Roberto Traven was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He first started training BJJ when he was 16 years old. Traven received his black belt after four years of hard training.

Traven has won many titles. He is a two time BJJ World Champion. Traven has also won the 1999 Abu-Dhabi Absolute Division Championship. He is an accomplished MMA fighter with experience in the UFC, Rings of Japan, Warriors in Australia and Russian Absolute Fighting Championship. His dedication and commitment are impressive creating a striking character.

Traven’s JIU JITSU and No Rules titles

• First Place - Brazilian National Championship - 1995
• First Place - Brazilian Team Championship - 1995
• First Place - Brazilian Team Championship – 1996
• First Place - Ultimate Fighting Championship – 1996
• First Place - AFC Russia Ultimate Fighting – 1997
• First Place - World Championship – 1998
• First Place - open class in the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (grappling) – 1999
• First Place - Brazilian Team Championship – 1999
• First Place - World Championship – 1999
• First Place - Rings Japan – 2000
• Second Place - Super fight in the Abu Dhabi Combat Club (grappling) – 2000
• Second Place  - Masters World Championship– 2002
• First Place - Master’s World Cup super heavy-weight – 2002
• First Place - Master’s World Cup open class – 2002
• First Place - Master’s World Cup heavy weight – 2003
• First Place - Pan American open and super heavy weight division (class Senior I) - 2006