Comments on: Houston Alexander Interview: “My ground game is just as good as anyone in the UFC.” http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/ Your Destination for Insider MMA News and Opinion Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:47:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Hater http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-50312 Hater Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:56:22 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-50312 Houston's ground game is non-existent. Watch the Eric Schafer Fight. Schafer passes Houston's guard without resistance and is able to have his way with Houston the entire time. I know you may argue that Schafer has excellent BJJ, but this was not a case of excellent BJJ it was the fact that Houston was completely out of his element on the ground. Amatuer grapplers could beat Houston on the ground. He's an exciting fighter don't get me wrong. Much like Chuck Liddell in the fact that you know what you are going to get when you see Houston step into the ring, however as we have seen with both fighters, they can be a huge dissapointment if their game plan doesn't work and it's happening more and more as this game continues to evolve and produce true well-rounded fighters. Houston’s ground game is non-existent. Watch the Eric Schafer Fight. Schafer passes Houston’s guard without resistance and is able to have his way with Houston the entire time. I know you may argue that Schafer has excellent BJJ, but this was not a case of excellent BJJ it was the fact that Houston was completely out of his element on the ground. Amatuer grapplers could beat Houston on the ground. He’s an exciting fighter don’t get me wrong. Much like Chuck Liddell in the fact that you know what you are going to get when you see Houston step into the ring, however as we have seen with both fighters, they can be a huge dissapointment if their game plan doesn’t work and it’s happening more and more as this game continues to evolve and produce true well-rounded fighters.

]]> By: Dan Jones http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-45578 Dan Jones Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:15:53 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-45578 Ithink that houston is a great fighter with great power and I really enjoy watching him fight he is really exiting. Ithink that houston is a great fighter with great power and I really enjoy watching him fight he is really exiting.

]]> By: Alejandro Perez http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-29348 Alejandro Perez Thu, 29 May 2008 18:04:50 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-29348 yo u r amazing please call me at my num to teach me some moves p>s yo da man yo u r amazing please call me at my num to teach me some moves p>s yo da man

]]> By: Kidnic http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-23210 Kidnic Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:37:59 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-23210 Houston "we have a ground game problem" Alexander Houston “we have a ground game problem” Alexander

]]> By: Lacionna M. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-8324 Lacionna M. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:33:14 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-8324 Hes a very good martial arts fighter HOUSTEN u rock the house once agian does he remember Lacionna? Hes a very good martial arts fighter HOUSTEN u rock the house once agian does he remember Lacionna?

]]> By: Lacionna M. http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-8323 Lacionna M. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:32:03 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-8323 Housten is a very good martial arts fighter but does he remember Lacionna? Housten is a very good martial arts fighter but does he remember Lacionna?

]]> By: Donte' DKA$H Burney http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-8208 Donte' DKA$H Burney Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:10:38 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-8208 All I gotta say is you gotta respect a man taking care of 6 kids, constantly on the grind, and still knocking opponents out. The man still doing everything he wants to do and has an impressive record. Who needs to be concerned about his cardio if he still knows how to win. Maybe someone can wear him out, but I guess we'll see once someone gets past his first line of defense. "Keep All Society Hip-Hop_ DKA$H" All I gotta say is you gotta respect a man taking care of 6 kids, constantly on the grind, and still knocking opponents out. The man still doing everything he wants to do and has an impressive record. Who needs to be concerned about his cardio if he still knows how to win. Maybe someone can wear him out, but I guess we’ll see once someone gets past his first line of defense. “Keep All Society Hip-Hop_ DKA$H”

]]> By: Zabazoo http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-6459 Zabazoo Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:20:46 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-6459 Well, so much for that idea. Well, so much for that idea.

]]> By: chris http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-6260 chris Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:16:26 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-6260 houston alexander is the man! i know you'll get past your opponent at UFC 78... =) houston alexander is the man! i know you’ll get past your opponent at UFC 78… =)

]]> By: Five Ounces of Pain | UFC 78 Video: If you ask for a knockout, Houston Alexander is going to give it to you http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-6098 Five Ounces of Pain | UFC 78 Video: If you ask for a knockout, Houston Alexander is going to give it to you Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:38:35 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-6098 [...] In addition to the video, you can still enjoy 5 Oz. contributing writer Adam Morgan’s exclusive interview that he conducted with Houston several months back by clicking here. [...] [...] In addition to the video, you can still enjoy 5 Oz. contributing writer Adam Morgan’s exclusive interview that he conducted with Houston several months back by clicking here. [...]

]]> By: Jah Poet http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-5898 Jah Poet Sat, 10 Nov 2007 13:25:18 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-5898 A/H is doing a great job. I would like to see him go a few rounds with a ground tech. But Sakara just got ran through. The funny thing is JJ dont work when your getting punched in the faced and knocked out. He has a great first line...just like he said. And seeing him man handle K/J . . . . crazy. Rashad Evans is afraid of his own team mate. A/H is doing a great job. I would like to see him go a few rounds with a ground tech. But Sakara just got ran through. The funny thing is JJ dont work when your getting punched in the faced and knocked out. He has a great first line…just like he said. And seeing him man handle K/J . . . . crazy. Rashad Evans is afraid of his own team mate.

]]> By: IHeartRashad http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-5539 IHeartRashad Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:35:49 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-5539 Houston Alexander is for suck. Rashad is the best LHW in the business and he would destroy Houston. Rashad is big and strong and handsome and undefeated. One day after retiring from the UFC, I believe Rashad will be our president. Yeah Rashad! Go Rashad! Houston Alexander is for suck.

Rashad is the best LHW in the business and he would destroy Houston. Rashad is big and strong and handsome and undefeated. One day after retiring from the UFC, I believe Rashad will be our president.

Yeah Rashad! Go Rashad!

