Houston Alexander vs Gilbert Yvel

… Hip Hop

Native of Eat St. Louis Illinois, Houston’s career took off after migrating to Omaha, Nebraska. He organized the ‘Scribble Cru;’ a collection of graffiti artists, as well as the ‘Alliance Allstar B-boys and B-girls’ (who have toured with legends: Ice T, Salt & Pepa, Foxy Brown, Juvenile, Vanilla Ice, Tone-Loc, Tech N9Ne, Da Brat, Trina and many more). Alexander then hosted ‘Tuesday Night Titans’ – a weekly rap battle –which spurred Houston to create a record label, Hustle Music,...

… the assassin

Alexander made his UFC debut at UFC 71 on May 26, 2007 against Keith Jardine. He knocked out Jardine in 49 seconds during the first round. He has since trained full-time; three times a day and seven days a week. Alexander then signed a new three-fight contract with the UFC. At UFC 75 Alexander beat Alessio Sakara. Just like his previous fight, Sakara threw a couple of early shots before Alexander countered with close-contact strikes. “The way I was...

I AM

Houston “The Assassin” Alexander is one of the most unique competitors in mixed martial arts (MMA) today. Alexander, a noted slugger, began his career with a 6-1-0-1 record, which included five strike-related finishes. This string of performances earned Alexander a shot in the UFC®, and he made the most of it. Alexander instantly became a fan favorite from the moment he made his iconic debut at UFC® 71 in 2007. Coming into the fight as the underdog, Alexander shocked...

… My Community

Houston has also been a part of groups such as Mad Dad’s and was a keynote speaker for their ‘Points of Light’ presentation for former president George Bush Senior. Alexander is now a Fatherhood Specialist for Lutheran Family Services and helps to develop healthy relationships with new fathers through mentoring and child development. He also instructs M.O.V.E. a fitness class held at the local YMCA in Omaha, where he teaches members of the community how to properly maintain a...

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Houston Alexander vs Gilbert Yvel

Section Events, Fighter

RFA 2 Returns to Viaero Event Center Gilbert Yvel, Houston Alexander headline main event KEARNEY, Neb. – Two of the most powerful punchers and biggest brawlers in mixed martial arts headline the main event when the Resurrection Fighting Alliance returns to Kearney’s Viaero Event Center. RFA 2 includes 12 bouts that begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 30. Tickets are $30 and $50 (plus $6 fees) and go on sale Wednesday (Jan. 18) at the Event Center box office, by calling 308.338.8011 or online at www.kearneyevents.com. Ringside tables seat six and cost $600. Veteran fighters Gilbert Yvel and Houston Alexander will square off in the light heavyweight division. Both fighters fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship promotion and...