Alberto Crane

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Alberto Crane
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Born (1976-07-14) July 14, 1976 (age 49)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Fighting out ofGlendale, California
TeamLegacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank6th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins15
By submission14
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout3
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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Alberto Crane
Medal record
Representing  United States
Grappling
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 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.

Biography

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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

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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

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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

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Alberto Crane founded Legacy Jiu-Jitsu in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in January 2000.[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

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Mitsuyo MaedaCarlos Gracie, Sr.Helio GracieCarlos Gracie Jr.Vinicius Magalhães → Alberto Crane[7]

Personal life

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Alberto and his wife have three children, son Sevan and twin daughters Sona and Serineh. [8]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • Mixed Martial Arts
    • King Of The Cage Lightweight Champion
    • Ring Of Fire Lightweight Champion
  • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
    • 1998 IBJJF Pan Am Championship Bronze Medalist
    • 1998 IBJJF World Championships Bronze Medalist
    • 1999 Brazilian Team Title Championship - 1st Place
    • 1999 IBJJF World Championship Silver Medalist
    • 1999 Brazilian Nationals Bronze Medalist in (Purple Belt Middle Weight)
    • 1999 Brazilian Nationals Bronze Medalist in (Purple Belt Open Weight)
    • 2000 IBJJF Pan Am Championship Silver Medalist
    • 2001 Brazilian National Championship—3rd place (Brown Belt lightweight) [9]
    • 2002 IBJJF Pan Am Championship Bronze Medalist (Black Belt)
    • 2002 Brazilian Team Title Championship—1st place (part of brown/black belt lightweight team)[10]
    • 2002 IBJJF World Championship Bronze Medalist( Black Belt, Closed Bracket with Teammates)
    • 2012 1st Place - Las Vegas International Open IBJJF Master Division
    • 2012 1st Place - American Nationals IBJJF Championship Master Division
    • 2012 1st Place - Long Beach International Open IBJJF Master Division
    • 2013 1st Place - Abu Dhabi Pro US Nationals Master Division
    • 2013 1st Place - San Francisco International Open Master Division
    • 2013 1st Place - Las Vegas Spring International Open IBJJF Master Division
    • 2013 1st Place - LA Open NABJJF Master Division
    • 2013 1st Place - Munich International Open IBJJF Master Division
    • 2014 1st Place - Five Grappling California 1 - Black Belt Master Division
    • 2014 1st Place - Five Grappling Nevada 1 - No Gi Expert Division
    • 2014 1st Place - European No-Gi IBJJF Championship Master Division
    • 2014 1st Place - Grapplers Quest UFC Expo - No Gi Master Expert Division
    • 2014 1st Place - Grapplers Quest UFC Expo - Black Belt Master Division
    • 2015 1st Place - Abu Dhabi Pro US Nationals Master Open Weight Division
    • 2015 1st Place - IBJJF World No-Gi Championship Master Division

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
20 matches 15 wins 5 losses
By knockout 0 3
By submission 14 0
By decision 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–5 Aranik Montero Submission (heel hook) Fighting Marcou Arena 2 July 17, 2011 1 N/A Palavas-les-Flots, Herault, France
Win 14–5 Gabe Rivas Submission (armbar) KOTC: Turning Point March 27, 2011 1 2:23 Tarzana, California, United States
Win 13–5 Ludwing Salazar Submission (Achilles lock) XVT 5: Franca vs. Kheder December 19, 2010 1 2:27 Cartago, Costa Rica
Loss 12–5 Albert Rios Decision (unanimous) Called Out MMA II January 24, 2010 3 5:00 Ontario, California, United States
Loss 12–4 Tony Hervey KO (punches) KOTC: Militia June 11, 2009 1 0:12 Highland, California, United States
Win 12–3 Eric Regan Submission (triangle choke) RITC 123- Rage in the Cage 123 February 27, 2009 1 2:20 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 11–3 Brad Nordquist Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Goodfellas December 6, 2008 1 1:19 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 10–3 Richard Villa Submission (rear-naked choke) EDP: Breaking Point October 18, 2008 1 N/A Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 9–3 Adrian Valdez Submission (guillotine choke) Rage in the Cage 113 August 2, 2008 1 1:35 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 8–3 Simon Marini Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Cage Wars 12 June 27, 2008 3 5:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss 8–2 Kurt Pellegrino TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night 12 January 23, 2008 2 1:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–1 Roger Huerta TKO (punches) UFC 74 August 25, 2007 3 1:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Jeremy Crowe Submission (crucifix) PNRF: Inferno January 22, 2005 1 1:03 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win 7–0 Richie Reyes Submission (omoplata) PNRF: Explosion July 16, 2004 1 0:28 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win 6–0 John Mahlow Submission (choke) KOTC 36: Albuquerque May 15, 2004 2 2:41 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 5–0 Takuhito Hida Submission (armbar) ZST: Grand Prix – Final Round January 11, 2004 1 1:26 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–0 Christian Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 10: Intensity October 18, 2003 1 5:56 Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
Win 3–0 Javier Vazquez Decision (split) KOTC 21: Invasion March 21, 2003 3 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Won the KOTC Lightweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win 2–0 Joe Vigil Submission (triangle choke) KOTC 20 - Crossroads December 15, 2002 1 3:17 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Win 1–0 Nick Shadwick Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 14 - 5150 June 19, 2002 1 1:39 Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States

See also

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References

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