He seriously seems to be one of the best people in the sport (I don’t mean in ability, but “goodness”). I really wish he could be top or even mid-tier competition. Great look, strong, good guy.

GOOD JOB HOUSTAN!!!!:)

I love this story. He is such a good guy – I really wish he learned at the very least a takedown defense.

However, if anyone feels like punching a wall, go to Cagewriter and read the comments.

Apparently Alexander should be arrested for kidnapping and shot.

We saw him in Columbus and a friend of ours couldn’t make the fight because of an illness in the family. Houston got on the phone and talked to him for a few minutes and then asked him to follow up with him about how his relative was doing.
Quite literally seems to be one of the best people I’ve ever met and I will always root for him to become as good a fighter as he is a person.

That’s awesome. Hooray for articles like this.

Houston Alexander = The Man

I promise to try very hard not to make fun of the shape of his head in the future.

Amazing guy…

but easy with the “tailor made fights” comment. the quintessential part of the UFC is the lack, or very-near-lack, of tailor made fights. He can get those in japan if the fans want to see a good guy actually finish first.

I believe the use of the word ‘rescue’ has been stretched quite thin in this instance.
Take nothing away from Houston’s good deed though.

Train him in jiu-jitsu. Give him a few standup fights while he’s learning. But his personal story, and highlight-reel knockouts, could make this man a very marketable star.

Thanks to Brent for sharing this story and reminding me why I’m in Houston’s corner.

Even after suffering one of the quickest KO losses in UFC history to James Irvin, he was still in good spirits and talked to people and signed autographs after the fight…. he may never be an elite fighter in the history of the UFC but he is definitely a real “people’s champion”. This sort of act is no surprise to me when it comes to Houston Alexander, great story.

Good stuff.

idk the story of what he did for his kid?

Houston may not be the greatest fighter ever, but he is exciting and trying to improve his weaknesses.

This is a good story and exactly what I would expect from him. The thing is, many people would just pass by a situation like this and not get involved. I usually root for him and he keeps doing the things that make me want to see him succeed.

When he fought at the UFN in Denver (Broomfield), he was by far, one of teh two most popular fighters (with Guida), despite being from Nebraska. I can’t remember the last time someone wearing a Cornhusker hat was cheered in Colorado.

 Am I the only one that thinks this sounds a bit hokey.
I mean the lady wasn’t in the liquor store or buying crack. The kid was probably being a brat.

The kid was crying IN the car. Not walking aimlessly, middle of the night, tattered clothes matted hair and bruises. I’m simply saying, let’s not go handing out the key to the city. I like Houston Alexander, he’s probably a good father, I’m convinced his intentions are noble, but this is a little Fox Newzish.

“You don’t leave a kid in the car by themselves,end/”
I just think the word “rescue” is a little overblown. When I read this article 4 days ago I had the same questions. I’m not saying it’s alright to leave a kid in the car.

it’s hard not to love him