Houston Alexander Has Quick Fights

Here's what I wrote this afternoon over at The Big Lead:

Tonight marks the return of Houston Alexander who seemed like he was on the fast track to a light-heavyweight title shot before he was derailed by Thiago Silva back in November. The Omaha DJ’s three UFC fights have lasted just over 5 minutes combined.

Well...

Of course I missed the beginning of Fight Night 13. Then, like a fool, I flip over to MMAjunkie.com and for some reason I checked out their Live Results thread. That's when I saw it:

James Irvin def. Houston Alexander via TKO (punches) -- Round 1, 0:08.

What?

James Irvin def. Houston Alexander via TKO (punches) -- Round 1, 0:08.

Huh?

James Irvin def. Houston Alexander via TKO (punches) -- Round 1, 0:08.

How do they show results? Does that mean there was only 8 seconds left in the first round?

Irvin instantly connects on a right-handed Superman punch and drops Alexander to the mat. The bout is instantly stopped, though Alexander protests the stoppage.

At this point I immediately hit "Start Over" on my cable box.

I sat and listened to the introductions all the while knowing what was coming. "It's going to be a stand up battle" or something like that. Then...

Whoops!

Just like the Rampage - Liddell fight. Irvin hit Alexander on the button and he went down. Alexander was limp and that was that. Tied for the fastest knockout in UFC history. Needless to say, that fight won't do any damage to the shorter-than-average average fight times for Houston Alexander.

Semi-Update: Of course MDS had a post up before Alexander hit the mat. Dude - take a nap or something.