Marcus Almeida
Marcus Vinícius Oliveira de Almeida, also known as Buchecha (born January 8, 1990 in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil) is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and black belt under Rodrigo Cavaca,[3] who gave Almeida his nickname Buchecha, which means cheek.[4] Almeida competes for the Checkmat team.[5] A multiple times world champion Buchecha is a member of the IBJJF Hall of Fame.[6]
Marcus Almeida | |
---|---|
Born | Marcus Vinícius Oliveira de Almeida January 8, 1990 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
Other names | Buchecha |
Nationality | Brazilian American |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 258 lb (117 kg; 18.4 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
Team | Checkmat American Kickboxing Academy (2014–present)[1] American Top Team (2020–present)[2] |
Rank | 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rodrigo Cavaca[3] |
Years active | 2021–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 2 |
Wins | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
Losses | 0 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Background
Almeida was born and grew up in Santos, São Paulo. His sister started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu when Marcus was 14 years old, forcing him to come along to the gym so their father Clayton could keep an eye on her.[7] Subsequently, Marcus and Clayton started training jiu-jitsu also, leading both to become black belts and the latter winning IBJJF Masters World Championship.[8]
Mixed martial arts career
Despite talking about transitioning to mixed martial arts since 2015, news surfaced four years later on July 30, 2020, that Almeida had signed a multi-year contract with ONE Championship.[9][10] He has been training mixed martial arts at the American Kickboxing Academy and has competed in the heavyweight division.[10]
In August 2020, Almeida had to withdraw from an upcoming BJJ match with Fabrício Werdum due to a knee injury that has also delayed his MMA debut for ONE FC.[11] Almeida was scheduled to make his MMA debut against Oumar Kane at ONE Championship.[12] Unfortunately, Almeida was removed from the card and replaced with Alain Ngalani on 13th January, 2021, reportedly due to suffering an injury in training.[13] After recovering from his injury, he was booked to make his MMA debut against Kang Ji-Won at ONE on TNT 1.[14] Kang later withdrew from the bout for undisclosed reasons.[15]
Almeida was scheduled to face Thomas Narmo at ONE Championship: Revolution on September 24, 2021.[16] Narmo later withdrew for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Anderson “Braddock” Silva.[17] He won the bout in the first round via north-south choke.[18]
Almeida faced Kang Ji Won at ONE Championship: Winter Warriors on December 3, 2021.[19] He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the first round.[20]
Almeida was scheduled to face Oumar "Reug Reug" Kane on April 22, 2022 at ONE Championship: Eersel vs. Sadikovic.[21] However, the week of the event, it was announced that the bout would be moved to May 20.[22]
Championships and accomplishments
Source[7]
Grappling
- 2019
ADCC World Championship (Absolute)
ADCC World Championship (+99kg)
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
- 2018
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
ACBJJ Superfight Winner
- 2017
ADCC World Championship (Absolute)
ADCC World Championship (+99kg)
IBJJF Pro Grand Prix (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
ADCC North American Trials Superfight Winner
- 2016
Fight2Win Superfight Winner
IBJJF Pro Grand Prix (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
- 2015
JJ World League Superfight Winner
Abu Dhabi World Cup (Absolute)
Abu Dhabi World Cup (+95kg)
- 2014
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
Abu Dhabi World Cup (Absolute)
Abu Dhabi World Cup (+95kg)
- 2013
ADCC World Championship (Absolute)
ADCC World Championship (+99kg)
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
Abu Dhabi World Cup (Absolute)
Abu Dhabi World Cup (+100kg)
IBJJF Pan American Championship (Absolute)
- 2012
IBJJF World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF World Championship (+100kg)
Abu Dhabi World Cup (+99kg)
Gramado Trials Superfight Winner
IBJJF Pan American Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF Pan American Championship (+100kg)
- 2011
IBJJF No-Gi World Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF No-Gi World Championship (+97.5kg)
