 On March 30, 2013, Alexander defeated Dennis Reed via submission due to punches at Victory Fighting Championship 39.On July 27, 2013, Alexander defeated Chuck Grigsby via Knockout in the fourth round at Victory Fighting Championship 40 to win the VFC Light heavyweight Championship.Alexander faced former IFL Light heavyweight Champion and UFC veteran Vladimir Matyushenko on September 13, 2013 at Bellator 99 after Matyushenko's original opponent Christian M'Pumbu pulled out due to injury.