Alberto Crane
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Alberto Lewis Crane is an American
mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a lightweight
. He has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
and is a former King of the Cage
and Ring Of Fire lightweight champion.
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 successful academies, one in Santa Fe and one in Albuquerque
. He started MMA in 2002 where he fought till 2005 undefeated. After a 2 year break Alberto took on the UFC in 2007 and lost his UFC debut against Roger Huerta
at UFC 74
via TKO in round three. In his second fight with the UFC, against Kurt Pellegrino, Alberto did not take advantage of a high kick early enough in the first round. Alberto was defeated via TKO in the second round.
He has since moved to Los Angeles
to be closer to family. Alberto Crane has opened Gracie Barra Encino, Pasadena, Burbank, Woodland Hills and Hollywood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts in the Los Angeles Area.
| Win
|align=center| 15–5
| Aranik Montero
| Submission (heel hook)
| Fighting Marcou Arena 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Palavas-les-Flots
, Herault
, France
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–5
| Gabe Rivas
| Submission (armbar)
| King of the Cage
: Turning Point
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:23
|Tarzana, California, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–5
| Ludwing Salazar
| Submission (ankle lock)
| XVT 5: Franca vs. Kheder
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:27
|Cartago
, Costa Rica
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–5
| Albert Rios
| Decision (unanimous)
| Called Out MMA II
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Ontario, California
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–4
| Tony Hervey
| KO (punches)
| KOTC: Militia
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:12
|Highland, California
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–3
| Eric Regan
| Submission (triangle choke)
| RITC 123- Rage in the Cage 123
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:20
|Chandler, Arizona
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–3
| Brad Nordquist
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| KOTC: Goodfellas
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:19
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–3
| Richard Villa
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| EDP: Breaking Point
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Rio Rancho, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–3
| Adrian Valdez
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Rage in the Cage 113
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:35
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–3
| Simon Marini
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ultimate Cage Wars 12
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–2
| Kurt Pellegrino
| TKO (strikes)
| UFC Fight Night 12
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:52
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–1
| Roger Huerta
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 74
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–0
| Jeremy Crowe
| Submission (crucifix)
| PNRF: Inferno
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:03
|Santa Fe, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Richie Reyes
| Submission (omoplata)
| PNRF: Explosion
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:28
|Santa Fe, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| John Mahlow
| Submission (choke)
| KOTC 35: Albuquerque
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:41
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Takuhito Hida
| Submission (armbar)
| ZST: Grand Prix – Final Round
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:26
|Tokyo
, Japan
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Christian Carvalho
| Submission (rear naked choke
)
| ROF 10: Intensity
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 5:56
|Castle Rock, Colorado
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Javier Vazquez
| Decision (split)
| KOTC 21: Invasion
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
, United States
| Won KOTC Lightweight Championship. Later vacated.
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Joe Vigil
| Submission (triangle choke
)
| KOTC 20: Crossroads
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:17
|Bernalillo, New Mexico
, United States
|
|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Nick Shadwick
| Submission (choke)
| KOTC 14: New Mexico
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:39
|Bernalillo, New Mexico
, United States
|
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mixed martial artist. He currently fights as a lightweight
Lightweight (MMA)
The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb...
. He has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
and is a former King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
and Ring Of Fire lightweight champion.
Biography
Crane moved to BrazilBrazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
shortly after high school to train at the Gracie Barra
Gracie Barra
Gracie Barra is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations, with over 400 black belts and 150 schools or affiliates worldwide. It is headed by Carlos Gracie, Jr., son of Carlos Gracie the first Gracie to ever learn Jiu-Jitsu from Japanese emigrant to Brazil Otávio Mitsuyo Maeda.- History...
academy in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, and then Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
full-time. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
under Vinicius Magalhaes (Draculino)
Vinicius Magalhães (Draculino)
Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhães is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fourth degree black belt under Carlos Gracie, Jr. and has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over 18 years. He has instructed mixed martial arts and grappling champions...
