Cosmo Alexandre
Alexandre at Battle in the Desert II vs Cyrus Washington
BornCosmo Alexandre Moreira da Rocha
(1982-07-31) 31 July 1982
São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil
Other namesGood Boy
NationalityBrazilian
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Lightweight/Welterweight (MMA)
StyleKickboxing, Boxing
Fighting out ofNaples, Florida, United States
TeamKor Romsrithong (2007–2011)
Mike's Gym (2009–2011)
Blackzilians (2011–2014)[1]
Evolution MMA (2014–present)[2]
TrainerMike Passenier
Keith Rummel
RankBlack prajied in Muay Thai
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2004–2022 (Kickboxing)
2011–2019 (MMA)
2010 (Boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
Kickboxing record
Total91
Wins71
By knockout23
Losses19
By knockout2
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins8
By knockout6
By decision2
Losses1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 23 May 2014

Cosmo Alexandre Moreira da Rocha (born 24 April 1982) is a Brazilian professional kickboxer, boxer, and mixed martial artist. He is a former It's Showtime 77MAX World Champion, WMC Intercontinental and WPMF World Champion, W5 World Champion.

On 5 December 2009, he won WMC King's Cup Challenger Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.

Since becoming a professional MMA competitor in 2011 until his own retirement, he has competed for Bellator and Legacy Fighting Championship, and ONE Championship.

Background

Alexandre, who is named after his grandfather, was born in São Vicente, São Paulo and raised in Santos, Sao Paulo. Growing up, Alexandre competed in football and was talented, going on to play professionally, but ultimately chose to focus on a career in Muay Thai.[4][5] Alexandre began training in Muay Thai at the age of 19.

Kickboxing career

Alexandre began his professional kickboxing career in October 2004 in his native Brazil. In 2007 he experienced the highs and lows of the kickboxing world as he won the WMC Middleweight (160 lbs) Intercontinental Championship and the WPMF Middleweight (160 lbs) World Championship, only to lose them later in the year.

In 2008, Alexandre became a contestant on the It's Showtime Reality TV series. He made it to the finals against Sem Braan, losing via majority decision.

In 2009, Alexandre picked up his biggest kickboxing win as he defeated John Wayne Parr via TKO in the second round at Evolution 17: King of the Square Ring. He fought a total of three times that evening, winning the Evolution 17 King's Cup Qualifying tournament title in the process.

He defeated Nampon PKMuaythai via unanimous decision in the lackluster main event of Lion Fight 11 in Las Vegas on 20 September 2013.[6][7][8]

He was scheduled to have his rubber match with John Wayne Parr at Powerplay Promotions 22 in Melbourne, Australia on 8 November 2013.[9] However, he did not apply for his visa in time and was unable to enter the country and so he was replaced by New Zealand's Brad Riddell who Parr defeated by unanimous decision.[10]

He defeated Mark Holst via UD in the main event of Lion Fight 15 in Ledyard, Connecticut, on 23 May 2014.[11][12][13]

In 2015, Alexandre defeated John Wayne Parr in the long-awaited rubber match by unanimous decision at Lion Fight 25. He won the Lion Fight Super Middleweight Belt.

Alexandre defeated Elliot Compton by second-round knockout at ONE: Heroes of Honor on April 20, 2018.[14]

Alexandre lost to Nieky Holzken by second-round knockout at ONE: Warrior's Dream on November 17, 2018.

Alexandre faced Juan Cervantes on November 19, 2022, at ONE on Prime Video 4.[15] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round and announced his retirement during the post-fight interview.[16]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator Fighting Championships

In August 2011, Alexandre signed a multi-fight deal with the Bellator Fighting Championships, a United States-based mixed martial arts promotion.[17]

Alexandre had a disappointing debut in October 2011 as he lost to Josh Quayhagen via decision at Bellator 52. He subsequently rebounded with a current streak of 5 wins in a row (all in Bellator)- a TKO win over Avery McPhatter at Bellator 58; a decision win over Lowrant-T Nelson at Bellator 67; a TKO win over Harry Johnson at Bellator 73; a TKO win due to doctor's stoppage over Mike Bannon at Bellator 77; and a decision win over Josh Quayhagen, avenging his only loss in a rematch at Bellator 80. He amassed a 5–1 record in Bellator.

