his kidneys to his oldest daughter in 2000.