[4], Alexander then signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC. [21] Alexander instead faced Virgil Zwicker. Since its inception in 2003, Houston partners with principals, teachers, & volunteers at K-12 schools & colleges in the Omaha metropolitan area and teaches the history of hip hop through music, dance, and art. 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. Calvillo needed just one victory to put herself... By: Brian Knapp“The Devastator” started his career with 12 straight wins and For the 5150 Combat League Heavyweight Championship. Fight of the Night. Błachowicz dominated Alexander on the ground for most of the fight, he lost via unanimous decision. [28], Alexander donated one of his kidneys to his oldest daughter in 2000. 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. 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. Cyborg. Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris Alexander landed an accidental eye poke which rendered Grizzard unable to continue. 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 contender for the Alexander was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, and lived there for the first eight years of his life. Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved. Pictures: One Championship ‘Reign Of Dynasties II’, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars, Neil Magny agrees to fight Khamzat Chimaev, asks ‘What’s the Alexander was deducted one point for headbutting. The fight was characterized by Alexander circling away from Kimbo while utilizing quick but not powerful leg kicks instead of directly engaging him. "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. Under Houston's vision, we can improve society through education, culture, exercise, and community. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". Houston lost via one punch KO in the first round. Up Next. [5] Just like his previous fight, Sakara threw a couple of early shots before Alexander countered with close-contact strikes. "My short strikes are really, really good, and that’s from lifting weights and doing a lot of reps.". Ultimate Fighting Championship light... By: Tristen CritchfieldWith all due respect to the continued dominance of Amanda UFC 25: Beast Mode. Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 180. The fight was cancelled on March 2 due to a training injury suffered by Alexander and a failed drug test by Irvin. [16] Alexander defeated Pendergarst by TKO due to leg kicks that dropped "The Tank" followed by punches on the ground. Alexander immediately got to his feet and protested the quick stoppage. Alexander was expected to face Pride FC veteran James Thompson on October 17, 2014 at Bellator 129 in a heavyweight bout. 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. from the second season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” based on their... monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Jessica Andrade Body Shot KOs... UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Jimmy Crute Obliterates Nunes, the most intriguing action at UFC Register now for special pre-sale access and up-to-date information about UFC Fight Night Houston! Ultimate Fighting Championship’s deep strawweight division, Up Next. Register now for special pre-sale access and up-to-date information about UFC Fight Night 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 Alexander 8 seconds into the 1st round via a superman punch. [23] Zwicker won the bout via split decision. 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. [6] Irvin led off with a superman punch to the jaw that knocked Alexander down. The eight-second knockout tied the record for the fastest knockout in the UFC alongside Don Frye's knockout at UFC 8. hold-up?’, Teofimo Lopez, Jr. hanging out with Chito Vera after his win On April 18, 2014, Alexander faced Matt Uhde at Bellator 117. In the fight Silva achieved mounted position on top of Alexander and landed punches until the referee called a stop to the contest. Shortly following the loss, Alexander was cut from the UFC.[18]. Alexander faced Razak Al-Hassan at MMA Fight Pit: Genesis. He knocked out Jardine in 49 seconds during the first round in a huge upset. [1] A professional competitor since 2001, he has fought for the UFC, Bellator, Shark Fights, the RFA, and KSW. He followed with three more devastating punches to the face that knocked him unconscious[7] and Steve Mazzagatti rushed in to stop the fight. A rematch with Zwicker took place at Bellator 132. His Midwest Alliance act was active through the 1990s and into the new millennium, and is seen as influential on the Omaha 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. Follow the rise of Jan Blachowicz as he made his way through the ranks to a light heavyweight title shot against Dominick Reyes at UFC 253. [27], Today Alexander is a DJ on KOPW 106.9, a local radio station in Plattsmouth. The Houston Alexander Foundation uplifts the youth through educational programs and activities to promote a more positive self-image, benefiting families and communities across America and the globe. Houston Alexander official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Light Heavyweight fighter from United States. On March 30, 2013, Alexander defeated Dennis Reed via submission due to punches at Victory Fighting Championship 39. [8] The loss was officially ruled as a TKO due to strikes,[9][10][11] although some sources list it as a KO. Alexander made an appearance on the Fox Sports Network's "Sport Science" in 2009. 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At UFC 78 Alexander faced then undefeated contender Thiago Silva. Fantasy match-ups? By: Ben DuffyWith 20/20 hindsight, Sherdog’s Ben Duffy re-drafts the 16 fighters Comments? [19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. He was knocked out in the 2nd round via a brutal elbow to the head from the clinch. Alexander made his return to the UFC at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale against internet superstar Kimbo Slice at a catchweight of 215 pounds. emerged as the No. Alexander is probably best known for his brutal upset first-round knockout of Keith Jardine in his UFC debut at UFC 71. UFC Fight Night 180 Prelims: Guram Kutateladze Upends Undefeated... UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play,... Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino Notches First Submission Win in Bellator... Boxing Highlights: Teofimo Lopez Upsets Vasiliy Lomachenko, Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 18, 2020, Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 11, 2020, UFC Fight Night 180 Post-Fight Press Conference Video. 250 occurred in the bantamweight division. Modestas... Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. Alexander then worked as a head machine operator at an asphalt company, before turning to mixed martial arts. [17] 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. Houston Alexander (born March 22, 1972) is an American professional mixed martial artist who last competed in 2017. At UFC 75 Alexander beat Italian Alessio Sakara. In honor of Khamzat Chimaev's 10 day turnaround for his fight against Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas, we look back at the Top 5 fastest turnarounds in UFC history. [22] The fight ended in a majority draw due to a point being deducted for repeated illegal headbutting. [3], He has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week. Alexander next faced Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou on September 11, 2010 at Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs. Prangley. [1] Alexander has also been vocal about Omaha's lack of support for its hip hop artists. Register now for special pre-sale access and up-to-date information about UFC Fight Night Houston!
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