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.

Alberto Crane
Born (1976-07-14) July 14, 1976 (age 48)
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
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  United States
Grappling
World Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2002 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -76kg

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 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

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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, who were born on November 25, 2008. [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 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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  1. ^ "Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy Locations".
  2. ^ "Alberto Crane: Gracie Barra's First American Black Belt – BJJ Legends Magazine". bjjlegends.com. 20 February 2012.
  3. ^ "ROGER HUERTA READY FOR ANOTHER WAR". www.mmaweekly.com. 17 August 2007.
  4. ^ Gordon, Grant (24 January 2008). "Crane suffers TKO defeat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  5. ^ "Alberto Crane Opens New Gym in So-Cal on Jan. 10 | MMAWeekly.com". mmaweekly.com. 1 January 2009.
  6. ^ Fathi, Arman (9 November 2021). "Vin Diesel Speaks At Legacy Jiu-Jitsu Belt Ceremony". jiujitsutimes.com. Retrieved September 13, 2022.
  7. ^ "Alberto Crane". BJJHeroes.com. 20 June 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  8. ^ "Proud Papa Alberto Crane Heading Back to the Cage". MMAWEEKLY.com. 2008-12-04. Archived from the original on 2008-12-09. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
  9. ^ "2001 IBJJF Brazilian national results".retrieved December 30, 2014
  10. ^ "2002 IBJJF Brazilian team results".retrieved December 30, 2014
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