Fighter details Given Name: Houston Alexander
Nickname: "The Assassin"
Age: 54 | Date of Birth: 03/22/1972
Last Weight-in: 203 lbs
Height: 6'0"
Born: Omaha, Nebraska
Gyms & Affiliations: Grudge Training Center
Houston Alexander has a 17-16-1 professional record and is 54 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Grudge Training Center. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Houston Alexander career snapshot Recent form L-L-W-L-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 2-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Win vs Jeremy Smith Finish profile 82% 14 finishes in 17 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 14 recorded wins by knockout/TKO Houston Alexander quick answers What is Houston Alexander's record? Houston Alexander's professional MMA record is 17-16-1.
How old is Houston Alexander? Houston Alexander is 54 years old.
What weight class is Houston Alexander? Houston Alexander fights at Light Heavyweight in PFC.
How tall is Houston Alexander? Houston Alexander is 6'0" tall.
How much does Houston Alexander weigh? Houston Alexander competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 203 lbs.
What is Houston Alexander's Combat Edge Elo? Houston Alexander's professional MMA Elo is 1450, with a peak Elo of 1621.
How strong is Houston Alexander's recent opposition? Houston Alexander's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1516 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Houston Alexander's last fight? Houston Alexander's latest tracked pro fight was against Jeremy Smith at BKFC 43: Alexander vs. Smith on 2023.05.19.
What is Houston Alexander's recent form? Houston Alexander's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Houston Alexander usually win? Houston Alexander's 17 recorded wins include 14 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 82% ending before the final bell.
14 Wins by knockout
0 Wins by submission
3 Wins by decision
10 Loss by knockout
2 Loss by submission
4 Loss by decision
Houston Alexander stats Record : 17 / 16 / 1 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 3.64 Fighter 4.00 UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 56% Fighter 50% UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 6.38 Fighter 3.73 UFC light heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 53% Fighter 51% UFC light heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 0.59 Fighter 1.37 UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy 100% Fighter 26% UFC light heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 33% Fighter 58% UFC light heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0 Fighter 0.59 UFC light heavyweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win17-16-1 Jeremy Smith Record TBD DecisionBoxing (Bare Knuckle) Unanimous Not recorded BKFC 43: Alexander vs. Smith 2023.05.19 Details unavailable Win17-16-1 Joey Beltran Record TBD PunchesBoxing (Bare Knuckle) 0:38 R2 BKFC 33: Beltran vs. Alexander 2022.11.18 Details unavailable Win17-16-1 Jay Fish Record TBD KO/TKOBoxing (Bare Knuckle) 1:41 R1 BKFC Fight Night 2022.05.13 Details unavailable Win17-16-1 Wes Combs Record TBD Overhand RightBoxing (Bare Knuckle) 0:34 R1 BKFC 21: Cochrane vs. Richman 2021.09.10 Details unavailable Loss17-15-1 Rakim Cleveland 17-9-1 Punches 3:04 R3 Primus FC 2017.12.09 Details unavailable Loss17-14-1 Rakim Cleveland 16-9-1 Punches 4:45 R1 Extreme Challenge 234 2017.04.15 Details unavailable Win16-14-1 Brian Green 31-23-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded The Fight Series 2016.10.09 Details unavailable Loss16-13-1 Evan Nedd 5-6-0 Punches 4:57 R3 RFC 2: Aruba vs. The World 2016.04.29 Details unavailable Loss16-12-1 Guilherme Viana 6-2-0 Doctor Stoppage (cut) 5:00 R2 Bellator 146 2015.11.20 Details unavailable Loss16-11-1 Tony Lopez 36-18-0 KO/TKO 4:35 R3 Legend Fights 2015.07.24 Details unavailable Loss16-10-1 Virgil Zwicker 12-4-1 Decision Split Not recorded Bellator 132 2015.01.16 Details unavailable Draw16-10-0 Virgil Zwicker 12-4-0 Decision Majority Not recorded Bellator 129 2014.10.17 Details unavailable Cancelled17-16-1 James Thompson Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2014.10.17 