Alberto Crane
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| Alberto Crane | |
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| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | {{{birthdate}}} |
| Fighting out of | Glendale, California |
| Town of birth | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Team/Association | Glendale Fighting Club |
| Fighting style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 7 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
Alberto Crane is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He currently fights as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is a former King of the Cage lightweight champion and Ring Of Fire lightweight champion, with a professional record of 8 wins and 2 losses.
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[edit] Biography
Crane moved to Brazil shortly after high school to train at the Gracie Barra academy in Rio de Janerio, and then Belo Horizonte full-time. He currently holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Vinicius "Draculino" Magalhaes. Upon returning to New Mexico, Crane began teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and opened two successful academies, one in Santa Fe and one in Albuquerque.[1] He has since moved to Los Angeles to train professionally for mixed martial arts.[2] He lost his UFC debut against Roger Huerta at UFC 74 via TKO in round three. In his second fight with the UFC, against top contender Kurt Pellegrino, Alberto did not take advantage of a high leg kick early in the first round. Alberto was defeated via tko strikes.
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- Mixed Martial Arts
- King Of The Cage Lightweight Champion
- Ring Of Fire Lightweight Champion
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- 3 time Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Champion
- Second person (BJ Penn first) to win gold medal in black belt division of the Mundial World Championships held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2002
- Submission Wrestling
- Grapplers Quest Champion
- Pan American Champion
- 2 time Best of the West Champion
- Abu Dhabi Veteran
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| 8 Wins (7 Submissions, 1 Decision), 2 Losses, 0 Draws. | ||||||
| Date | Outcome | Opponent | Event | Details | Round, Time | |
| 01/23/2008 | Loss | Kurt Pellegrino | UFC Fight Night 12 | TKO (Strikes) | Round 2, 1:52 | |
| 8/25/2007 | Loss | Roger Huerta | UFC 74: Respect | TKO (Strikes) | Round 3, 1:50 | |
| 01/22/2005 | Win | Jeremy Crowe | PNRF: Inferno | Submission (Crucifix) | Round 1, 1:03 | |
| 7/16/2004 | Win | Richie Reyes | PNRF: Explosion | Submission (Omoplata) | Round 1, 0:28 | |
| 5/15/2004 | Win | John Mahlow | KOTC 35: Albuquerque | Submission (Choke) | Round 2, 2:41 | |
| 1/11/2004 | Win | Takuhito Hida | ZST: Grand Prix - Final Round | Submission (Armbar) | Round 1, 1:26 | |
| 10/18/2003 | Win | Christian Carvalho | ROF 10: Intensity | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 5:56 | |
| 3/21/2003 | Win | Javier Vazquez | KOTC 21: Invasion | Decision (Split) | Round 3, 5:00 | |
| 12/15/2002 | Win | Joe Vigil | KOTC 20: Crossroads | Submission (Triangle Choke) | Round 1, 3:17 | |
| 6/19/2002 | Win | Nick Shadwick | KOTC 14: New Mexico | Submission (Choke) | Round 1, 1:39 | |
[edit] Personal life
Crane is married with one child.[2]
[edit] Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Crane is the owner of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy.
