Alex Karalexis, a star in mixed marital arts has an excellent record of 8-2-0, height 5’8”and weight 180lbs. His pro record is 4-2-0 and AM record is 4-0-0. Alex’s nick- name is The Assassin. Alex Karalexis is a mixed marital arts champion and played soccer in his earlier days. But he had to leave this due to injuries. He started taking jiu-jitsu classes and boxing. Alex Karalexis was born on 20th September 1977, in Boston, USA. The fans would be happy to learn that during his soccer days he would mostly be the captain of the team. After leaving soccer he did not leave sports. His inclination towards sports made him excel in mixed marital arts. Alex Karalexis indulged himself into heavy training. After getting some motivation from a friend he participated in MMA fight. Surprisingly, he performed very well and won. Alex Karalexis’ victory made him explore this new field.
Consistent victory became his routine and nothing could stop him. UFC invited this champ for Ultimate Fighter Reality series. Alex’s career moved in one direction and there was no looking back. Alex Karalexis became famous and his popularity crossed leaps and bounds. Alex Karalexis is a champ in light- weight division and makes many matches memorable. One of them was with Kenny Florian.
Alex Karalexis has affiliation with South Shore Sport Fighting. He is Boston’s pride. At UFC he won against Josh Refferty on 4/5/2005. Kenny Florian defeated him at UFC, The Ultimate Fight Night 1 on 8/6/2005. Jason Flue defeated him at UFC, the Ultimate Fight Night 3 on 1/16/2006. Josh Lydell was defeated at Reality Fighting, New Hampshire on 6/17/2006. At World Extreme Cage Fighting 23, Alex Karalexis defeated Thomas Denny. At Cage Fighting 25, Alex Karalexis won against Olaf Alfonso. In his AMA record, Alex Karalexis faced victories against Julio Colon, Mike Warner, Ted Govola and Mike Littlefield at Mass Destruction 10,11,13,15 respectively. There is no looking back for this welter- weight champion. He has achieved a lot in a small span of time. He is popular of having a big heart.
Alex Karalexis is very modest. In one of his interviews he said that he thinks that fighting in UFC means that “I am in a group of athletes who are considered best in the world at what they do which makes all the hard work and sacrifices worth it. I have the best and the most rewarding job in the world.” Alex Karalexis is hardworking but at the same time also has a good time when he is not into training. He spends quality time with his friends and enjoys life. Alex Karalexis holds USMMAA middle- weight champion’s title. He had completed 1 year in college and that’s the only academic degree he has. But the success and popularity that he has achieved in mixed marital arts is simply unmatched. |
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