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American mixed martial arts fighter
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.[1] Crane is credited as the first American Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt of Gracie Barra.[2]
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[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
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 Santa Fe, New Mexico, in January 2000.[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
Mitsuyo Maeda → Carlos Gracie, Sr. → Helio Gracie → Carlos Gracie Jr. → Vinicius Magalhães → Alberto Crane[7]
Personal life
Alberto and his wife have three children, son Sevan and twin daughters Sona and Serineh, who were born on November 25, 2008.
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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) [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
Professional record breakdown
| 20 matches
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15 wins
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5 losses
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| By knockout
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0
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3
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| By submission
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14
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0
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| By decision
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1
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2
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| Res.
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Record
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Opponent
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Method
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Event
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Date
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Round
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Time
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Location
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Notes
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| Win
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15–5
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Aranik Montero
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Submission (heel hook)
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Fighting Marcou Arena 2
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July 17, 2011
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1
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N/A
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Palavas-les-Flots, Herault, France
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| Win
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14–5
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Gabe Rivas
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Submission (armbar)
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KOTC: Turning Point
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March 27, 2011
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1
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2:23
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Tarzana, California, United States
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| Win
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13–5
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Ludwing Salazar
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Submission (Achilles lock)
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XVT 5: Franca vs. Kheder
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December 19, 2010
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1
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2:27
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Cartago, Costa Rica
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| Loss
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12–5
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Albert Rios
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Decision (unanimous)
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Called Out MMA II
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January 24, 2010
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3
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5:00
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Ontario, California, United States
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|
| Loss
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12–4
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Tony Hervey
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KO (punches)
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KOTC: Militia
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June 11, 2009
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1
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0:12
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Highland, California, United States
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|
| Win
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12–3
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Eric Regan
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Submission (triangle choke)
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RITC 123- Rage in the Cage 123
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February 27, 2009
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1
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2:20
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Chandler, Arizona, United States
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| Win
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11–3
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Brad Nordquist
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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KOTC: Goodfellas
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December 6, 2008
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1
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1:19
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Win
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10–3
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Richard Villa
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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EDP: Breaking Point
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October 18, 2008
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1
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N/A
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Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
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| Win
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9–3
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Adrian Valdez
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Submission (guillotine choke)
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Rage in the Cage 113
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August 2, 2008
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1
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1:35
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Loss
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8–3
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Simon Marini
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Decision (unanimous)
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Ultimate Cage Wars 12
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June 27, 2008
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3
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5:00
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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| Loss
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8–2
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Kurt Pellegrino
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TKO (punches)
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UFC Fight Night 12
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January 23, 2008
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2
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1:52
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Loss
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8–1
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Roger Huerta
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TKO (punches)
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UFC 74
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August 25, 2007
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3
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1:50
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win
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8–0
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Jeremy Crowe
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Submission (crucifix)
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PNRF: Inferno
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January 22, 2005
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1
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1:03
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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| Win
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7–0
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Richie Reyes
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Submission (omoplata)
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PNRF: Explosion
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July 16, 2004
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1
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0:28
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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| Win
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6–0
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John Mahlow
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Submission (choke)
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KOTC 36: Albuquerque
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May 15, 2004
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2
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2:41
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Win
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5–0
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Takuhito Hida
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Submission (armbar)
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ZST: Grand Prix – Final Round
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January 11, 2004
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1
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1:26
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Tokyo, Japan
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| Win
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4–0
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Christian Carvalho
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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ROF 10: Intensity
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October 18, 2003
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1
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5:56
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Castle Rock, Colorado, United States
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| Win
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3–0
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Javier Vazquez
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Decision (split)
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KOTC 21: Invasion
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March 21, 2003
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3
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5:00
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Won the KOTC Lightweight Championship. Later vacated title.
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| Win
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2–0
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Joe Vigil
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Submission (triangle choke)
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KOTC 20 - Crossroads
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December 15, 2002
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1
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3:17
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Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
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| Win
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1–0
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Nick Shadwick
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
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KOTC 14 - 5150
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June 19, 2002
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1
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1:39
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Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
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