Houston Alexander vs James Irvin
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Striking career totals
Grappling career totals
Career UFC bouts
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 40.0% 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.
Both are rated 800 ELO. Career peaks are 1,060 for Houston Alexander and 1,000 for James Irvin. Houston Alexander has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 2 victories, a 100.0% finish rate. James Irvin has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 75.0% 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 48.
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.
Have Houston Alexander and James Irvin fought before?
Yes. Houston Alexander and James Irvin have fought once in the UFC. James Irvin won by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon on April 2, 2008.
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Who has more UFC wins, Houston Alexander or James Irvin?
James Irvin has more UFC wins: 4 to 2. Houston Alexander's UFC record is 2-4; James Irvin's is 4-6.
KO/TKO wins: Houston Alexander 2, James Irvin 3. Submission wins: Houston Alexander 0, James Irvin 0.
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Who is taller, Houston Alexander or James Irvin?
James Irvin is taller at 6'2", to Houston Alexander's 6'0" (2 inches). James Irvin has the longer reach: 75 inches to 72.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.