and Carlos Gracie Jr. Upon returning to New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
, Crane began teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and opened two successful academies, one in Santa Fe and one in Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
. He started MMA in 2002 where he fought till 2005 undefeated. After a 2 year break Alberto took on the UFC in 2007 and lost his UFC debut against Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta , is an American mixed martial artist. He initially gained exposure by competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and later Bellator Fighting Championships.-Early life:...
at UFC 74
UFC 74
UFC 74: Respect was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship . The event took place on August 25, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
via TKO in round three. In his second fight with the UFC, against Kurt Pellegrino, Alberto did not take advantage of a high kick early enough in the first round. Alberto was defeated via TKO in the second round.
He has since moved to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to be closer to family. Alberto Crane has opened Gracie Barra Encino, Pasadena, Burbank, Woodland Hills and Hollywood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts in the Los Angeles Area.
Personal life
Alberto and his wife have three children, son Sevan and daughters Sona and Serineh, who were born on November 25, 2008.Championships and accomplishments
- Mixed Martial ArtsMixed martial artsMixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
- King Of The Cage Lightweight Champion
- Ring Of Fire Lightweight Champion
- Brazilian Jiu-JitsuBrazilian Jiu-JitsuBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...
- 3 time Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Champion
- World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Medalist (Mundial 2002, Leve)
- Submission WrestlingSubmission wrestlingSubmission wrestling or Combat wrestling in Japan, is a formula of competition and a general term describing the aspect of martial arts and combat sports that focus on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission using submission holds...
- Grapplers Quest Champion
- Pan American Champion
- 2 time Best of the West Champion
- Abu Dhabi veteran
Mixed martial arts record
|-| Win
|align=center| 15–5
| Aranik Montero
| Submission (heel hook)
| Fighting Marcou Arena 2
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Palavas-les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots
Palavas-les-Flots is a commune in the Hérault department in Languedoc-Roussillon in southern France.-Geography:Palavas is a seaside resort, some six km south of Montpellier, at the Gulf of Lion and the Mediterranean Sea. It lies on a strip of sand dunes that separates two lakes, the Étang de...
, Herault
Hérault
Hérault is a department in the south of France named after the Hérault river.-History:Hérault is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 14–5
| Gabe Rivas
| Submission (armbar)
| King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
: Turning Point
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:23
|Tarzana, California, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 13–5
| Ludwing Salazar
| Submission (ankle lock)
| XVT 5: Franca vs. Kheder
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:27
|Cartago
Cartago
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, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–5
| Albert Rios
| Decision (unanimous)
| Called Out MMA II
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Ontario, California
Ontario, California
Ontario is a city located in San Bernardino County, California, United States, 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire region, it lies just east of the Los Angeles county line and is part of the Greater Los Angeles Area...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 12–4
| Tony Hervey
| KO (punches)
| KOTC: Militia
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:12
|Highland, California
Highland, California
Highland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population in 2010 was 53,104, up from 44,605 at the 2000 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 12–3
| Eric Regan
Eric Regan
Eric Regan is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Hannover Scorpions in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga .On September 22, 2008, he was signed as a free agent by the Anaheim Ducks...
| Submission (triangle choke)
| RITC 123- Rage in the Cage 123
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:20
|Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, Arizona
-Demographics:As of the Census of 2010, there were 236,123 people, 86,924 households, and 60,212 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 4.8% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 21.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 8.3%...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 11–3
| Brad Nordquist
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| KOTC: Goodfellas
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:19
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 10–3
| Richard Villa
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| EDP: Breaking Point
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| N/A
|Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
There were 18,995 households out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 9–3
| Adrian Valdez
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Rage in the Cage 113
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:35
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–3
| Simon Marini
| Decision (unanimous)
| Ultimate Cage Wars 12
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–2
| Kurt Pellegrino
Kurt Pellegrino
Kurt Joseph Pellegrino is a retired American mixed martial artist. He is best known for competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. Pellegrino's first fight in the UFC came in 2006...
| TKO (strikes)
| UFC Fight Night 12
UFC Fight Night 12
UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman referred to by the media as UFC Fight Night 12 was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 23, 2008 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event featured former The Ultimate Fighter contestants Mike...
