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Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida

Weight Limit
258 LBS / 116.9 KG
Height
6'3" FT / 191 CM
Country
Brazil
Age
32 Y
Team
American Top Team / Evolve MMA

About Marcus Almeida

Brazilian heavyweight star Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida did not always dream of becoming a martial arts legend.

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he routinely hit the beach and wanted to become a professional surfer, but riding the waves would not be his calling. During his teenage years, Almeida followed in his father and sister’s footsteps, where he began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It was there that he found his true passion.

Once “Buchecha” got on the mats, he fell in love with the grappling art and was determined to master the craft. The Brazilian claimed his first IBJJF World Title in 2010 in no-gi competition, and following his victory, he received his black belt while on the podium. Ultimately, he would become a 17-time BJJ World Champion. Most notably, he won six of those titles in the openweight category, which is a record that still stands today.

After feeling like he had accomplished everything he could in the BJJ world, Almeida decided to make the transition into MMA and signed with ONE Championship in July 2020. The heavyweight has since made a massive impact in the world’s largest martial arts organization, where he has used his signature grappling, ground control, and powerful submissions to great effect. To date, he has finished every single opponent in the first round. 

“Buchecha” embraces the martial arts spirit, and he works every day to improve his techniques and become the best all-around fighter he can possibly be. That mentality has paid dividends thus far, and he is quickly becoming the most feared heavyweight combat sports athlete on the planet.

ONE Championship Records

Event Results

Result Method Round Method and round Opponent Opponent and event Country Date Event
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (1:04)
Submission
R1 (1:04)
R1 (1:04) Kirill_Grishenko avatar 500x345 2
Kirill Grishenko
Belarus
Belarus Aug 27, 2022
ONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs. Johnson II
Aug 27, 2022
WIN
TKO TKO
R1 (2:24)
TKO
R1 (2:24)
R1 (2:24) Simon_Carson avatar 500x345 2
Simon Carson
Australia
Australia Jun 3, 2022
ONE 158: Tawanchai vs. Larsen
Jun 3, 2022
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (2:27)
Submission
R1 (2:27)
R1 (2:27) Kang_Ji_Won avatar 500x345 1
Kang Ji Won
South Korea
Winter Warriors
Dec 3, 2021
South Korea Dec 3, 2021
Winter Warriors
Dec 3, 2021
WIN
Submission SUB
R1 (2:55)
Submission
R1 (2:55)
R1 (2:55) Anderson_Silvaavatar 500x345
Anderson Silva
Brazil
Revolution
Sep 24, 2021
Brazil Sep 24, 2021
Revolution
Sep 24, 2021

Breakdown

Wins - 4
Losses - 0
1
TKO TKO
0
3
Submission SUB
0

Finish Rate

Finishes
4
Finish Rate
100%
Wins
4
Total Bouts
4

Bout Duration

Avg. Bout Duration
02m : 12s
Total Duration
0h : 08m : 50s

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