Brazilian mixed martial artist and kickboxer
Cosmo Alexandre Moreira da Rocha (born 24 April 1982) is a Brazilian professional kickboxer 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 .[ 3] [ 4] 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.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
He was scheduled to have his rubber match with John Wayne Parr at Powerplay Promotions 22 in Melbourne, Australia on 8 November 2013.[ 8] 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.[ 9]
He defeated Mark Holst via UD in the main event of Lion Fight 15 in Ledyard, Connecticut , on 23 May 2014.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
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.[ 13]
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 .[ 14] He won the fight via technical knockout in the second round and announced his retirement during the post-fight interview.[ 15]
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.[ 16]
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 .[ 17]
World Series of Fighting
In November 2015, Alexandre signed an exclusive deal with World Series of Fighting .[ 18] 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.[ 19]
After nearly three years away from MMA action, Alexandre faced Sage Northcutt on 17 May 2019 at the ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon .[ 20] He won the fight via knockout just 29 seconds into the first round.[ 21]
On 11 August 2020, Alexandre revealed that he had signed a new, six-fight contract with ONE Championship.[ 22] Alexandre faced Juan Cervantes in a Muay Thai bout, his first fight after re-signing with the promotion, at ONE on Prime Video 4 on November 19, 2022.[ 23] He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.[ 24] He announced his retirement after the fight.[ 25]
Titles
ONE Championship
World version W5
2016 W5 World Champion -75 kg
2014 W5 Kickboxing World Champion -71 kg[ 27]
A.M.T.I.
2015 A.M.T.I. (162lbs) South American
Lion Fight
2015 Lion Fight Promotions Super middleweight Champion[ 28]
It's Showtime
2010 It's Showtime 77MAX World Championship(1 Defense)
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
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2022-11-19
Win
Juan Cervantes
ONE on Prime Video 4
Kallang , Singapore
KO (right elbow)
2
1:23
2018-11-17
Loss
Nieky Holzken
ONE: Warrior's Dream
Jakarta , Indonesia
KO (uppercut)
2
2:59
2018-04-20
Win
Elliot Compton
ONE: Heroes of Honor
Philippines
KO (left knee to the body)
2
2:46
2017-01-13
Win
Tan Xiaofeng
Superstar Fight 7
Hunan , China
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2016-10-08
Win
Matouš Kohout
W5 Grand Prix "Legends in Prague" , Semi Finals
Prague , Czech Republic
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
Wins W5 Tournament for World Championship -75 kg.
2016-10-08
Win
Darryl Sichtman
W5 Grand Prix "Legends in Prague" , Semi Finals
Prague , Czech Republic
Ext. R. Decision (unanimous)
4
3:00
2016-02-27
Win
Luo Can
Superstar Fight 1
China
KO (left jumping knee to the body)
3
3:00
2015-12-05
Loss
Artem Pashporin
W5 Grand Prix Vienna XXXI [ 29]
Vienna, Austria
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2015-11-22
Win
Julio Dominguez
Portuários Stadium
São Paulo, Brazil
KO (knee to the ribs)
1
2:00
Wins A.M.T.I. (162lbs) South American .
2015-10-23
Win
John Wayne Parr
Lion Fight 25
Temecula, California, USA
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
Wins The Lion Fight Super Middleweight Title.
2015-08-30
Win
Marco Piqué
W5 GRAND PRIX MOSCOW XXX [ 30]
Moscow, Russia
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2015-01-16
Win
Regian Eersel
Legacy Kickboxing 1
Houston, USA
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2014-11-30
Win
Alexander Surzhko
W5 Crossroad of Times , Semi Finals
Bratislava, Slovakia
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
Wins W5 -71 kg Tournament for W5 World Championship . Surzhko replaced injured Beqiri .
2014-11-30
Win
Dzhabar Askerov
W5 Crossroad of Times, Semi Finals
Bratislava, Slovakia
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2014-08-01
Loss
Jo Nattawut
Lion Fight 17
Ledyard, Connecticut, USA
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2014-06-27
Loss
Yohan Lidon
Strikefight
Lyon, France
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2014-05-23
Win
Mark Holst
Lion Fight 15
Ledyard, Connecticut, USA
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2013-09-20
Win
Nampon PKMuaythai
Lion Fight 11
Las Vegas, NV
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2011-08-20
Loss
Sakmongkol Sithchuchok
Battle in the Desert 3
Primm, NV
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2011-05-14
Win
Cyrus Washington
Battle in the Desert 2[ 31]
Primm, NV
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2011-03-12
Loss
Giorgio Petrosyan
Fight Code: Dragon Series Round 2
Milan, Italy
Decision
3
3:00
2010-12-05
Loss
Yodsanklai Fairtex
King's Birthday 2010, Final
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
3
2:00
Fight was for WMC/S1 King's Cup Challenger tournament title.
2010-12-05
Win
Alex Vogel
King's Birthday 2010, Semi Finals
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
3
2:00
2010-12-05
Win
Jesse Miles
King's Birthday 2010, Quarter Finals
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision
3
2:00
2010-05-29
Loss
Nieky Holzken
It's Showtime 2010 Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Decision (4–1)
3
3:00
2010-04-17
Win
Csaba Györfy
It's Showtime 2010 Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
TKO (doctor stoppage)
1
N/A
Retains It's Showtime 77MAX title .
