For Michael Alexander, success has never been a solo endeavor. While his resume includes world championships, a seat in the commentary booth, a real estate career, and a book, the real story lies in the relationships that helped him get to where he is today.
“Everything I’ve done, every success I’ve had, has come down to the people around me,” Alexander says. “I wouldn’t be here without them.”
His story begins long before the bright lights of fight commentary or the viral moments from post-fight interviews for Fury Fighting Championships. Growing up, Alexander formed a lifelong friendship with Stephen Tecci and his brothers, Mike and Paul. As kids, they bonded over a shared love for competition, loyalty, and pushing one another to excel. While all three brothers remain close friends, Stephen would later play a pivotal role in Alexander’s career.
Stephen Tecci is now a central figure in the UFC’s grappling events, specifically the UFC Fight Pass Invitational. These events, which spotlight submission grappling at the highest level, are something Alexander feels deeply connected to. Stephen, who also wrote the foreword for Alexander’s book, Improve Your Position, invited him to join the inaugural Invitational as a commentator. That was only the beginning. Since then, Alexander has taken on nearly every role the event requires, from behind-the-scenes logistics to on-mic commentary.
“I love being involved in the events at any level,” Alexander says. “Stephen gave me the chance to be part of something special, and it’s been incredible to watch these events grow.”
That trust and care extend beyond grappling events. Alexander’s role at Fury Fighting Championships is another example of how relationships have propelled his success. Together with Raheel Ramzanali and Alex Morono, Fury Fighting Championships promoter and owner Eric Gracia has built a commentary team that fans love. Raheel handles the technical side of the broadcast, delivering sharp play-by-play analysis. Alex, a current UFC welterweight, brings encyclopedic fight knowledge, seamlessly recalling statistics and strategies.
And then there’s Alexander, the color commentator who ties it all together. His job is to bring personality and energy to the broadcast, making it entertaining without losing the nuance of the fights. “Raheel does the heavy lifting, Alex knows every stat, and I get to have fun with it,” he says, laughing. “We’ve got the perfect mix.”
It’s not just commentary, though. Connection is equally important. Whether it’s in the grappling world with Stephen or alongside his Fury team, Alexander sees his work as a reflection of the relationships he’s built over decades. That same connection is evident in the way he interacts with fighters. His viral post-fight interviews, which have amassed over 200 million views, aren’t just about charisma. They stem from a genuine desire to give fighters their moment in the spotlight.
“These guys put everything on the line,” Alexander says. “It’s my job to highlight their stories, to make sure people see the human side of what they do.”
For Alexander, relationships are the foundation of his success. The people around him have made his career what it is today.
“Success isn’t something you do alone,” Alexander reflects. “It’s about the people you meet, the ones who stick with you, and the ones who push you to be better.”
Michael Alexander’s career reflects an unwavering work ethic and the resilience to keep moving forward, no matter the challenge. And it is that drive, combined with the support of the relationships he’s built along the way, that has carried him through every chapter of his journey. Together, they’ve helped him turn obstacles into opportunities and build a career that stretches far beyond the cage.