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Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:55 pm EST

Kimbo versus Alexander at TUF 10 Finale just a matter of time

By Steve Cofield

Houston last locked horns with a heavyweight (blogger) at UFC 78

Houston Alexander went through the final formalities in Las Vegas today in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission to set up his rumored fight against Kimbo Slice at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale in Las Vegas on Dec. 5. At the age of 37, Alexander was required by the NSAC to apply for a license.

The news reported by MMAJunkie puts a bit of damper the remainder of TUF 10 where there is still a chance Kimbo fights again. The swirling Alexander rumors put to rest any notion that Kimbo may have reached the TUF 10 Finale. Word has it that the fight will be at a catch weight of 215 pounds.

Several fighters at UFC 104 in Los Angeles told Cagewriter they had seen Kimbo recently and he did look trimmer. Slice's fight on the reality show was at 230 pounds. He lost that fight to Roy Nelson.

Alexander last fought in the UFC at Ultimate Fight Night 15 where he lost to Eric Schafer. The Nebraska-native is primarily a stand-up fighter which is tailor-made for Kimbo, 34, who lacks ground skills. 

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  1. BNG
    1. Posted by BNG Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:19 pm EST

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    I've liked Houston Alexander since I first saw him demolish Keith Jardine. Unlike Kimbo, he does have some ground game. He's also (usually) a class act out of the cage. I've said it several times, Kimbo's a nice guy. But, I sure hope he loses to Alexander and bows out of the UFC. He is just not an MMA fighter. He's so one-sided in his game that he just does not belong in the sport. Maybe he'll show us something in the upcoming fight. Anything can happen.
  2. Middleclass Elitists
    2. Posted by Middleclass Elitists Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:21 pm EST

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    Fedor wouldn't be caught dead wearing a shirt like that Cofield.
  3. BNG
    3. Posted by BNG Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:40 pm EST

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    Ha! Great comment. I agree, enough with fighter fashion stories.
  4. ZacG
    4. Posted by ZacG Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:44 pm EST

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    i am a kimbo fan and have waiting for almost a month for them to announce this... if it's in writing it most be true. right?
  5. Smart_People_Fear_Me
    5. Posted by Smart_People_Fear_Me Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:48 pm EST

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    does anyone know if there is a fight this weekend? i heard there was a fight this weekend. i checked the ufc guide and didn't see anything posted for it but i am sure that i heard there was a fight this weekend. can anyone help out with this?
  6. johnniebaseball
    6. Posted by johnniebaseball Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:51 pm EST

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    If these two stand up, it will be an explosive fight. If Alexander takes him to the ground, Kimbo is done. Look at the bright side, at least Kimbo won't be suffocating under Houston like he was under Roy Nelson...that's a BIIIIGGGGG BELLY
  7. johnniebaseball
    7. Posted by johnniebaseball Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:52 pm EST

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    S_P_F_M: CBS Strikeforce and UFC Main Events Saturday
  8. meddic101
    8. Posted by meddic101 Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:03 pm EST

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    Kimbo will go down again... and again, and again until he becomes the Butterbean of MMA.
  9. AdamG
    9. Posted by AdamG Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:14 pm EST

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    I almost always root for Houston Alexander. One reason is that he has a porn name, the other is that he's an awesome person out of the cage and you always want to see good people do well.
  10. sweetness_athf
    10. Posted by sweetness_athf Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:21 pm EST

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    If Houston catches a punch to the grill like big country did he won't be able to stay on his feet and it will turn out to be a terrible fight
  11. knuckle sandwich
    11. Posted by knuckle sandwich Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:23 pm EST

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    Houston will murder Kimbo. And then we willl all keep hearing about Kimbo again and again and again....
  12. jojohn1958
    12. Posted by jojohn1958 Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:24 pm EST

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    No brainer. HA boxes and moves like an MMA fighter while Kimbo moves, punches and gets hit like a brawler.
  13. Smart_People_Fear_Me
    13. Posted by Smart_People_Fear_Me Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:25 pm EST

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    strikeforce? what group is strikeforce? i looked on here for information about strikeforce and their fight saturday, but all i can find are blogs about sweaters and bears mascots. who is fighting in this strikeforce event? is it anyone important to the mma world?
  14. Steven W
    14. Posted by Steven W Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:41 pm EST

