Neiman Gracie

Neiman Gracie
Born December 12, 1988
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Residence New York City, New York, United States
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Fighting out of New York City, New York, United States
Team Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy
Mixed martial arts record
Total 3
Wins 3
By submission 3
Losses 0
Notable relatives Renzo Gracie (uncle)
Marcio Stambowsky (Father)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Neiman Gracie
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze 2008 Super-Heavyweight (purple)[1]
Bronze 2005 Medium-Heavyweight (blue)[2]
World Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze 2013 Heavyweight (black)[3]
Pan-American Championship
Gold 2008 Super-Heavyweight (purple)[4]
Bronze 2009 Medium-Heavyweight (purple)[5]
Bronze 2007 Medium-Heavyweight (purple)[6]
Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
Bronze 2011 Heavyweight (brown)[7]
Gold 2008 Heavyweight (purple)[8]
American National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Gold 2007 Super-Heavyweight (purple)[9]
New York International Open IBJJF Championship
Silver 2012 Super-Heavyweight (black)[10]
Bronze 2011 Medium-Heavyweight (brown)[11]
Silver 2010 Medium-Heavyweight (brown)[12]
Gold 2009 Medium-Heavyweight (purple)[13]
Bronze 2009 Openweight (purple)[14]
Grapplers Quest
U.S. National Grappling Championship
Gold 2011 Heavyweight (Brown)[15]

Neiman Gracie is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner currently competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional MMA competitor since 2013, he has also previously fought for the World Series of Fighting.

Background

Jiu-Jitsu

He has medalled at the World Nogi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship, and the New York International Open IBJJF Championship. Neiman is also a member of the Gracie family.[16]

Mixed martial arts career

World Series of Fighting

In 2013, Gracie set his sights on competing in mixed martial arts. He signed with the World Series of Fighting promotion and made his debut in September 2013 at World Series of Fighting 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle.[17] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Gracie returned to the WSOF decagon on July 5, 2014 at World Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell. He again won the fight via submission, this time in the second round.

Bellator MMA

On October 29, 2014, it was announced that the undefeated Gracie had signed with Bellator MMA.[18]

Gracie made his Bellator debut against Bobby Flynn on February 27, 2015 at Bellator 134.[19] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Bobby Flynn Submission (neck crank) Bellator 134 February 27, 2015 1 2:36 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Dustin Holyko Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 11 July 5, 2014 2 2:21 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Darren Costa Submission (armbar) WSOF 5 September 14, 2013 1 3:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

References

  1. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2008". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2005". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  3. ↑ "World Jiu-Jitsu No Gi Championship 2013" (PDF). Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "pan jiu-jitsu championship 2008". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  5. ↑ "pan jiu-jitsu championship 2009". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ "pan jiu-jitsu championship 2007". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship 2011". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Pan no gi jiu-jitsu championship 2008". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  9. ↑ "American Nationals jiu-jitsu championship 2007". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  10. ↑ "New York International Open 2012" (PDF). Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  11. ↑ "New York International Open IBJJF Championship 2011". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  12. ↑ "New York International Open IBJJF Championship 2010". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  13. ↑ "New York international open IBJJF championship 2009". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  14. ↑ "New York international open IBJJF championship 2009". official IBJJF results. Retrieved February 13, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Grapplers Quest U.S National Grappling championship 2011". official Grapplers Quest results. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  16. ↑ Herle, Erin (September 17, 2013). "See how Neiman Gracie got the sub in his MMA debut at WSOF 5". Gracie Mag. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  17. ↑ Erickson, Matt (September 10, 2013). "WSOF 5's Neiman Gracie hopes to show he has skills beyond his name in MMA debut". MMA Junkie. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  18. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (October 29, 2014). "Bellator signs undefeated welterweight Neiman Gracie". MMA Fighting. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Bellator 134 prelims: 'The Silencer,' 'The Freight Train,' 'The Irish Bad Boy,' 'The Barn Cat'". mmajunkie.com. February 5, 2015.