Additionally, Alexandre trained extensively with Rashad Evans and K-1 fighter Tyrone Spong leading up to Evans' fight at UFC 133 with Tito Ortiz.[18]

World Series of Fighting

In November 2015, Alexandre signed an exclusive deal with World Series of Fighting.[19] However, the promotion never used Alexandre and he was eventually allowed to fight elsewhere.

ONE Championship

Alexandre ended up signing a six-fight contract with the ONE Championship in 2018.[20]

After nearly three years away from MMA action, Alexandre faced Sage Northcutt on 17 May 2019 at the ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon.[21] He won the fight via knockout just 29 seconds into the first round.[22]

On 11 August 2020, Alexandre revealed that he had signed a new, six-fight contract with ONE Championship.[23] Alexandre faced Juan Cervantes, in his first fight after re-signing with the promotion, at ONE on Prime Video 4 on November 19, 2022.[24] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[25] He announced his retirement after the fight.[26]

Titles

  • ONE Championship
  • World version W5
    • 2016 W5 World Champion -75 kg
    • 2014 W5 Kickboxing World Champion -71 kg[28]
  • A.M.T.I.
    • 2015 A.M.T.I. (162lbs) South American
  • Lion Fight
    • 2015 Lion Fight Promotions Super middleweight Champion[29]
  • It's Showtime
    • 2010 It's Showtime 77MAX World Championship
    • 2008 It's Showtime Reality finalist
  • World Muaythai Council
    • 2010 WMC/S1 King's Cup Challenger Tournament Runner up
    • 2009 WMC/S1 King's Cup Challenger Tournament Champion
    • 2007 WMC Intercontinental Champion (160 lbs)
  • Evolution 17
    • 2009 Evolution 17 Winner King's Cup Qualifying tournament champion
  • World Professional Muaythai Federation
    • 2007 WPMF Middleweight World Champion (160 lbs)

