Superman

[FearlessFreep]

From Raising kids harder than KOing foes for Alexander

Houston Alexander chuckles and begs you not to make him out to be Superman.

After carefully examining the facts, though, you arrive at the inescapable conclusion that Superman is the perfect nickname for the fast-rising UFC light heavyweight contender.

And no, it's not because of his two knockout victories in his first two UFC fights, which took a combined one minute and 49 seconds, though his victims, Keith Jardine and Alessio Sakara, may be buying into the Superman hype a bit at this point.

And neither is it because of his ability to bench press as much as 450 pounds, or more than twice his body weight, because being a star weight lifter is no guarantee of success as a mixed martial arts fighter.

Alexander, who faces his biggest challenge on Nov. 17 at UFC 78 in Newark, N.J., when he meets Thiago Silva, earns the Superman moniker every day as the single parent of six children.

Taking care of six children between the ages of 5 and 16 is a big enough job for a small squadron of adults. For a guy who has emerged as one of the world's elite light heavyweights, with all the training and business demands that entails, to also be able to cook and clean around the house each day is super hero kind of stuff.

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[theletch1]

Knew I liked that guy. I was more impressed by his post fight interview than I was by the fights he's fought. The guy shows some humility, professionalism and, after reading that article, some true grit.

 

[terryl965]

Yes he is one great guy and he has been a great role model for his entire family.

 

[Jai]

He is a very good fighter and a better "man" out of the ring. A great role model, I hope he keeps it up.