2010-03-13
Win
Dmitry Shakuta
Oktagon presents: It's Showtime 2010
Milan, Italy
TKO (doctor stoppage)
2
N/A
Wins It's Showtime 77MAX title .
2009-12-05
Win
Madsua
Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (low kicks)
2
N/A
Wins WMC/S1 King's Cup Challenger tournament title.
2009-12-05
Win
Naruepol Fairtex
Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (low kick)
3
N/A
2009-12-05
Win
Kevyan Houshangy
Kings Birthday 2009 Muaythai Championship, Sanam Luang
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO (doctor stoppage)
2
N/A
2009-08-29
Win
Madsua
Evolution 17: King of the Square Ring
Chandler , Australia
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
Wins Evolution 17 King's Cup Qualifying tournament title.
2009-08-29
Win
John Wayne Parr
Evolution 17: King of the Square Ring
Chandler , Australia
TKO (low kicks)
2
N/A
2009-08-29
Win
Dzhabar Askerov
Evolution 17: King of the Square Ring
Chandler , Australia
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2009-06-26
Loss
Yodsaenklai Fairtex
Champions of Champions 2
Montego Bay, Jamaica
KO (left low kick)
4
0:25
Fight was for WMC Middleweight (160lbs) World title.
2009-02-14
Win
Murthel Groenhart
Oktagon presents: It's Showtime 2009
Milan, Italy
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2008-10-18
Loss
Eugene Ekkelboom
Supremacy Part 5 "Unbreakable"
Perth, Western Australia
Decision (split)
5
3:00
2008-04-26
Loss
Sem Braan
K-1 World GP '08 Amsterdam , It's Showtime Reality TV Show '08 Final
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Decision (majority)
3
3:00
Fight was for It's Showtime Series Season I Final.
2008-04-00
Win
Gregory Choplin
It's Showtime Reality TV 2008, Semi Final
Koh Samui, Thailand
Ext. R. KO (knee)
4
N/A
2008-04-00
Win
Asonitis Costa
It's Showtime Reality TV 2008, Quarter Final
Koh Samui, Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
3
3:00
2008-01-28
Win
Carlos Cabrera
N/A
Suphanburi , Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2007-12-01
Loss
John Wayne Parr
Evolution 12
Chandler , Australia
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
Fight was for WMC Middleweight (160lbs) World title.
2007-11-20
Win
Leonard Sitpholek
I-1 Superfights
Hong Kong
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2007-11-08
Loss
Lerdmongkon Sor. Tarntip
Phetjaopraya Fights, Rajadamnern Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
Lost his Middleweight WMC Intercontinental and WPMF World titles.
2007-10-05
Win
Wanlop Sitpholek
Petchburi Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
Wins WMC Middleweight (160lbs) Intercontinental title.
2007-09-01
Draw
Shane Chapman
Philip Lam promotion
Auckland, New Zealand
Draw
5
3:00
2007-08-12
Win
Bibi Sitjaipetch
Queen's Birthday, Sanam Luang
Bangkok, Thailand
TKO
3
1:35
Wins WPMF Middleweight (160lbs) World title.
2007-06-26
Win
Ethan Sitjaipetch
Sangmorakot Fights, Lumpinee Stadium
Bangkok, Thailand
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2007-04-14
Win
Katel Kubis
Demolition V
São Paulo, Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2006-11-23
Win
Bruno Feitosa
Clã Fight
São Paulo, Brazil
TKO
1
N/A
2006-09-23
Win
Ricardo do Naciemento
Demolition IV
São Paulo, Brazil
Decision (unanimous)
5
3:00
2006-06-02
Win
Eduardo Pachu
1º Fight Leste
São Paulo, Brazil
KO
3
N/A
2005-11-19
Win
Lorand Sachs
SuperLeague Portugal 2005
Carcavelos , Portugal
TKO (doctor stoppage)
3
N/A
2005-10-27
Win
Ariel Machado
K-1 Rules Heavyweight Factory GP
São Paulo, Brazil
Decision
5
3:00
2005-09-10
Win
Marcos Caçador
Predator Fight Championships
Santos, Brazil
KO (knee)
2
1:30
2005-06-20
Loss
Gianni Laterza
Wako-Pro Kickboxing
Italy
Decision
10
2:00
2005-04-26
Win
Tiago Baggio
Seletiva Sul-Americana de Muay Thai
São Paulo, Brazil
KO
2
N/A
2004-05-29
Loss
Diego Braga
Nocaute GP: Never Shake
São Paulo, Brazil
KO
2
0:18
2004-10-23
Win
Ed Mancada
Shooto Brazil
São Paulo, Brazil
KO
2
N/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
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2010-08-03
Win
Edaildo Silva
Torneio Estímulo Kid Jofre, semi final
São Paulo, Brazil
KO
2
N/A
2010-07-13
Win
Marcos Lolata
Torneio Estímulo Kid Jofre, quarter final
São Paulo, Brazil
PTS
4
3:00
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
Karate Combat record
Professional record breakdown
1 match
1 win
0 losses
By knockout
1
0
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
1-0
Igor de Castañeda
TKO (Hand Injury)
Karate Combat 51
December 19, 2024
3
3:00
Miami , United States
See also
References
External links