IBJJF Pan American Championship (Absolute)
IBJJF Pan American Championship (-100kg)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
By submission | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 2–0 | Kang Ji Won | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ONE Championship: Winter Warriors | December 3, 2021 | 1 | 2:27 | Kallang, Singapore | |
Win | 1–0 | Anderson Silva | Submission (north-south choke) | ONE Championship: Revolution | September 24, 2021 | 1 | 2:55 | Kallang, Singapore |
Grappling record
142 Matches, 128 Wins (67 Submissions), 13 Losses (6 Submissions), 1 draw | ||||||||
Rec. | Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Division | Type | Date | Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 128–13–1 | ![]() | Negative Points (1–0) | ADCC World Championship | Absolute | Nogi | September 29, 2019 | ![]() |
Win | 128–12–1 | ![]() | Submission (rear naked choke) | |||||
Win | 127–12–1 | ![]() | Points (3–0) | |||||
Win | 126–12–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Loss | 125–12–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | +99kg | ||||
Win | 125–11–1 | ![]() | Points (3–0) | September 28, 2019 | ||||
Win | 124–11–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | |||||
Win | 123–11–1 | ![]() | Submission (bow & arrow choke) | IBJJF World Championship | +100kg | Gi | June 2, 2018 | ![]() |
Win | 122–11–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 121–11–1 | ![]() | Points (11–0) | |||||
Win | 120–11–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | Absolute | June 1, 2018 | |||
Win | 119–11–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | |||||
Win | 118–11–1 | ![]() | Points (13–0) | |||||
Loss | 117–11–1 | ![]() | Advantages | BJJ Stars | Superfight | Gi | February 23, 2019 | ![]() |
Win | 117–10–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | IBJJF World Championship | +100kg | Gi | June 3, 2018 | ![]() |
Win | 116–10–1 | ![]() | Submission (kimura) | |||||
Win | 115–10–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | |||||
Win | 114–10–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | June 2, 2018 | ||||
Win | 113–10–1 | ![]() | Points (5–2) | Absolute | ||||
Win | 112–10–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 111–10–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | |||||
Win | 110–10–1 | ![]() | Points | ACBJJ | Superfight | Gi | May 5, 2018 | ![]() |
Win | 109–10–1 | ![]() | Submission (heel hook) | ADCC World Championship | Absolute | Nogi | September 24, 2017 | ![]() |
Loss | 108–10–1 | ![]() | Submission (rear naked choke) | |||||
Win | 108–9–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | |||||
Win | 107–9–1 | ![]() | Negative Points (0–1) | |||||
Win | 106–9–1 | ![]() | Points (6–0) | +99kg | ||||
Win | 105–9–1 | ![]() | Points (4–0) | |||||
Win | 104–9–1 | ![]() | Submission (rear naked choke) | September 23, 2017 | ||||
Win | 103–9–1 | ![]() | Submission (rear naked choke) | |||||
Win | 102–9–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | IBJJF Pro Grand Prix | Absolute | Gi | August 26, 2017 | ![]() |
Win | 101–9–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 100–9–1 | ![]() | Advantages (2–0) | |||||
Loss | 99–9–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | Gracie Pro | Superfight | Gi | July 23, 2017 | ![]() |
Win | 99–8–1 | ![]() | Advantages | IBJJF World Championship | Absolute | Gi | June 4, 2017 | ![]() |
Win | 98–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (brabo choke) | +100kg | ||||
Win | 97–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (ezekiel choke) | |||||
Win | 96–8–1 | ![]() | Points (13–7) | |||||
Win | 95–8–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | Absolute | June 3, 2017 | |||
Win | 94–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 93–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 92–8–1 | ![]() | Points (5–0) | ADCC North American Trials | Superfight | Nogi | April 15, 2017 | ![]() |
Win | 91–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (inverted triangle) | Fight 2 Win | Superfight | Nogi | August 13, 2016 | ![]() |
Win | 90–8–1 | ![]() | Advantages | IBJJF Pro Grand Prix | Absolute | Gi | July 10, 2016 | ![]() |
Win | 89–8–1 | ![]() | Points (7–0) | |||||
Win | 88–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (bow & arrow choke) | |||||
Win | 87–8–1 | ![]() | Points (4–2) | IBJJF World Championship | Absolute | Gi | ![]() | |
Win | 86–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | +100kg | ||||
