» Fighter: Alvin Robinson

American Top Team lightweight Mark Bocek (6-2) tapped “Kid” Alvin Robinson (10-7) via rear naked choke at 3:16 of the third round at UFC 91 in Las Vegas Saturday night.  It was a back-in-forth battle, but Bocek looked the better in the end.

In round one, Robinson began with a couple strong kicks only to be taken down eventually and controlled during the remaining pace.  Bocek executed good transitions with strong elbow strikes to land a choke that was stopped by the end of the opening round.

By the second, Bocek looked to have control of the fight.  Almost executing an omaplata late in the round, Robison escaped only to find Bocek scrambling upon his every move.  The second round ended with Robison pulling guard and Bocek in top position.

Bocek looked clearly ahead on the score cards by the beginning of the third.  Almost immediately, Bocek pinned Robison to the cage with Robison pulling a guillotine only to be slammed hard on his back.  Under a swarm of punches, Robison rolled over numerous times to escape.

Bocek finally got a body triangle capturing a rear naked choke.  Under pressure, Robison tapped out.

The UFC has officially confirmed a welterweight bout between “McLovin” Dustin Hazelett (11-4) and “Barn Cat” Tamdan McCrory (9-1) and a lightweight bout between “Kid” Alvin Robinson (9-3) and Mark Bocek (5-2) on the UFC 91 card, 15 November in Las Vegas.

Hazelett, a member of Team Jorge Gurgel, submitted Josh Burkman (18-7) via second-round armbar in June.

McCrory won a unanimous decision over Luke Cummo (6-6) in August.

Robinson’s last fight was a loss to Nathan Diaz (10-2) via third-round triangle choke in January.  He reportedly took time off this year to deal with injuries.

Bocek, of Toronto, was submitted by Mac Danzig (18-5-1) in April via third-round rear naked choke.