Alvin Robinson
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Name | Alvin Robinson |
| Nickname | Kid | |
| Association | Grudge Training Center | |
| Weight Class | Lightweight / Featherweight | |
| Height | 5' 9" (176 cm.) | |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Birth Date | July 16, 1982 | |
| Fighting Out Of | Denver, Colorado, USA | |
| Nationality | American |
Alvin L. Robinson is an American mixed martial artist who competes as a Lightweight and Featherweight. Robinson is a four time UFC veteran (1-3) and is a former Ring of Fire Lightweight Champion.
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Professional Record
| Record | 12 - 7 - 0 (Win – Loss – Draw) |
| Wins | 0 (T)KOs 11 Submissions 1 Decisions |
| Losses | 1 (T)KOs 6 Submissions 0 Decisions |
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Daniel Straus | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 78 | 10/26/2012 | 2 | 4:51 | |
| Win | Adam Lorenz | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | AMMA 8: Unfinished Business | 9/16/2011 | 1 | 0:54 | Lightweight |
| Loss | Cameron Dollar | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Fight to Win: Mortal Combat | 2/25/2011 | 1 | 4:59 | For Fight to Win Colorado Featherweight Championship (Vacant) |
| Win | Jesse Henley | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Fight to Win and King of Champions: Worlds Collide | 7/24/2010 | 1 | 1:38 | |
| Win | Brandon Girtz | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | CFX: Cage Fighting Xtreme | 5/15/2010 | 2 | 1:37 | |
| Loss | Anthony Morrison | Submission (Punches) | ROF 36: Demolition | 12/4/2009 | 1 | 1:09 | Featherweight |
| Loss | Mark Bocek | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar | 11/15/2008 | 3 | 3:16 | Released from UFC following loss |
| Loss | Nate Diaz | Submission (Triangle Choke) | UFC Fight Night 12: Swick vs. Burkman | 1/23/2008 | 1 | 3:39 | |
| Win | Jorge Gurgel | Decision (Unanimous) | UFC 77: Hostile Territory | 10/20/2007 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Kenny Florian | Submission (Punches) | UFC 73: Stacked | 7/7/2007 | 1 | 4:30 | |
| Win | Olly Bradstreet | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | ROF 28: Evolution | 2/16/2007 | 1 | 1:47 | Defended Ring of Fire Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Rocky Johnson | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | ROF 27: Collision Course | 12/9/2006 | 1 | 2:27 | Defended Ring of Fire Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Marshall Martin | Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) | FF 2: FightForce- Brutte Brawl 2 | 7/22/2006 | 1 | 3:54 | |
| Loss | Fabio Holanda | TKO (Punches) | TKO 25: Confrontation | 5/5/2006 | 2 | 4:30 | |
| Win | James Martinez | Submission (Triangle Choke) | ROF 23: Impact | 4/1/2006 | 1 | 1:14 | Defended Ring of Fire Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Luke Caudillo | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | ROF 20: Elite | 12/10/2005 | 1 | 1:33 | Won Ring of Fire Lightweight Championship |
| Win | Alonzo Martinez | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | ROF 19: Showdown | 9/10/2005 | 2 | 1:14 | |
| Win | Josh Arocho | Submission (Triangle Choke) | ROF 17: Unstoppable | 6/18/2005 | 1 | 0:35 | |
| Win | Eric Payne | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | ROF 15: Inferno | 2/12/2005 | 1 | 2:54 | |
Biography
Martial Arts Background
Robinson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under John Crouch. He also trains with John Crouch, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Royce Gracie, in Glendale, Arizona.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Robinson became the Ring of Fire Lightweight Champion by defeating Luke Caudillo by Rear Naked Choke in the first round on December 10, 2005.
Robinson made his UFC debut at UFC 73 against The Ultimate Fighter's Kenny Florian on July 7, 2007. Robinson was defeated in the first round. Florian tripped Robinson to the mat before moving to side-control. Florian then transitioned into mount before pounding away until Robinson tapped due to strikes.
Robinson defeated Jorge Gurgel at UFC 77 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Robinson was to return to action at Bellator 28 on September 9, 2010 to face off against Georgi Karakhanyan, as a replacement for Chas Skelly. Unfortunately for Robinson, he was injured during training and was replaced by Anthony Leone.
Fighter Pages
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Tapology: http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/alvin-robinson-kid
Sherdog: http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Alvin-Robinson-12212
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