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|align=center| 2
|align=center| 1:52
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Loss
|align=center| 8–1
| Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta
Roger Huerta , is an American mixed martial artist. He initially gained exposure by competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and later Bellator Fighting Championships.-Early life:...
| TKO (punches)
| UFC 74
UFC 74
UFC 74: Respect was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship . The event took place on August 25, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.-Background:...
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:50
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 8–0
| Jeremy Crowe
| Submission (crucifix)
| PNRF: Inferno
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:03
|Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 7–0
| Richie Reyes
| Submission (omoplata)
| PNRF: Explosion
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:28
|Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest city in the state and is the seat of . Santa Fe had a population of 67,947 in the 2010 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 6–0
| John Mahlow
| Submission (choke)
| KOTC 35: Albuquerque
|
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:41
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 5–0
| Takuhito Hida
| Submission (armbar)
| ZST: Grand Prix – Final Round
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:26
|Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 4–0
| Christian Carvalho
Christian Carvalho
Cristian Luciano de Carvalho is a Brazilian footballer who last played for Charlotte Eagles in the USL Second Division.-Career:...
| Submission (rear naked choke
Rear naked choke
The Rear naked choke is a chokehold in martial arts applied from an opponent's back. Depending on the context, the term may refer to one of two variations of the technique, either arm can be used to apply the choke in both cases...
)
| ROF 10: Intensity
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 5:56
|Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, Colorado
The Town of Castle Rock is the county seat of Douglas County, Colorado, United States and is named for the prominent castle tower-shaped butte near the center of town. It is part of Colorado's Front Range Urban Corridor and is located roughly 28 miles south of Denver and 37 miles north of...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 3–0
| Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez (fighter)
Javier Vazquez is an Cuban-American mixed martial artist currently fighting for The UFC's featherweight division. He was previously fighting for the WEC before the UFC merged the promotions in 2010. He is the son-in-law of Rorion Gracie....
| Decision (split)
| KOTC 21: Invasion
|
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque is the largest city in the state of New Mexico, United States. It is the county seat of Bernalillo County and is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population was 545,852 as of the 2010 Census and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. As...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| Won KOTC Lightweight Championship. Later vacated.
|-
| Win
|align=center| 2–0
| Joe Vigil
| Submission (triangle choke
Triangle choke
A triangle choke, or sankaku-jime in Judo, is a type of figure-four chokehold which strangles the opponent by encircling the opponent's neck and one arm with the legs in a configuration similar to the shape of a triangle...
)
| KOTC 20: Crossroads
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 3:17
|Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo is a town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 6,611. It is the county seat of Sandoval County.Bernalillo is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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|-
| Win
|align=center| 1–0
| Nick Shadwick
| Submission (choke)
| KOTC 14: New Mexico
|
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 1:39
|Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo, New Mexico
Bernalillo is a town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 6,611. It is the county seat of Sandoval County.Bernalillo is part of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
|
Gracie Barra Pasadena/Encino/Burbank/Woodland Hills
Alberto Crane opened a new Academy, Gracie Barra in Encino, California, in January, 2009. The Academy focuses on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai Boxing. A second Gracie Barra academy in Pasadena, California first opened its doors in January, 2010 and a third Gracie Barra Burbank in January 2011. Woodland Hills opened in September 2011Brazilian 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.External links
- Alberto Crane's Official Site
- Alberto Crane's & Romulo Barral's San Fernando Valley-based Academy
- Gracie Barra Pasadena
- Gracie Barra Encino
- Gracie Barra Burbank
- Gracie Barra Woodland Hills
- Gracie Barra Baldwin Park
- UFC profile
- International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) World Championships 2002 results