Robson Moura
| Robson Moura | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 23, 1978 Teresópolis, Brazil |
| Other names | Robinho |
| Residence | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| 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 | Andre Pederneiras[2] |
| Rank | 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu' |
| 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 | |
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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 18 from Nova União co-founder Andre Pederneiras.[2] Today Moura holds a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Brites. He has a mixed martial arts record of 2-1-1.
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 at 11220 W. Hillsborough, 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]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 26, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
See also
References
- 1 2 "KombatClinic.com » Blog Archive » Robson Moura interview". Retrieved 2010-09-18.
- 1 2 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". Retrieved 2011-03-28.
- ↑ 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.
External links
- Professional MMA record for Robson Moura from Sherdog
- Robson Moura Website
- Robson Moura Interview
- Robson Moura on BJJ Heroes