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    ha, this is hilarious. great job at listening to what the people want steve and maggie....it's one thing when the regulars are upset about no strikeforce blogs but now a good percentage of everyone else is wondering what's up as well. ambassadors of the sport that's for sure.
  15. jojohn1958
    15. Posted by jojohn1958 Wed Nov 04, 2009 8:50 pm EST

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    StrikeForce 11/06/09 on TV. Main Bouts: Jorge Gurgel/Billy Evangelist, Shane Rosario/Brando Cash, Luke Rockhold/ Warren Merrit, Elisa Hellspur/ Zoila Frausto.
  16. jayyolf1
    16. Posted by jayyolf1 Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:42 pm EST

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    This photo was taken right at the moment Stevie cops a feel on Houston's ass.........hence the big smile and Houston's lack thereof. Now how about writing about the STRIKEFORCE EVENT THIS SATURDAY...........freakin' ufc shill Cofield
  17. David B
    17. Posted by David B Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:29 pm EST

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    Wow- that's a really tough fight for Kimbo. Welcome to the UFC amigo . I think it will be an entertaining fight. All the haters will be the ones glued to the tube to watch. Kimbo is great for MMA . I hope he's working on his ground game . Great to see Houston again! Kimbo will most def be a longshot to win over Houston ,much respect for taking that fight.
  18. mathiasmorciglio
    18. Posted by mathiasmorciglio Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:57 pm EST

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    I don't think this is as tough a fight for Kimbo as it initially appears, Houston has very little ground game (better than Kimbo but still pretty bad), so it's unlikely to see the fight go to the ground. And although Alexander hits like a freakin sledge hammer he's also got a glass jaw and is prone to flash KO's. So two guys with power and no chin, it'll likely just come down to who can land first.
  19. MJ
    19. Posted by MJ Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:08 pm EST

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    @ #18...You should be solving cold case files.
  20. Allen
    20. Posted by Allen Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:26 pm EST

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    That's Cofield in the picture with Houston?
    Holy Sh**t!!!
    I guess it's true what they say about sports writers.
    Is it true Strikeforce is still fighting on Saturday?
    It's hard to find any coverage about it on here. I mean with Kimbo's big debut AGAIN, and Dana's lack of driving skills, I can see why there isn't time to talk about Strikeforce.
    One question though, if they succeed and pull in big numbers, will we see a split in Yahoo's coverage of MMA in America?
    I am not one to bash the writers, but here it is almost Thursday morning and not 1 relevant article about the upcoming free television MMA event or any of their fighters.
    WHY?
  21. Daniel W
    21. Posted by Daniel W Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:28 am EST

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    I'm not the biggest Kimbo fan or anything,but I think he has a better chance than people are giving him credit for. I think Kimbo has some pretty good hands,and boxing movements( as u seen in the tank abott fight). Now granted Tank is no elite level fighter anymore,but neither is Houston Alexander at the elite level. He is really just a very strong explosive athlete that hits hard,and that's about it,his ground game has shown no superior than Kimbo's in past UFC fights. I think those two are mear images of each other,they both have the potential to knock each other out. So I think its all going to come down to who hits the hardest ,and I think Kimbo might have the edge in that department. Being that he fights at heavyweight.
  22. mike5o
    22. Posted by mike5o Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:53 am EST

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    Maybe we can enjoy a double KO here, with Houston-Kimbo? S-P-F-M, I heard that somewhere too, that some dude named Feydoor or Feyador something is fighting. Someone said he was pretty good at one time, and could make it into the top 10 someday!!
  23. event horizon
    23. Posted by event horizon Thu Nov 05, 2009 5:35 am EST

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    AHHAHHHAHAH....Huston's got the grip on that pasty white dude's hand, He's got it gripped so hard it's turning another shade of casper white...
    Heck, Huston and kimbo??? Not a bad match-up should be a great slugfest...I won't waste my breath asking the question "Where is the strikeforce coverage"????? Because I know yahoo sports is a biased mouth piece...
  24. Instant Money
    24. Posted by Instant Money Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:44 am EST

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    Houston will get to throw his bombs without having to worry about a take-down. Kimbo is in over his head.
  25. Barry McCociner
    25. Posted by Barry McCociner Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:37 am EST

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    Did they cancel the event on saturday? I figuredwith a major event happening on free television which will probably get more people watching thatn 90% of ufc events there would be more coverage? On the other hand, I woke up this morning how houston alexander feels about his upcoming instant classic fight with kimbo slice. So I guess I am happy. It's just too bad there is nothing going on saturday night, I guess I will go out and bang a chick that cofield most likely has no chance with.

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