]]> By: Jorge http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-5427 Jorge Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:41:06 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-5427 Hey Fred....You are an idiot. Last time i checked Jardine beat Lidell. Plus how can you write about what you haven't seen. I hope Houston continues to win but just like you i have no idea weather he can do anything other than knock guys out until someone gets him on the ground. As far as i am concerned this man has earned my respect, he seems to be genuine classy and can kick ass what more can you ask for??? Hey Fred….You are an idiot. Last time i checked Jardine beat Lidell. Plus how can you write about what you haven’t seen. I hope Houston continues to win but just like you i have no idea weather he can do anything other than knock guys out until someone gets him on the ground. As far as i am concerned this man has earned my respect, he seems to be genuine classy and can kick ass what more can you ask for???

]]> By: Meedao.com » Blog Archive » Houston Alexander Interview: “My Ground Game Is Just As Good As Anyone In the UFC.” http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-3237 Meedao.com » Blog Archive » Houston Alexander Interview: “My Ground Game Is Just As Good As Anyone In the UFC.” Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:52:25 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-3237 [...] Full Article: Here [...] [...] Full Article: Here [...]

]]> By: Teddy Bozak http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-3158 Teddy Bozak Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:08:34 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-3158 His background is in wrestling, that's what he's always done. Didn't you read the comment about him slamming the guy and breaking the boards in the ring, I saw it. He wrestled in high school so that's not a problem. As far as jiu-jitsu he's training in that area right now, but just because he knocks guys out super fast doesn't mean he can't wrestle. By the way I don't think anyone's stronger than him in the 205 lb class. His background is in wrestling, that’s what he’s always done. Didn’t you read the comment about him slamming the guy and breaking the boards in the ring, I saw it. He wrestled in high school so that’s not a problem. As far as jiu-jitsu he’s training in that area right now, but just because he knocks guys out super fast doesn’t mean he can’t wrestle.

By the way I don’t think anyone’s stronger than him in the 205 lb class.

]]> By: Houston Alexander - Fight Forum - Boxing - UFC - Pride - K1 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-3085 Houston Alexander - Fight Forum - Boxing - UFC - Pride - K1 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:57:11 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-3085 [...] don't get how him being a KO artist suddenly prevents him from having any ground skills. Read this interview, he actually seems like a pretty cool guy and definitely not gansta as you so eloquently put! He [...] [...] don’t get how him being a KO artist suddenly prevents him from having any ground skills. Read this interview, he actually seems like a pretty cool guy and definitely not gansta as you so eloquently put! He [...]

]]> By: Raghunath http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-3054 Raghunath Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:31:28 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-3054 Houston is one of the best newcomers in the UFC lightweight division. The question still remains: Can he really go three or even five rounds? He claims his ground game is just as good as his striking, but till he proves that in the cage, I guess I won't put him in the top ten in LHW ... yet. Houston is one of the best newcomers in the UFC lightweight division. The question still remains: Can he really go three or even five rounds? He claims his ground game is just as good as his striking, but till he proves that in the cage, I guess I won’t put him in the top ten in LHW … yet.

]]> By: Wywiad 5oz: Houston Alexander przepytywany przez Adama Morgana at MMA Blog http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-2965 Wywiad 5oz: Houston Alexander przepytywany przez Adama Morgana at MMA Blog Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:26:16 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-2965 [...] Zosta?a te? wyja?niona sprawa zdj?cia powy?ej, a raczej napisu na pi??ciach. Wywiad dla 50z przeprowadzi? Adam [...] [...] Zosta?a te? wyja?niona sprawa zdj?cia powy?ej, a raczej napisu na pi??ciach. Wywiad dla 50z przeprowadzi? Adam [...]

]]> By: Screwface http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-2953 Screwface Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:41:02 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-2953 hes a guy with raw talent, and thats rare. once he gets better trainers and sparring partners he should go all the way. yes once he fights an A level opponent, he might get his wakeup call, but thats when changing your training camp makes all the difference. seems like a good representitive for the sport, as i cant stand arrogant fighters no matter how good they are hes a guy with raw talent, and thats rare. once he gets better trainers and sparring partners he should go all the way. yes once he fights an A level opponent, he might get his wakeup call, but thats when changing your training camp makes all the difference. seems like a good representitive for the sport, as i cant stand arrogant fighters no matter how good they are

]]> By: Fred http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/comment-page-1/#comment-2948 Fred Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:40:56 +0000 http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/28/houston-alexander-interview-my-ground-game-is-just-as-good-as-anyone-in-the-ufc/#comment-2948 I respect Houston a lot, but you have to laugh at that "first line of defense" crap. This guy brawls and does submission wrestling. He seems to have no formal JJ (or even wrestling) training whatsoever. His answers to the jiu-jitsu questions show his lack of formal training. It's a guarantee that Houston is going to run into opponents who crack his "first line of defense". They are going to take him to the ground and completely destroy this guy. He's 35 years old, training with guys who aren't the elite trainers in the sport. The combined records of his opponents (except Jardine and Sakara) are among the worst in the sport. Houston will get killed when he fights any A-level guy who can get past the initial 2-minute barrage. He's not going to last. I respect Houston a lot, but you have to laugh at that “first line of defense” crap. This guy brawls and does submission wrestling. He seems to have no formal JJ (or even wrestling) training whatsoever. His answers to the jiu-jitsu questions show his lack of formal training.

It’s a guarantee that Houston is going to run into opponents who crack his “first line of defense”. They are going to take him to the ground and completely destroy this guy. He’s 35 years old, training with guys who aren’t the elite trainers in the sport. The combined records of his opponents (except Jardine and Sakara) are among the worst in the sport.

Houston will get killed when he fights any A-level guy who can get past the initial 2-minute barrage. He’s not going to last.

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