Neiman Gracie

Neiman Gracie Stambowsky (born December 12, 1988) is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt and a prominent professional mixed martial artist. Representing the world-renowned Renzo Gracie Academy, Neiman has successfully carried his family’s legendary martial arts heritage from the grappling mats into elite MMA promotions like Bellator and the World Series of Fighting (WSOF).Lineage and Family RootsNeiman boasts one of the most prestigious lineages in martial arts history, firmly rooted in the founding family of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:Great-Grandfather: Carlos Gracie Sr. (10th-degree BJJ founder)Grandfather: Robson Gracie (9th-degree red belt)Parents: Carla Gracie and the famous Master Márcio Stambowsky (a legendary Rolls Gracie black belt)Full Lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlos Gracie Jr. > Marcio Stambowsky > Neiman GracieJiu-Jitsu JourneyGrowing up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Neiman naturally began his Jiu-Jitsu training at the age of seven.The Early Years: He spent his developmental years training heavily at the Gracie Barra headquarters in Rio, earning every rank up to his purple belt directly from his great-uncle, Carlos Gracie Junior.Move to the United States: In 2007, Neiman relocated to the U.S. East Coast with his parents. He continued his progression at his uncle Renzo Gracie’s acclaimed academy in New York City, where he ultimately earned both his brown and black belts.Main Grappling AchievementsCompeting primarily in the Peso Pesado (94 kg / 207 lbs) division with a preference for the back mount, Neiman secured multiple accolades:Pan American Champion (2008 purple)Pan American No-Gi Champion (2008 purple)American National Champion (2007 purple)NY International Open Champion (2009 purple)World No-Gi Championship 3rd Place (2013 black)Mixed Martial Arts CareerIn 2013, Neiman shifted his focus toward professional mixed martial arts, using his elite submission skills to dominate his opponents.WSOF Debut: He signed with the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) in September 2013, securing a first-round armbar victory in his debut.Bellator MMA: After starting his career with back-to-back submission victories, he signed with Bellator MMA. Neiman quickly established himself as a top-tier welterweight contender, famously utilizing his high-level grappling to secure numerous submission finishes on the global stage.