Alvin Robinson
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
{{for|the R&B musician|Alvin Robinson (musician)}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Alvin Robinson
| other_names = The Kid
| image = Alvin Kid Robinson.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|7|16}}
| birth_place = West Covina, California, United States
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence =
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}}
| weight = {{convert|145|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Featherweight
Lightweight (formerly)
| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = Denver, Colorado
| team = Mile High Gracie, Grudge Fight Team
| rank = black belt in BJJ under Royce Gracie
| mma_subwin = 14
| mma_decwin = 1
| mma_koloss = 3
| mma_subloss = 6
| sherdog = 12212
}}
Alvin Leavon Robinson (born July 16, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently fighting as a lightweight for the Bellator Fighting Championships. He is a former Ring of Fire lightweight champion.{{cite web|url=http://www.roycegracie.tv/frames/news/122305/rob_alvin.htm|title=Home|website=Royce Gracie Official Site|access-date=2007-06-28|archive-date=2009-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090411115352/http://www.roycegracie.tv/frames/news/122305/rob_alvin.htm|url-status=dead}} He holds a professional record of 13 wins and seven losses.
Biography
Alvin has 4 brothers and 3 sisters named Kenneth Leckie Robinson, Thomas Robinson, Daniel Robinson and Michael Robinson, Rosalina, Tenisha, and Rachael.
=Mixed martial arts career=
Robinson is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Royce Gracie. 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/other_sports/ultimate_fighting/view.bg?articleid=1015888 |title=Florian on a fast track to lightweight title shot |accessdate=March 2, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804033506/http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/other_sports/ultimate_fighting/view.bg?articleid=1015888 |archivedate=August 4, 2009 }} Robinson was defeated in the 1st round. Florian tripped Robinson to the mat before moving to side-control.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ufc-73-ampquotstackedampquot-play-by-play-8192|title=UFC 73 "Stacked" Play-by-Play|work=Sherdog}} Florian then transitioned into mount before pounding away until Robinson tapped due to strikes.
He defeated Jorge Gurgel via unanimous decision at UFC 77.{{cite web| url=http://www.nokaut.com/?id=12&solo_news=1002&lang=e&cur=eur| title=Gurgel to Face Robinson at UFC 77| date=August 20, 2007| publisher=Nokaut| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223018/http://www.nokaut.com/?id=12&solo_news=1002&lang=e&cur=eur| archivedate=September 27, 2007}}
Robinson signed with Bellator Fighting Championships to face Georgi Karakhanyan on September 9, 2010, in New Orleans.{{cite web
|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12159&zoneid=13
|title=Bellator Signs UFC Vet Alvin Robinson
|date=July 28, 2010
|publisher=MMAWeekly.com
}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} However, Robinson was forced out of the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Anthony Leone.
Mixed martial arts record
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|ko-wins=0
|ko-losses=3
|sub-wins=14
|sub-losses=6
|dec-wins=1
|dec-losses=0
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 15–9
| Josh Huber
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| FTW – Prize Fighting Championship 12
| {{dts|2015|November|06}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:15
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 14–9
| Ricky Musgrave
| TKO (punches)
| RFA 22 – Smith vs Njokuani
| {{dts|2015|January|09}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:55
|Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{Yes2}}Win
|align=center| 14–8
| Fabio Serrao
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| RFA 20 – Sanders vs. Mercado
| {{dts|2014|November|04}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|3:14
| Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
| {{No2}}Loss
|align=center| 13–8
| Gleristone Santos
| TKO (punches)
| Titan FC 28: Brilz vs. Davis
| {{dts|2014|May|16}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:51
|Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–7
| Joey Munoz
|Submission
|Kick Down MMA 110 – Enforcers
|{{dts|2013|September|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:42
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–7
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|{{dts|2012|October|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:51
|Dayton, Ohio, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–6
| Adam Lorenz
|Technical Submission (rear naked choke)
|{{dts|2011|September|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:54
|Won Aggression MMA Featherweight Championship
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–6
| Cameron Dollar
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Fight to Win: Mortal Combat
|{{dts|2011|February|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:59
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 11–5
| Jesse Henley
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Fight to Win / King of Champions: Worlds Collide
|{{dts|2010|July|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:38
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–5
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|Cage Fighting Xtreme
|{{dts|2010|May|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:37
|Red Lake, Minnesota, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 9–5
|Submission (punches)
|ROF 36 – Demolition
|{{dts|2009|December|04}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:09
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|Drops to Featherweight
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 9–4
|Submission (rear naked choke)
|{{dts|2008|November|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3:16
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 9–3
|Submission (triangle choke)
|{{dts|2008|January|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:39
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2007|October|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 8–2
|Submission (punches)
|{{dts|2007|July|07}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:30
|Sacramento, California, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–1
| Olly Bradstreet
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| ROF 28: Evolution
| {{dts|2007|February|16}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:47
|Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–1
| Rocky Johnson
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| ROF 27: Collision Course
| {{dts|2006|December|09}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:27
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–1
| Marshall Martin
| Submission (side choke)
| Fight Force: Butte Brawl 2
| {{dts|2006|July|22}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:54
|Butte, Montana, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 5–1
| Fabio Holanda
| TKO (punches)
| TKO Major League MMA 25: Confrontation
| {{dts|2006|May|05}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 4:30
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–0
| James Martinez
| Submission (triangle choke)
| ROF 23: Impact
| {{dts|2006|April|01}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:14
|Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| ROF 20: Elite
| {{dts|2005|December|10}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:33
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|Won ROF Lightweight Championship
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Alonzo Martinez
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| ROF 19: Showdown
| {{dts|2005|September|10}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:14
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Josh Arocho
| Submission (triangle choke)
| ROF 17: Unstoppable
| {{dts|2005|June|18}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:44
|Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Eric Payne
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| ROF 15: Inferno
| {{dts|2005|February|12}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:54
|Colorado, United States
|
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References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- {{UFC|alvin-robinson}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu