Neiman Gracie (6-0) did what he does best against Dave Marfone (5-3) at Bellator NYC.
A jab was there for Marfone early. A takedown was scored by Gracie. Marfone tried getting up, but Gracie stuck to him like glue. A right hand was there for Gracie. He took his opponent down again.
He moved to mount, but Marfone was able to improve his position and got back up. He landed a knee to the body before breaking off. A lead right hand connected for Gracie. Of all things to end the round, Marfone went for a guillotine choke.
Round two was underway and a body kick was there for Gracie. He grabbed a hold of his opponent’s back standing. He tried to backpack Marfone, who paid for trying to reverse. Gracie had a body triangle and locked in the rear-naked choke. He forced the tap.
Final Result: Neiman Gracie def. Dave Marfone via submission (rear-naked choke) – R2, 2:27