Robert Alex Jr
Robert holds black belts in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Judo (Shodan). In BJJ, he is a black belt in the Renzo Gracie lineage under pro-MMA fighter & third-degree black belt Andy Main (Pancrase Champion, The Ultimate Fighter, Bellator, CFFC veteran) and second-degree black belt Mikey Main (ADCC, EBI veteran). In Judo he is a black belt in the Clyde Worthen lineage under third-degree black belt (Sandan) Kevin Costello, and actively trains under two-time Olympian and fifth-degree black belt Colton Brown.He believes in a well-balanced approach to fighting and grappling, focusing on developing strengths in throws, takedowns, sweeps, passing, guard, chokes, submissions, and leg attacks. Rob’s been training since 2013 and coaching since 2017 at Pure MMA, working alongside both novices and professional/world-renowned fighters and grapplers. He has competed in and won championships in both Jiu-jitsu and Judo. He has been married to his wife Dana since 2016, and has two children, Rob & Elliana.