Win | 85–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 84–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | Absolute | ||||
Win | 83–8–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 82–8–1 | ![]() | Points (6–0) | |||||
Loss | 81–8–1 | ![]() | Advantages | IBJJF World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2015 | ![]() |
Win | 81–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 80–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (estima lock) | JJ World League | Superfight | Gi | ||
Win | 79–7–1 | ![]() | Advantages | World Cup | Absolute | Gi | ![]() | |
Win | 78–7–1 | ![]() | Advantages | |||||
Win | 77–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (estima lock) | |||||
Win | 76–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (guillotine choke) | |||||
Win | 75–7–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | +95kg | ||||
Win | 74–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (guillotine choke) | |||||
Win | 73–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 72–7–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | IBJJF World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2014 | ![]() |
Win | 71–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | +100kg | ||||
Win | 70–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 69–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 68–7–1 | ![]() | Points (10–4) | Absolute | ||||
Win | 67–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 66–7–1 | ![]() | Advantages | |||||
Win | 65–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | |||||
Win | 64–7–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | World Cup | +95kg | Gi | ![]() | |
Win | 63–7–1 | ![]() | Advantages | |||||
Win | 62–7–1 | ![]() | Points (7–0) | |||||
Win | 61–7–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | Absolute | ||||
Win | 60–7–1 | ![]() | Advantages | |||||
Win | 59–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 58–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | |||||
Win | 57–7–1 | ![]() | Submission (katagatami) | |||||
Loss | 56–7–1 | ![]() | Points (0–10) | ADCC World Championship | Absolute | Nogi | 2013 | ![]() |
Win | 56–6–1 | ![]() | Points (5–0) | ADCC 2013 | Absolute | Nogi | 2013 | |
Win | 55–6–1 | ![]() | Points | ADCC 2013 | Absolute | Nogi | 2013 | |
Win | 54–6–1 | ![]() | Submission (heel hook) | ADCC 2013 | +99kg | Nogi | 2013 | |
Win | 53–6–1 | ![]() | Points | ADCC 2013 | +99kg | Nogi | 2013 | |
Win | 52–6–1 | ![]() | Submission (kimura) | ADCC 2013 | +99kg | Nogi | 2013 | |
Win | 51–6–1 | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | ADCC 2013 | +99kg | Nogi | 2013 | |
Win | 50–6–1 | ![]() | Points (10–0) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | ![]() |
Win | 49–6–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | World Championship | +100kg | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 48–6–1 | ![]() | Referee Decision | World Championship | +100kg | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 47–6–1 | ![]() | Points (7–4) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 46–6–1 | ![]() | Submission (ezekiel choke) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 45–6–1 | ![]() | Submission (triangle choke) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 44–6–1 | ![]() | Submission (kimura) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 43–6–1 | ![]() | Points (4–2) | World Cup | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | ![]() |
Win | 42–6–1 | ![]() | Points | World Cup | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 41–6–1 | ![]() | Points (4–3) | World Cup | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | |
Loss | 40–6–1 | ![]() | Points (2=7) | World Cup | +100kg | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 40–5–1 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | World Cup | +100kg | Gi | 2013 | |
Win | 39–5–1 | ![]() | Points (4–2) | Pan American Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2013 | ![]() |
Win | 38–5–1 | ![]() | Points (9–2) | |||||
Win | 37–5–1 | ![]() | Points (19–2) | |||||
Win | 36–5–1 | ![]() | Submission (inverted triangle) | Absolute | ||||
Draw | 35–5–1 | ![]() | Decision | Metamoris | Superfight | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 35–5 | ![]() | Points (8–4) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | ![]() |
