Robson Moura
Born	(1978-03-23) March 23, 1978 (age 45) 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	Ailson "Jucão" Brites[1] André Pederneiras[2]
Rank	6th deg. BJJ black belt
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
Medal record Representing  Brazil Men's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2007 – California, USA -64 kg 2001 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg 2000 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg 1999 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg 1998 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -64 kg 1997 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -57 kg
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,^[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]}

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

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