Quick Facts
Biography
Alberto Lewis Crane (born July 14, 1976) 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.
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. 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.
Personal life
Alberto and his wife have three children, son Sevan and twin daughters Sona and Serineh, who were born on November 25, 2008.
Championships and accomplishments
- 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)
- 2002 IBJJF Pan Am Championship Bronze Medalist (Black Belt)
- 2002 Brazilian Team Title Championship—1st place (part of brown/black belt lightweight team)
- 2002 IBJJF World Championship Bronze Medalist(Black Belt) (Closed Bracket with Team Mates)
- 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
- "2001 IBJJF Brazilian national results".retrieved December 30, 2014
- "2002 IBJJF Brazilian team results".retrieved December 30, 2014
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 |
Gracie Barra Encino/Burbank/Woodland Hills
Alberto Crane founded Gracie Barra in Encino, California, in January, 2009, Gracie Barra Pasadena in 2010 and Gracie Barra Burbank in 2011. The Academy focuses on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai Boxing. He now has founded LEGACY Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Burbank, California where he teaches and trains.
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.