Alexandre Bezerra (born 25 September 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division.

Alexandre Bezerra da Silva
Born (1987-09-25) 25 September 1987 (age 37)
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Other namesPopo
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
TeamG13 Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active(2008-present)
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins22
By knockout7
By submission12
By decision3
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Bezerra made his professional MMA debut in July 2008. He quickly established an 8-1 record over the next two years while fighting in his native Brazil. This drew the attention of Bellator Fighting Championships and he was signed with the company in 2011.

He currently trains in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Daddis Fight Camps and at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu United alongside Roberto Godoi black belt and MMA fighter Wilson Reis.

Bellator Fighting Championships

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Bezzera made his debut for Bellator in June 2011, fighting Sam Jones at Bellator 46. He won the fight via submission in the first round. He subsequently fought Jesse Gross and Scott Heckman and won both fights via submission and TKO.

In his fourth Bellator fight, Bezerra defeated Doug Evans via submission in the first round.

In his fifth Bellator fight, Bezerra defeated Kenny Foster via submission in round 2 to advance to the semifinals of the Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament.

In his sixth Bellator fight, Bezerra was defeated by Marlon Sandro in the Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal via split decision.

At Bellator 74, Bezerra was originally scheduled to face The Ultimate Fighter: Live alumni Jeff Smith. However, Smith failed his pre-fight medical and was replaced by Matt McCook in a 157 lb catchweight fight.

Professional Fighters League

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Bezerra made his debut with the Professional Fighters League against Magomed Idrisov at PFL 7 on 30 August 2018.[1] He won the fight via knockout due to a flying knee in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
29 matches 22 wins 7 losses
By knockout 7 1
By submission 12 1
By decision 3 5
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 22–7 Magomedrasul Khasbulaev TKO (punches) ACA 100: Zhamaldaev vs. Froes 2 4 October 2019 3 1:27 Grozny, Russia
Loss 22–6 Andre Harrison Decision (majority) PFL 8 5 October 2018 2 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 2018 PFL Featherweight Quarterfinal bout.
Win 22–5 Magomed Idrisov KO (flying knee) PFL 7 30 August 2018 1 3:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 21–5 Sam Toomer TKO (punches) LFA 46 27 July 2018 2 3:00 Newport News, Virginia, United States
Win 20–5 Ray Wood Decision (unanimous) NEF 29 - Stars and Stripes 17 June 2017 3 5:00 Lewiston, Maine, United States
Loss 19–5 Andre Harrison Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 41 9 September 2016 5 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States For the Titan FC Featherweight Championship
Win 19–4 Dimitre Ivy Submission (rear naked choke) XCC 25 - Xtreme Caged Combat 25 12 August 2016 1 1:16 Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 18–4 Frank Caraballo TKO (punches) XCC 24 - Xtreme Caged Combat 24 30 April 2016 1 3:57 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 17–4 Levan Makashvili Decision (unanimous) CFFC 44: Bezerra vs. Makashvili 2 13 December 2014 5 5:00 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States Lost CCFC Featherweight Championship
Win 17–3 Levan Makashvili Decision (majority) CFFC 38: Felder vs. Johnson 9 August 2014 5 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won CCFC Featherweight Championship
Win 16–3 Bruno Dias Submission (rear-naked choke) Max Sport: 13.3 2 November 2013 1 3:30 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Loss 15–3 Mike Richman Decision (split) Bellator 92 7 March 2013 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Bellator Season 8 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal
Win 15–2 Genair da Silva Submission (armbar) Bellator 88 7 February 2013 1 1:40 Duluth, Georgia, United States Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win 14–2 Matt McCook Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 74 28 September 2012 1 3:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 13–2 Marlon Sandro Decision (split) Bellator 64 6 April 2012 3 5:00 Windsor, Ontario, Canada Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament Semifinal
Win 13–1 Kenny Foster Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 60 9 March 2012 2 4:57 Hammond, Indiana, United States Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win 12–1 Doug Evans Submission (ankle lock) Bellator 57 12 November 2011 1 4:04 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win 11–1 Scott Heckman TKO (punches) Bellator 49 10 September 2011 2 1:38 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–1 Jesse Gross Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 47 23 July 2011 1 1:28 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win 9–1 Sam Jones Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 46 25 June 2011 1 3:27 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 8–1 Luis Rogerio de Agostinho Submission (rear-naked choke) First Class Fight 5 23 October 2010 1 2:26 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 7–1 Ivanildo Santos Submission (armbar) Ichigeki - Brazil 2010 31 July 2010 1 1:58 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 6–1 Will Martinez Submission (guillotine choke) Locked in the Cage 4 14 May 2010 1 1:36 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 5–1 Charles Oliveira Submission (anaconda choke) First Class Fight 3 18 September 2009 2 1:11 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 5–0 Rôdrigo Ruiz KO (punches) Max Fight 6 20 June 2009 1 3:23 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 4–0 Jonatas Henrique Bernardo KO (punch) First Class Fight 2 28 May 2009 1 2:43 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 3–0 Sergio Soares Submission (rear-naked choke) First Class Fight 1 18 March 2009 2 1:41 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 2–0 Munil Adriano Decision (unanimous) Max Fight 5 23 August 2008 3 5:00 Salvador Bahia, Brazil
Win 1–0 Diego Mercurio KO (punches) IFC - Vale Tudo 19 July 2008 1 1:30 Sao Paulo, Brazil

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Fight Card - PFL 7". PFL.
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