Kickboxing record

Professional kickboxing record
43 Wins (19 (T)KO's, 24 decisions), 15 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2022-11-19WinEngland Juan CervantesONE on Prime Video 4Kallang, SingaporeKO (right elbow)21:23
2018-11-17LossNetherlands Nieky HolzkenONE: Warrior's DreamJakarta, IndonesiaKO (uppercut)22:59
2018-04-20WinAustralia Elliot ComptonONE: Heroes of HonorPhilippinesKO (left knee to the body)22:46
2017-01-13WinChina Tan XiaofengSuperstar Fight 7Hunan, ChinaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2016-10-08WinCzech Republic Matouš KohoutW5 Grand Prix "Legends in Prague", Semi FinalsPrague, Czech RepublicDecision (unanimous)33:00
Wins W5 Tournament for World Championship -75 kg.
2016-10-08WinNetherlands Darryl SichtmanW5 Grand Prix "Legends in Prague", Semi FinalsPrague, Czech RepublicExt. R. Decision (unanimous)43:00
2016-02-27WinChina Luo CanSuperstar Fight 1ChinaKO (left jumping knee to the body)33:00
2015-12-05LossRussia Artem PashporinW5 Grand Prix Vienna XXXI[30]Vienna, AustriaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2015-11-22WinArgentina Julio DominguezPortuários StadiumSão Paulo, BrazilKO (knee to the ribs)12:00
Wins A.M.T.I. (162lbs) South American .
2015-10-23WinAustralia John Wayne ParrLion Fight 25Temecula, California, USADecision (unanimous)53:00
Wins The Lion Fight Super Middleweight.
2015-08-30WinNetherlands Marco PiquéW5 GRAND PRIX MOSCOW XXX[31]Moscow, RussiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2015-01-16WinNetherlands Regian EerselLegacy Kickboxing 1Houston, USADecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-11-30WinRussia Alexander SurzhkoW5 Crossroad of Times, Semi FinalsBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
Wins W5 -71 kg Tournament for W5 World Championship. Surzhko replaced injured Beqiri.
2014-11-30WinRussia Dzhabar AskerovW5 Crossroad of Times, Semi FinalsBratislava, SlovakiaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-08-01LossThailand Jo NattawutLion Fight 17Ledyard, Connecticut, USADecision (unanimous)53:00
2014-06-27LossFrance Yohan LidonStrikefightLyon, FranceDecision (unanimous)33:00
2014-05-23WinCanada Mark HolstLion Fight 15Ledyard, Connecticut, USADecision (unanimous)53:00
2013-09-20WinThailand Nampon PKMuaythaiLion Fight 11Las Vegas, NVDecision (unanimous)53:00
2011-08-20LossThailand Sakmongkol SithchuchokBattle in the Desert 3Primm, NVDecision (unanimous)53:00
2011-05-14WinUnited States Cyrus WashingtonBattle in the Desert 2[32]Primm, NVDecision (unanimous)53:00
2011-03-12LossItaly Giorgio PetrosyanFight Code: Dragon Series Round 2Milan, ItalyDecision33:00
2010-12-05LossThailand Yodsanklai FairtexKing's Birthday 2010, FinalBangkok, ThailandDecision32:00
Fight was for WMC/S1 King's Cup Challenger tournament title.
2010-12-05WinGermany Alex VogelKing's Birthday 2010, Semi FinalsBangkok, ThailandDecision32:00
2010-12-05WinCanada Jesse MilesKing's Birthday 2010, Quarter FinalsBangkok, ThailandDecision32:00
2010-05-29LossNetherlands Nieky HolzkenIt's Showtime 2010 AmsterdamAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (4–1)33:00
2010-04-17WinHungary Csaba GyörfyIt's Showtime 2010 BudapestBudapest, HungaryTKO (doctor stoppage)1N/A
Retains It's Showtime 77MAX title.
2010-03-13WinBelarus Dmitry ShakutaOktagon presents: It's Showtime 2010Milan, ItalyTKO (doctor stoppage)2N/A
Wins It's Showtime 77MAX title.
2009-12-05WinThailand MadsuaKings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam LuangBangkok, ThailandTKO (low kicks)2N/A
Wins WMC/S1 King's Cup Challenger tournament title.
2009-12-05WinThailand Naruepol FairtexKings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam LuangBangkok, ThailandTKO (low kick)3N/A
2009-12-05WinIran Kevyan HoushangyKings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam LuangBangkok, ThailandTKO (doctor stoppage)2N/A
2009-08-29WinThailand MadsuaEvolution 17: King of the Square RingChandler, AustraliaDecision (unanimous)33:00
Wins Evolution 17 King's Cup Qualifying tournament title.
2009-08-29WinAustralia John Wayne ParrEvolution 17: King of the Square RingChandler, AustraliaTKO (low kicks)2N/A
2009-08-29WinRussia Dzhabar AskerovEvolution 17: King of the Square RingChandler, AustraliaDecision (unanimous)33:00
2009-06-26LossThailand Yodsaenklai FairtexChampions of Champions 2Montego Bay, JamaicaKO (left low kick)40:25
Fight was for WMC Middleweight (160lbs) World title.
2009-02-14WinSuriname Murthel GroenhartOktagon presents: It's Showtime 2009Milan, ItalyDecision (unanimous)33:00
2008-10-18LossAustralia Eugene EkkelboomSupremacy Part 5 "Unbreakable"Perth, Western AustraliaDecision (split)53:00
2008-04-26LossNetherlands Sem BraanK-1 World GP '08 Amsterdam, It's Showtime Reality TV Show '08 FinalAmsterdam, NetherlandsDecision (majority)33:00
Fight was for It's Showtime Series Season I Final.
2008-04-00WinFrance Gregory ChoplinIt's Showtime Reality TV 2008, Semi FinalKoh Samui, ThailandExt. R. KO (knee)4N/A
2008-04-00WinGreece Asonitis CostaIt's Showtime Reality TV 2008, Quarter FinalKoh Samui, ThailandDecision (unanimous)33:00
2008-01-28WinSpain Carlos CabreraN/ASuphanburi, ThailandDecision (unanimous)53:00
2007-12-01LossAustralia John Wayne ParrEvolution 12Chandler, AustraliaDecision (unanimous)53:00
Fight was for WMC Middleweight (160lbs) World title.
2007-11-20WinThailand Leonard SitpholekI-1 SuperfightsHong KongDecision (unanimous)53:00
2007-11-08LossThailand Lerdmongkon Sor. TarntipPhetjaopraya Fights, Rajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision (unanimous)53:00
Lost his Middleweight WMC Intercontinental and WPMF World titles.
2007-10-05WinThailand Wanlop SitpholekPetchburi StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision (unanimous)53:00
Wins WMC Middleweight (160lbs) Intercontinental title.
2007-09-01DrawNew Zealand Shane ChapmanPhilip Lam promotionAuckland, New ZealandDraw53:00
2007-08-12WinUnited States Bibi SitjaipetchQueen's Birthday, Sanam LuangBangkok, ThailandTKO31:35
Wins WPMF Middleweight (160lbs) World title.
2007-06-26WinUnited States Ethan SitjaipetchSangmorakot Fights, Lumpinee StadiumBangkok, ThailandDecision (unanimous)53:00
2007-04-14WinBrazil Katel KubisDemolition VSão Paulo, BrazilDecision (unanimous)53:00
2006-11-23WinBrazil Bruno FeitosaClã FightSão Paulo, BrazilTKO1N/A
2006-09-23WinBrazil Ricardo do NaciementoDemolition IVSão Paulo, BrazilDecision (unanimous)53:00
2006-06-02WinBrazil Eduardo Pachu1º Fight LesteSão Paulo, BrazilKO3N/A
2005-11-19WinGermany Lorand SachsSuperLeague Portugal 2005Carcavelos, PortugalTKO (doctor stoppage)3N/A
2005-10-27WinBrazil Ariel MachadoK-1 Rules Heavyweight Factory GPSão Paulo, BrazilDecision53:00
2005-09-10WinBrazil Marcos CaçadorPredator Fight ChampionshipsSantos, BrazilKO (knee)21:30
2005-06-20LossItaly Gianni LaterzaWako-Pro KickboxingItalyDecision102:00
2005-04-26WinBrazil Tiago BaggioSeletiva Sul-Americana de Muay ThaiSão Paulo, BrazilKO2N/A
2004-05-29LossBrazil Diego BragaNocaute GP: Never ShakeSão Paulo, BrazilKO20:18
2004-10-23WinBrazil Ed MancadaShooto BrazilSão Paulo, BrazilKO2N/A
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Boxing record

