Robson Moura

Robson Moura
Born	(1978-03-23) 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 Nova União
Trainer	Ailson "Jucão" Brites Andre Pederneiras
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
last updated on: 2011-02-16

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. Moura attained the rank of 1st degree black belt at the age of 18. Today Moura holds a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Pederneiras. 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. He is recognized by the IBJJF, CBJJF & CBJJO. Having established and taught at academies in Brazil, he runs his Robson Moura Nova Uniao Jiu Jitsu Academy at 11220 W. Hillsborough, Tampa, Florida. Moura is a member of the Nova União academy that also counts BJ Penn, Jose Aldo, Renato Verissimo, Tony DeSouza, Wendell Alexander and Gustavo Dantas among its many notable members.

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 25 affiliates around the world. He continues to compete, recently winning his division at the Rickson Gracie Invitational.

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

• List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners

External links

• Professional MMA record for Robson Moura from Sherdog
• Robson Moura Website
• Robson Moura Interview
• Robson Moura on BJJ Heroes

• He is 7-time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and 8-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion
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