Details unavailable Win15-10-0 Matt Uhde 3-4-0 Doctor Stoppage 5:00 R2 Bellator 117 2014.04.18 Details unavailable Loss15-9-0 Vladimir Matyushenko 26-7-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 99 2013.09.13 Details unavailable Win14-9-0 Chuck Grigsby 21-8-0 KO/TKO 1:39 R4 VFC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby 2013.07.27 Details unavailable Win13-9-0 Dennis Reed 45-56-1 Strikes 1:01 R1 VFC 39 2013.03.30 Details unavailable Loss13-8-0 Jan Błachowicz 15-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded KSW 20: Fighting Symphony 2012.09.15 Details unavailable Loss13-7-0 Gilbert Yvel 38-16-1 Punch 3:59 R1 RFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander 2012.03.30 Details unavailable Loss13-6-0 Steve Bossé 8-1-0 Elbow 4:11 R2 Instinct MMA 1 2011.10.07 Details unavailable Win12-6-0 Razak Al-Hassan 11-3-0 Retirement 5:00 R2 MMA Fight Pit 2011.08.13 Details unavailable Win11-6-0 Brian Albin 7-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Psychout MMA 2011.06.25 Details unavailable Cancelled17-16-1 James Irvin Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2011.03.11 Details unavailable Win10-6-0 Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou 9-6-0 Punches 1:31 R2 Shark Fights 13 2010.09.11 Details unavailable Win9-6-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2010.06.11 Details unavailable No Contest9-6-0 Justin Grizzard 5-10-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Extreme Challenge 2010.03.27 Details unavailable Loss9-5-0 Joey Beltran 9-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Xtreme Fight Night 2010.01.16 Details unavailable Loss9-4-0 Kimbo Slice 4-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale 2009.12.05 Details unavailable Win8-4-0 Sherman Pendergarst 11-14-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.09.18 Details unavailable Cancelled17-16-1 Andre Gusmao Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.05.23 Details unavailable Loss8-3-0 Eric Schafer 9-3-2 Arm Triangle Choke 4:53 R1 UFC Fight Night 15 2008.09.17 View details Loss8-2-0 James Irvin 13-4-0 Superman Punch 0:08 R1 UFC Fight Night 13 2008.04.02 View details Loss8-1-0 Thiago Silva 11-0-0 Punches 3:25 R1 UFC 78: Validation 2007.11.17 Details unavailable Win7-1-0 Alessio Sakara 11-5-0 Knee & Puches 1:01 R1 UFC 75: Champion vs Champion 2007.09.08 Details unavailable Win6-1-0 Keith Jardine 13-2-1 Punches 0:48 R1 UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson 2007.05.26 View details No Contest5-1-0 Todd Allee 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Extreme Challenge 2007.03.31 Details unavailable Win5-1-0 Jon Murphy 4-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Extreme Challenge 2007.03.31 Details unavailable Win4-1-0 Demian Decorah 6-10-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.01.12 Details unavailable Win3-1-0 Brandon Quigley 5-5-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2004.11.03 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.03.15 Details unavailable Win1-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.08.18 Details unavailable Win0-1-0 Jamie Webb 2-16-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2001.06.30 Details unavailable Loss0-0-0 Jason Medina 4-1-0 Arm Triangle Choke 0:47 R2 Extreme Challenge 2001.06.16 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Houston Alexander Virgil Zwicker Vladimir Matyushenko Gilbert Yvel Joey Beltran Kimbo Slice Eric Schafer James Irvin Thiago Silva Compare Houston Alexander with peers vs Sam Fournier vs Joe Schilling vs Amar Nessar vs Matthew O'Rourke Amateur fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win3-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.03.18 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.07.16 Details unavailable Win1-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2003.01.11 Details unavailable Loss1-0-0 Josh Neer 3-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.08.28 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2002.06.19 Details unavailable Embed Houston Alexander's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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