Houston Alexander "The Assassin"
Born East St Louis, Illinois, USA
Fighting out of Omaha, NE
Age: 36
Height 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight 205 lbs. (93 kg)
MMA Record (W-L-D) 8-3-0
TRAINING: We generally start out running or riding the bicycle first thing in the morning for a half hour and then we alternate between running hills or bicycle work. Then we get to some weight training for two or three hours. I have a bar routine that I generally put him through, which is light weights and lots of reps, which works the entire body. I then put him through some sprint work. Then we come back in the evening and we’ll go to Mick Doyle’s place and he’ll do his strength training, wrestling, and boxing. He’s generally putting in six, sometimes eight, hours a day. (Curly Alexander)
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started because I love to fight and love competition, but I felt that the ring and Octagon would be a better test for my skill. The gym keeps me disciplined and shows my kids that there is a time and a place to fight, and why it is important to stay disciplined, healthy and focused.
Accomplishments in amateur competition? None
Accomplishments in pro competition? 2004 Gladiator Championship light heavyweight division champion.
Ranks in any martial arts styles? None
Favorite grappling technique: I like to lift people off their feet and slam them into the ground and strike away.
Favorite Striking technique: Uppercuts
Do you have any heroes? My Mother and Grandmother because of the values and code of conduct that they instilled in me. They taught me that discipline would help me to never give up until I got what I wanted.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is the best level that I can test myself at. I want to bring back the excitement to the Octagon of guys who are just raw and tough and hungry to win.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Radio Broadcasting and community activist.
Discuss
Add this link to...
Tell a friend
Fighting out of Omaha, NE
Age: 36
Height 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight 205 lbs. (93 kg)
MMA Record (W-L-D) 8-3-0
TRAINING: We generally start out running or riding the bicycle first thing in the morning for a half hour and then we alternate between running hills or bicycle work. Then we get to some weight training for two or three hours. I have a bar routine that I generally put him through, which is light weights and lots of reps, which works the entire body. I then put him through some sprint work. Then we come back in the evening and we’ll go to Mick Doyle’s place and he’ll do his strength training, wrestling, and boxing. He’s generally putting in six, sometimes eight, hours a day. (Curly Alexander)
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started because I love to fight and love competition, but I felt that the ring and Octagon would be a better test for my skill. The gym keeps me disciplined and shows my kids that there is a time and a place to fight, and why it is important to stay disciplined, healthy and focused.
Accomplishments in amateur competition? None
Accomplishments in pro competition? 2004 Gladiator Championship light heavyweight division champion.
Ranks in any martial arts styles? None
Favorite grappling technique: I like to lift people off their feet and slam them into the ground and strike away.
Favorite Striking technique: Uppercuts
Do you have any heroes? My Mother and Grandmother because of the values and code of conduct that they instilled in me. They taught me that discipline would help me to never give up until I got what I wanted.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is the best level that I can test myself at. I want to bring back the excitement to the Octagon of guys who are just raw and tough and hungry to win.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Radio Broadcasting and community activist.
Discuss
Add this link to...
Tell a friend
Rank UFC is about users rankings UFC fighters
Comments