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
Born (1978-03-23) March 23, 1978 (age 46)
Teresópolis, Brazil
Other namesRobinho
ResidenceTampa, Florida, United States
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionFlyweight
Fighting out ofTampa, Florida, United States
TeamRobson Moura
TrainerAilson "Jucão" Brites[1] André Pederneiras[2]
Rank6th deg. BJJ black belt
Mixed martial arts record
Total4
Wins2
By decision2
Losses1
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  Brazil
Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 – California, USA -64 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2001 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 2000 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 1999 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 1998 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg
Gold medal – first place 1997 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -57 kg
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

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Moura 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

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Professional record breakdown
4 matches 2 wins 1 loss
By decision 2 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "KombatClinic.com » Blog Archive » Robson Moura interview". Archived from the original on 2010-09-28. Retrieved 2010-09-18.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ [1] Archived September 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Tournament Results Tuesday: Rickson Gracie Cup 2009". The FightWorks Podcast - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Radio and News.
  5. ^ "Polaris 21 Full Results and Review". 25 September 2022.
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