{{short description|Brazilian martial artist}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Robson Moura | other_names = Robinho | image = | image_size = 200px | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|03|23}} | birth_place = Teresópolis, Brazil | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=5}} | weight = {{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = Flyweight | reach = | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = Tampa, Florida, United States | team = Robson Moura | trainer = Ailson "Jucão" Brites<ref name="robson_interview" /> André Pederneiras<ref name="robson_bjjweekly" /> | rank = ''6th deg. BJJ black belt'' | years_active = | mma_kowin = | mma_subwin = | mma_decwin = 2 | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = 1 | mma_draw = 1 | mma_nc = | url = | sherdog = 5300 | footnotes = | updated = 2011-02-16 |medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{BRA}}}} {{MedalSport |Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu}} {{MedalCompetition|World Jiu-Jitsu Championship}} {{MedalGold| 2007 – California, USA|-64 kg }} {{MedalBronze| 2001 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|-64 kg }} {{MedalGold| 2000 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|-64 kg }} {{MedalGold| 1999 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|-64 kg }} {{MedalGold| 1998 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|-64 kg }} {{MedalGold| 1997 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil|-57 kg }}
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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,<ref name="robson_interview">{{cite web |url = http://kombatclinic.com/2010/03/robson-moura-interview/ |title = KombatClinic.com » Blog Archive » Robson Moura interview |accessdate = 2010-09-18 |url-status = dead |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100928182513/http://kombatclinic.com/2010/03/robson-moura-interview/ |archivedate = 2010-09-28 }}</ref> though Moura attained the rank of black belt at the age of 16 from Nova União co-founder André Pederneiras.<ref name="robson_bjjweekly">He is 7-time World Jiu Jitsu Champion and 8-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion{{cite web |url = http://www.bjjweekly.com/bjj-lifestyle/association-spotlight-robson-moura-nova-uniao-bjj-weekly-042.html |title = BJJWeekly.com» ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT - ROBSON MOURA NOVA UNIAO - BJJ WEEKLY #042 |accessdate = 2011-03-28 |url-status = dead |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110910180914/http://www.bjjweekly.com/bjj-lifestyle/association-spotlight-robson-moura-nova-uniao-bjj-weekly-042.html |archivedate = 2011-09-10 }}</ref> Today Moura holds a 6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Professor Brites.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} He has a mixed martial arts record of 2-1-1.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}}
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.<ref>[http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2007mundial.htm ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904022051/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2007mundial.htm |date=September 4, 2009 }}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefightworkspodcast.com/2009/07/07/rickson-gracie-cup-2009-2/|title=Tournament Results Tuesday: Rickson Gracie Cup 2009|work=The FightWorks Podcast - Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) Radio and News}}</ref>
==Professional grappling career== Moura competed at Polaris 21 on September 21, 2022 in a gi superfight against Tom Barlow. Moura won the match by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/polaris-21-full-results-and-review/ | title=Polaris 21 Full Results and Review | date=25 September 2022 }}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= 1 | nc= | ko-wins= | ko-losses= | sub-wins= | sub-losses= | dec-wins= 2 | dec-losses= 1 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- | {{draw}}Draw | align=center| 2-1-1 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Draw | Shooto: 9/26 in Kourakuen Hall | {{dts|2004|September|26}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2-1 | Junji Ikoma | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto - Year End Show 2003 | {{dts|2003|December|14}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 1-1 | Yasuhiro Urushitani | Decision (split) | Shooto - 5/4 in Korakuen Hall | {{dts|2003|May|4}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1-0 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10 | {{dts|2002|September|16}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | {{end}}
==See also== *List of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *{{Sherdog}} *[http://www.robsonmoura.com Robson Moura Website] *[http://thefightworkspodcast.com/2007/11/18/93-robson-moura-interview/: Robson Moura Interview] *[http://www.bjjheroes.com/bjj-fighters/robson-moura-bjj-fighter/ Robson Moura on BJJ Heroes]
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