Marcus Buchecha Almeida, a true legend in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) and an emerging star in mixed martial arts (MMA), is making waves in the ONE Championship. Known for his remarkable skill on the mats, Almeida turned his focus to MMA in 2021 after dominating the world of BJJ. At 34 years old, this Brazilian powerhouse stepped into the MMA scene and instantly grabbed the attention of fans and fighters alike.
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Marcus Buchecha Almeida’s MMA Journey: A BJJ Legend’s Rise
Marcus Buchecha’s debut in the ONE Championship was unforgettable. He fought against fellow Brazilian Anderson ‘Braddock’ Silva at ONE: Revolution and won the match through a first-round submission. Almeida showed a solid balance of stand-up striking and ground game, and when the fight went to the floor, his grappling mastery quickly brought him victory.
Since his debut, ‘Buchecha’ has maintained a strong record in the ONE Championship, with four wins and only one loss. All four of his victories have been finished, with three by submission and one by technical knockout. His only defeat came against Oumar ‘Reug Reug’ Kane, a formidable competitor from Senegal, in August 2023.
Now, after more than a year, Almeida is ready to step back into the ONE Championship ring. Fans are eager to see him face a challenging new opponent, Iranian fighter Amir Aliakbari, a strong contender in the heavyweight division.
The two athletes will clash in a high-stakes heavyweight match at ONE 169: Malykhin vs. Reug Reug, airing live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, November 8. For fans in the United States and Canada, the event will stream live on Prime Video for those with an active subscription.
This match will be an exciting chapter in Almeida’s MMA journey as he seeks to secure another victory and advance closer to a potential world title shot.
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