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    Houston Alexander vs James Irvin

    Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history

    Fighter 1
    VS
    Fighter 2
    Top Rated Fighters

    Key Stats

    Houston AlexandervsJames Irvin
    6
    Fights
    10
    2
    Wins
    4
    2
    Finishes
    3
    0
    Title Fights
    0
    92
    Sig. Strikes
    59
    1
    Takedowns
    0
    1:49
    Control Time
    1:42

    Striking Stats

    Houston AlexandervsJames Irvin
    92
    Sig. Strikes Landed
    59
    55.8%
    Sig. Strike Acc.
    48.8%
    15.3
    Sig. Str / Fight
    5.9
    3
    Knockdowns
    3
    49
    Head Strikes
    29
    7
    Body Strikes
    8
    36
    Leg Strikes
    22

    Grappling Stats

    Houston AlexandervsJames Irvin
    1
    Takedowns Landed
    0
    100%
    Takedown Acc.
    0%
    0.2
    TD / Fight
    0
    0
    Sub. Attempts
    1
    0
    Reversals
    1

    Tale of the Tape

    54 yrs
    Age
    47 yrs
    6' 0"
    Height
    6' 2"
    205 lbs.
    Weight
    205 lbs.
    72"
    Reach
    75"
    Orthodox
    Stance
    Orthodox
    874
    ELO Rating
    838
    1,050
    Peak ELO
    1,000
    33.3%
    Win Rate
    40%
    100%
    Finish Rate
    75%

    Career Snapshot

    Retired
    Status
    Retired
    6
    Total Fights
    10
    2-4
    UFC Record
    4-6
    0
    Win Streak
    0
    2
    Best Streak
    2
    0
    Title Wins
    0
    WLLLL
    Last 5
    WWLLL

    Win Method Breakdown

    Houston Alexander
    KO/TKO (2)100%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (0)0%
    James Irvin
    KO/TKO (3)75%
    Submission (0)0%
    Decision (0)0%

    Head-to-Head Record

    Houston Alexander0
    –
    James Irvin1
    L
    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs LauzonKO/TKO - R1
    Apr 2, 2008

    Common Opponents (2)

    L1L
    Thiago Silva
    L1L
    W1W
    Alessio Sakara
    L1L
    Who Wins?
    Houston Alexander ProfileJames Irvin Profile

    Houston Alexander vs James Irvin: Matchup Breakdown

    Houston Alexander is 2-4 in the Light Heavyweight division with a 33.3% win rate. James Irvin is 4-6 at Light Heavyweight, winning 40% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

    They have met 1 time. James Irvin leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon on Apr 2, 2008, won by James Irvin by KO/TKO in round 1.

    Houston Alexander holds the higher ELO rating, 874 to 838. Career peaks are 1,050 for Houston Alexander and 1,000 for James Irvin. Houston Alexander has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 2 victories, a 100% finish rate. James Irvin has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 75% of the time.

    Houston Alexander stands 6' 0" with a reach of 72" and fights orthodox. James Irvin is 6' 2" with a reach of 75", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for James Irvin. Houston Alexander is 54, James Irvin is 47.

    Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Houston Alexander has landed 92 significant strikes at 55.8% accuracy with 1 takedown and 1:49 of control time. James Irvin has landed 59 at 48.8% with 0 takedowns and 1:42 of control.

    They share 2 common opponents: Thiago Silva, Alessio Sakara.