Professional boxing record
2 Wins (1 (T)KO's, 1 decision), 0 Losses, 0 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2010-08-03WinBrazil Edaildo SilvaTorneio Estímulo Kid Jofre, semi finalSão Paulo, BrazilKO2N/A
2010-07-13WinBrazil Marcos LolataTorneio Estímulo Kid Jofre, quarter finalSão Paulo, BrazilPTS43:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 8 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 0
By decision 2 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 8–1 Sage Northcutt KO (punch) ONE: Enter the Dragon 17 May 2019 1 0:29 Kallang, Singapore Welterweight bout (185 lbs).
Win 7–1 Musu Nuertiebieke TKO (punches) Superstar Fight 5 23 September 2016 1 N/A Beijing, China Catchweight (161 lb) bout.
Win 6–1 Rey Trujillo TKO (knee and punches) Legacy Fighting Championship 28 21 February 2014 1 3:38 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win 5–1 Josh Quayhagen Decision (unanimous) Bellator 80 9 November 2012 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 4–1 Mike Bannon TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 77 19 October 2012 2 5:00 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States Catchweight (161 lb) bout.
Win 3–1 Harry Johnson TKO (knee to the body) Bellator 73 24 August 2012 2 0:39 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win 2–1 LT Nelson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 67 4 May 2012 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win 1–1 Avery McPhatter TKO (knees) Bellator 58 19 November 2011 1 0:20 Hollywood, Florida, United States Catchweight (157 lb) bout.
Loss 0–1 Josh Quayhagen Decision (unanimous) Bellator 52 1 October 2011 3 5:00 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

See also

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