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| Born | Neiman Gracie Stambowsky[1] (1988-12-12)December 12, 1988 (age 36) Rio de Janeiro,Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | California,United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Welterweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Kings MMA (2020–present)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rank | 2nd deg.BJJ black belt (underRenzo Gracie andRoyce Gracie)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2013–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total | 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Notable relatives | Gracie family Márcio Stambowsky (Father) Renzo Gracie (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Neiman Gracie[1] (born Neiman Gracie Stambowsky December 12, 1988) is a Brazilianmixed martial artist andBrazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. A two-timePan-American champion in coloured belts, Gracie medalled at the 2013 black beltWorld No-Gi Championship before transitioning to MMA competing in theWelterweight division ofBellator MMA. Gracie has also previously fought for theWorld Series of Fighting and currently competes in theProfessional Fighters League.
Gracie is a 4th generation member of theGracie Family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu,[18] great-grandson of Gracie jiu-jitsu founderCarlos Gracie as well as the son of 8th degreecoral beltMárcio Stambowsky.
Neiman Gracie was born on 12 December 1988 inRio de Janeiro, Brazil. Gracie is the son of Carla Gracie (daughter ofRobson Gracie), andMárcio Stambowsky. He is a 4th generation member of theGracie Family of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[18][19] His sister Deborah Gracie Stambowsky is the second female in the Gracie family to achieve the rank ofblack belt,[20] Gracie started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a child at age 7.[1]
Gracie has competed in numerous prestigious BJJ tournaments throughout his grappling career. His accomplishments include both gi and no-gi events, where he has frequently medaled at major competitions.
Notable Achievements:•IBJJF Pan American Championship – Medalist in colored belts.•IBJJF New York Open – Multiple-time champion.•ADCC Competitor – Participated in one of the most prestigious submission grappling circuits.•Superfights – Gracie has competed in several high-profile BJJ superfights, often facing elite grapplers from around the world.
Neiman is particularly known for his attacking guard, back control, and use of classical submissions such as the rear-naked choke and armbar. His technical foundation is based on the Gracie philosophy of leverage and efficiency over athleticism.[1]
In 2013, Gracie set his sights on competing in mixed martial arts. He signed with theWorld Series of Fighting promotion and made his debut in September 2013 atWorld Series of Fighting 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle, facing Darren Costa.[21] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[22]
Gracie returned to the WSOF decagon on July 5, 2014 atWorld Series of Fighting 11: Gaethje vs. Newell, facing Dustin Holyko.[23] He again won the fight via submission, this time in the second round.[24]
On October 29, 2014, it was announced that the undefeated Gracie had signed with Bellator MMA.[25]
Gracie made his Bellator debut against Bobby Flynn on February 27, 2015 atBellator 134.[26] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[27]
For his second fight with the promotion, Gracie faced Roger Carroll atBellator 151 on March 4, 2016.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]
In his third fight for Bellator, Gracie facedRudy Bears atBellator 163 on November 4, 2016.[30] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[31]
Gracie faced Dave Marfone atBellator NYC on June 24, 2017.[32] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[33]
Gracie was expected to face Javier Torres atBellator 185 on October 20, 2017.[34] Gracie's opponent was changed toZak Bucia after an injury to Torres. As a result of theBrennan Ward vsDavid Rickels match being removed from the card, also due to injury, the bout was elevated to co-main event.[35] Gracie won the fight by submission due to a neck crank in the second round.[36]
In his sixth fight for the promotion, Gracie faced Javier Torres atBellator 198 on April 28, 2018.[37] He won the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the second round.[38]
Gracie next entered theBellator Welterweight Grand Prix. He facedEd Ruth in the quarterfinals atBellator 213 on December 15, 2018. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the fourth round.[39]
Gracie facedRory MacDonald in the semi-finals atBellator 222 on June 14, 2019.[40] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Gracie was expected to faceKiichi Kunimoto atBellator 236 on December 21, 2019.[41] However, Gracie had to withdraw from the bout due to an injury and was replaced byJason Jackson.[42]
Gracie facedJon Fitch atBellator 246 on September 12, 2020.[43] Gracie won the bout via second round submission.
Gracie facedJason Jackson atBellator 255 on April 2, 2021.[44] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[45]
Gracie faced Mark Lemminger on September 18, 2021 atBellator 266.[46] He won the bout via TKO in the first round, collecting his first knockout win of his career.[47]
Gracie facedLogan Storley on February 19, 2022 atBellator 274.[48] He lost the mostly standup bout via unanimous decision.[49]
Gracie facedGoiti Yamauchi on August 12, 2022 atBellator 284.[50] He lost the bout in the second round after being knocked out by an uppercut.[51]
Gracie was scheduled to face Michael Lombardo on February 4, 2023 atBellator 290.[52] Two weeks before the event, Lombardo was forced to withdraw from the bout and he was replaced by Dante Schiro.[53] Gracie dominated the bout on the way to a unanimous decision victory.[54]
In his PFL debut, Gracie facedGoiti Yamauchi in a rematch atPFL 3 on April 19, 2024.[55] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[56]
Gracie next faced Don Madge atPFL 6 (2024) on June 28, 2024. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[57]
Gracie, as a replacement for Don Madge, facedMagomed Umalatov in the semifinals of the2024 Welterweight tournament on August 23, 2024 atPFL 9.[58] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[59]
Kano Jigoro →Mitsuyo "Count Koma" Maeda →Carlos Gracie →Helio Gracie →Carlos Gracie Jr. >Renzo Gracie > Neiman Gracie[1]
Main Achievements (at black belt level):[1]
Main Achievements (at colored belts):[1]
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 13–6 | Magomed Umalatov | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 9 (2024) | August 23, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Washington, D.C., United States | 2024 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 13–5 | Don Madge | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 6 (2024) | June 28, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Goiti Yamauchi | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 3 (2024) | April 19, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Dante Schiro | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 290 | February 4, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Goiti Yamauchi | KO (punches) | Bellator 284 | August 12, 2022 | 2 | 3:58 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Logan Storley | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 274 | February 19, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Mark Lemminger | TKO (elbows and punches) | Bellator 266 | September 18, 2021 | 1 | 1:27 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Jason Jackson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 255 | April 2, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Jon Fitch | Submission (heel hook) | Bellator 246 | September 12, 2020 | 2 | 4:47 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Rory MacDonald | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 222 | June 14, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Semifinal. For theBellator Welterweight World Championship. |
| Win | 9–0 | Ed Ruth | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 213 | December 15, 2018 | 4 | 2:17 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 8–0 | Javier Torres | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 198 | April 28, 2018 | 2 | 3:18 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Zak Bucia | Submission (neck crank) | Bellator 185 | October 20, 2017 | 2 | 2:27 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Dave Marfone | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator NYC | June 24, 2017 | 2 | 2:27 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Rudy Bears | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 163 | November 4, 2016 | 1 | 4:39 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Roger Carroll | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 151 | March 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Bobby Flynn | Submission (neck crank) | Bellator 134 | February 27, 2015 | 1 | 2:36 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Dustin Holyko | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WSOF 11 | July 5, 2014 | 2 | 2:21 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Darren Costa | Submission (armbar) | WSOF 5 | September 14, 2013 | 1 | 3:57 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Middleweight debut. |
Gracie and his wife Karina have two daughters,[61]
Full Name: Neiman Gracie
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