Houston Alexander cited for misdemeanor child abuse after boxing son
It’s not uncommon for parents to spank their children when the kids have misbehaved. However, Houston Alexander has his own unique strategy when it comes to disciplining teenagers and it involves a lesson in the sweet science. Alexander was ticketed last week for misdemeanor child abuse after police were called to his residence in Omaha, Nebraska to find his sixteen year old son with a “slightly... [Read More...]
Houston Alexander returns August 13 against Razak Al-Hassan in Albuquerque
Former UFC slugger Houston Alexander will look for a fourth straight win next weekend at “MMA Fight Pit: Genesis” when he takes on 11-3 grappler “Razor” Razak Al-Hassan, a submission specialist perhaps best remembered for a bout against Steve Cantwell at a 2008 UFC event where he refused to tap to an Armbar and subsequently suffered a dislocated elbow for his gutsy showing. Their match-up will... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Houston Alexander earns chance for redemption against James Irvin at Shark Fights 14
The first time Houston Alexander ran into James Irvin in a cage it was 2008 at UFC Fight Night 13 and the bout lasted less than ten seconds after Irvin landed a fight-ending Superman Punch in the opening sequence of strikes. It appears he will now have an opportunity to avenge the loss as Shark Fights has announced Alexander will face “The Sandman” as part of co-headlining action on March 11 at... [Read More...]
Prangley survives late surge at Shark Fights 13 to hand Jardine fifth-straight loss
Saturday night’s Shark Fights 13 card was viewed by many as being the first leg of Keith Jardine’s journey back to the UFC after receiving his release last June. However, by the end of the show “The Dean of Mean” had taken two steps back rather than one forward towards his goal of returning to the Octagon. Jardine found himself on the wrong side of a split-decision to opponent Trevor Prangley... [Read More...]
Paul Daley forfeits percentage of salary after coming in heavy for Shark Fights 13
It wouldn’t be hard to imagine John Williams’ famous score from the movie “Jaws” echoing in Paul Daley’s mind as he stepped closer and closer to the Shark Fights 13 scale late Friday afternoon. The hard-hitting Brit measured in at three-quarters of a pound over the limit for his main card bout against Jorge Masvidal at the event and as a result will have a 10% bite taken out of the “to... [Read More...]
Dana White: Houston Alexander’s strategist for Kimbo fight should be ‘kicked in the nuts for about five minutes’
While Dana White has already made his plans to cut Houston Alexander public, the UFC President recently went a step further in a recent interview with MMAFanhouse, stating that whoever came up with the battle plan for the normally exciting to watch light heavyweight should be treated to a one sided game of roshambo. “Whoever came up with Houston Alexander’s game plan ought to be kicked... [Read More...]
Dana White: Houston Alexander released from UFC after doing the ‘Kalib Starnes’
You can chalk light heavyweight knockout artist Houston Alexander up to being the most recent victim of the big UFC axe following his less than spectacular performance during his recent loss to Kimbo Slice during The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale. Alexander has been cut from the promotion according to UFC President Dana White, who made the news public at the pre-event press conference according to a recent... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice defeats Houston Alexander during TUF 10 Finale
Kevin Ferguson, aka Kimbo Slice, has proven that he belongs inside of the Octagon once and for all as the former Youtube brawler managed to come out on top of a catchweight showdown between himself and the heavy handed Houston Alexander . The pair threw down during this evening’s The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale that took place from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. In what came... [Read More...]
It’s On! Kimbo Slice vs. Houston Alexander catchweight bout set for TUF 10 Finale
It’s on like Donkey Kong as two of the sport’s most feared sluggers will collide in December. Kimbo Slice will face off with Houston Alexander at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale from the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas on December 5, according to a recent report on The Times of Northwest Indiana citing sources close to Alexander. Talk of this anticipated match-up between knockout specialists... [Read More...]
Tim Sylvia and Houston Alexander win by TKO at Adrenaline MMA IV
UFC veterans Tim Sylvia and Houston Alexander have placed themselves back in the winners circle by each notching first round TKO victories over their respected opponents at Adrenaline MMA IV. Former UFC heavyweight champion bounced back from three consecutive losses as he battered Jason Riley early in the first round for the convincing stoppage victory. It became obvious that Sylvia was getting the... [Read More...]
Houston Alexander added to Adrenaline IV
A co-headlining bout between power punching Octagon veteran Houston Alexander and Sherman Pendergarst has been set for Adrenaline IV. The main event for the card will be former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia facing off with Jason Riley. FiveOuncesOfPain.com had previously reported the bout after Riley had leaked the news on his MySpace account. Adrenaline IV will take place at the Mid-America... [Read More...]
Houston Alexander is latest victim of UFC 98 curse
The hits just keep on coming. Another fighter has fallen victim to the UFC 98 injury curse as Houston Alexander has been forced to withdraw due to a broken hand he suffered during training. MMAJunkie has a report detailing the Alexander injury that will force him to miss out on his bout with Andre Gusmao. They are also reporting that Gusmao will still be on the card but no opponent has been named as... [Read More...]
Houston Alexander: Adrenaline Rush
UFC light heavyweight power puncher, Houston Alexander, was featured on the most recent episode of Sports Science on the Fox Sports Network. The focus of the show was to try to determine how natural adrenaline can affect punching power, and if that natural adrenaline could be reproduced using supplements. In a nut shell, the show wanted to find out how much harder you could punch when you were angry,... [Read More...]
It’s too early to give up on Houston Alexander
I’m getting a little tired of all the accusations that Houston Alexander hasn’t been training on the ground. How do any of us know for sure what Alexander has or hasn’t been doing? Just because someone doesn’t show fluent ground fighting skills in a full-on fight doesn’t necessarily mean it’s from a lack of effort. At the risk of sounding like a snob, I think more... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer Preview
If there’s one thing that’s for certain in the world of mixed martial arts right now it’s that UFC Fight Night 15 is being slept on in a big, big way. So that’s why we’re going to start previewing the fights on the main card beginning today with Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer. Going into this fight there is a lot to prove for both fighters. Houston Alexander is coming... [Read More...]
MMA on MTV?
While conducting an interview with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Marcus Jones for CBSSports.com, the former NFL star revealed that he is next scheduled to fight on May 30 in Atlantic City, N.J. Jones will be a part of Florida-based World Fighting Championships’ “North vs. South” event at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in a heavyweight clash against Judo standout Hercules... [Read More...]
Special: BTLS.com interview with ex-NFL player Marcus Jones
As a part of our content agreement with The Bubba the Love Sponge Show® website, BTLS.com, our content is not only featured in their MMA section but BTLS will also be providing us with content from time-to-time. I’ve covered the NFL for many years and followed the career of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Marcus Jones for several years. Jones has retired from the NFL but has not retired as an... [Read More...]
