Robson Moura Fonseca is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor, instructor and a mixed martial artist. He started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 10 in Teresópolis, Brazil. His first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher was Ailson "Jucão" Brites,[1] though Moura attained the rank of black belt at the age of 16 from Nova União co-founder André Pederneiras.[2] Today Moura holds a 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Brites.[citation needed] He has a mixed martial arts record of 2-1-1.[citation needed]
| Robson Moura | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 23, 1978 Teresópolis, Brazil | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | Robinho | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Tampa, Florida, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Flyweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | Tampa, Florida, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Robson Moura | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trainer | Ailson "Jucão" Brites[1] André Pederneiras[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 6th deg. BJJ black belt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Last updated on: 2011-02-16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Moura is known for his innovative style and ever-evolving technique in the world of jiu-jitsu. He won his division in the BJJ Mundials from 1996 through 2000, and again in 2007.[3] He is recognized by the IBJJF, CBJJF & CBJJO. Having established and taught at academies in Brazil, he runs his Robson Moura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Tampa, Florida.
In addition to his position as Head Instructor at RMNU Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, Moura directs additional academies in Brazil that are run by his black belt instructors. Moura travels frequently across the country sharing his knowledge and experience with other jiu jitsu players. In 2008, he established the Robson Moura Association, with over 45 affiliates around the world. He continues to compete, recently winning his division at the Rickson Gracie Invitational, and competing at Polaris and the Abu Dhabi World Pro in 2016.[4]
Professional grappling career
editMoura competed at Polaris 21 on September 21, 2022 in a gi superfight against Tom Barlow. Moura won the match by unanimous decision.[5]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 4 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Draw | 2-1-1 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Draw | Shooto: 9/26 in Kourakuen Hall | September 26, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2-1 | Junji Ikoma | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - Year End Show 2003 | December 14, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Yasuhiro Urushitani | Decision (split) | Shooto - 5/4 in Korakuen Hall | May 4, 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 1-0 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10 | September 16, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "KombatClinic.com » Blog Archive » Robson Moura interview". Archived from the original on 2010-09-28. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- ^ a b He is 7-time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and 8-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion"BJJWeekly.com» ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT - ROBSON MOURA NOVA UNIAO - BJJ WEEKLY #042". Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2011-03-28.
- ^ [1] Archived September 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Tournament Results Tuesday: Rickson Gracie Cup 2009". The FightWorks Podcast - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Radio and News.
- ^ "Polaris 21 Full Results and Review". 25 September 2022.
