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

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. Crane is credited as the first American Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt of Gracie Barra.

Mixed martial arts

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 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.

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.

Legacy Jiu-Jitsu

Alberto Crane founded Legacy Jiu-Jitsu in Encino, California, in January 2009. The Academy focuses on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts and Muay Thai. Legacy now has locations in Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena.

Instructor lineage

Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Helio Gracie → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Vinicius Magalhães → Alberto Crane

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 record