Robson Moura
| Robson Moura | |
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| 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 Nova União |
| Trainer | Ailson "Jucão" Brites[1] 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] Moura attained the rank of 1st degree black belt at the age of 18.[2] Today Moura holds a 5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Andre Pederneiras.[citation needed] He has a mixed martial arts record of 2-1-1.[citation needed]
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 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.[4]
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.[5]
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 |
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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 26, 2002 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan |
See also
References
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External links
- Professional MMA record for Robson Moura from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Robson Moura Website
- Robson Moura Interview
- Robson Moura on BJJ Heroes
- Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls
- Articles with dead external links from August 2015
- Articles with unsourced statements from August 2010
- Brazilian mixed martial artists
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Flyweight mixed martial artists
- People from Teresópolis
- Living people
- 1978 births
- People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
