Alberto Crane

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Alberto Crane
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Born (1976-07-14) July 14, 1976 (age 48)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Fighting out of Glendale, California
TeamLegacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank5th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins15
By submission14
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout3
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Alberto Crane
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Grappling
World Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2002 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -76kg


Alberto Lewis Crane (born July 14, 1976) is an American former mixed martial artist, submission grappler and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor. He has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is a former King of the Cage and Ring of Fire lightweight champion. He is the founder of Legacy Jiu-jitsu Academy.

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Biography

Crane moved to Brazil shortly after high school to train at the Gracie Barra academy in Rio de Janeiro, and then Belo Horizonte full-time. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Vinicius Magalhaes (Draculino) and Carlos Gracie Jr. Upon returning to New Mexico, Crane began teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and opened two academies, one in Santa Fe and one in Albuquerque. [1] Crane is credited as the first American Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt of Gracie Barra. [2]

Mixed martial arts

He started MMA in 2002 in a King of the cage event in New Mexico. After a 2-year break, Crane signed with the UFC in 2007 and lost his UFC debut against Roger Huerta [3] at UFC 74 via TKO in round three. In his second UFC fight against Kurt Pellegrino, Crane did not take advantage of a high kick early enough in the first round. Crane was defeated via TKO in the second round. [4]

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Crane was owner of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy through 2007, selling the Academy when he moved to the L.A. Basin.

Legacy Jiu-Jitsu

Alberto Crane founded Legacy Jiu-Jitsu in Encino, California, in January 2009. [5] The Academy focuses on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai. Legacy now has locations in Burbank, [6] Glendale and Pasadena.

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Helio Gracie → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Vinicius Magalhães → Alberto Crane [7]

Personal life

Alberto and his wife have three children, son Sevan and twin daughters Sona and Serineh, who were born on November 25, 2008. [8]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches15 wins5 losses
By knockout03
By submission140
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–5Aranik MonteroSubmission (heel hook)Fighting Marcou Arena 2July 17, 20111N/A Palavas-les-Flots, Herault, France
Win14–5Gabe RivasSubmission (armbar) KOTC: Turning Point March 27, 201112:23 Tarzana, California, United States
Win13–5Ludwing SalazarSubmission (Achilles lock)XVT 5: Franca vs. KhederDecember 19, 201012:27 Cartago, Costa Rica
Loss12–5Albert RiosDecision (unanimous)Called Out MMA IIJanuary 24, 201035:00 Ontario, California, United States
Loss12–4 Tony Hervey KO (punches) KOTC: Militia June 11, 200910:12 Highland, California, United States
Win12–3Eric ReganSubmission (triangle choke)RITC 123- Rage in the Cage 123February 27, 200912:20 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win11–3Brad NordquistSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Goodfellas December 6, 200811:19 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win10–3Richard VillaSubmission (rear-naked choke)EDP: Breaking PointOctober 18, 20081N/A Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win9–3Adrian ValdezSubmission (guillotine choke)Rage in the Cage 113August 2, 200811:35 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss8–3Simon MariniDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Cage Wars 12June 27, 200835:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss8–2 Kurt Pellegrino TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night 12 January 23, 200821:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–1 Roger Huerta TKO (punches) UFC 74 August 25, 200731:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0Jeremy CroweSubmission (crucifix)PNRF: InfernoJanuary 22, 200511:03 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win7–0Richie ReyesSubmission (omoplata)PNRF: ExplosionJuly 16, 200410:28 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win6–0John MahlowSubmission (choke) KOTC 36: Albuquerque May 15, 200422:41 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win5–0Takuhito HidaSubmission (armbar)ZST: Grand Prix – Final RoundJanuary 11, 200411:26 Tokyo, Japan
Win4–0Christian CarvalhoSubmission (rear-naked choke)ROF 10: IntensityOctober 18, 200315:56 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win3–0 Javier Vazquez Decision (split) KOTC 21: Invasion March 21, 200335:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesWon KOTC Lightweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win2–0Joe VigilSubmission (triangle choke) KOTC 20 - Crossroads December 15, 200213:17 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Win1–0Nick ShadwickSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 14 - 5150 June 19, 200211:39 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States


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  2. ↑ "Alberto Crane: Gracie Barra's First American Black Belt – BJJ Legends Magazine". bjjlegends.com. 20 February 2012.
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  5. ↑ "Alberto Crane Opens New Gym in So-Cal on Jan. 10 | MMAWeekly.com". mmaweekly.com. 1 January 2009.
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