Win | 34–5 | ![]() | Points (4–2) | World Championship | +100kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 33–5 | ![]() | Submission (kneebar) | World Championship | +100kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 32–5 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | World Championship | +100kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 31–5 | ![]() | Submission (Choke) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 30–5 | ![]() | Points (8–7) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 29–5 | ![]() | Submission (triangle choke) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 28–5 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 27–5 | ![]() | Submission (footlock) | World Cup | +99kg | Gi | 2012 | ![]() |
Win | 26–5 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | World Cup | +99kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 25–5 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | World Cup | +99kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 24–5 | ![]() | Points (15–0) | World Cup | +99kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 23–5 | ![]() | Submission (toe hoke) | Gramado Trials | +94kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 22–5 | ![]() | Points (2–0) | Pan American Championship | +99kg | Gi | 2012 | ![]() |
Win | 21–5 | ![]() | Submission (omoplata) | Pan American Championship | +99kg | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 20–5 | ![]() | Submission (kneebar) | Pan American Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 19–5 | ![]() | Points (10–0) | Pan American Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 18–5 | ![]() | Submission (choke) | Pan American Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 17–5 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | Pan American Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 16–5 | ![]() | Points | CBJJE Pan Ams | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 15–5 | ![]() | Points | CBJJE Pan Ams | Absolute | Gi | 2012 | |
Win | 14–5 | ![]() | Submission (darce choke) | Nogi World Championship | +97.5kg | Nogi | 2011 | ![]() |
Win | 13–5 | ![]() | Submission | Nogi World Championship | +97.5kg | Nogi | 2011 | |
Win | 12–5 | ![]() | Submission (triangle choke) | Nogi World Championship | +97.5kg | Nogi | 2011 | |
Win | 11–5 | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | Nogi World Championship | Absolute | Nogi | 2011 | |
Win | 10–5 | ![]() | Points (4–0) | Nogi World Championship | Absolute | Nogi | 2011 | |
Win | 9–5 | ![]() | Points (24–2) | Nogi World Championship | Absolute | Nogi | 2011 | |
Loss | 8–5 | ![]() | Submission | World Cup Trials | Superfight | Gi | 2011 | |
Loss | 8–4 | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | Ultimate Absolute NYC | Absolute | Nogi | July 30, 2011 | ![]() |
Loss | 8–3 | ![]() | Referee Decision | IBJJF World Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | ![]() |
Win | 8–2 | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | World Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Win | 7–2 | ![]() | Submission (wrist lock) | World Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Loss | 6–2 | ![]() | Submission (armbar) | World Championship | Absolute | Gi | 2011 | |
Win | 6–1 | ![]() | Submission (bow & arrow choke) | World Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Win | 5–1 | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | World Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Win | 4–1 | ![]() | Submission | World Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Loss | 3–1 | ![]() | Points (0–5) | World Cup | –92kg | Gi | 2011 | ![]() |
Win | 3–0 | ![]() | Submission | World Cup | –92kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Win | 2–0 | ![]() | Submission (toe hold) | World Cup | –92kg | Gi | 2011 | |
Win | 1–0 | ![]() | Submission (cross choke) | Pan American Championship | –100kg | Gi | 2011 | ![]() |
References
- Nolan Vest (July 30, 2020). "Marcus Buchecha training at AKA with Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold head of MMA debut". fansided.com.
- Marcelo Alonso (December 22, 2020). "Jiu-Jitsu Champion Marcus Almeida to Face Oumar Kane at One's Feb. 24 Event". sherdog.com.
- "Buchecha to receive his first degree in the black belt from Cavaca". Graciemag. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- BJJ Heroes. "teammegaton.net". Retrieved 2014-06-20.
- Smith, Chase. "Road To Gold: Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida (Checkmat)". Flograppling. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- "Hall of fame". Hall of fame. Retrieved 2021-11-23.
- "Marcus Almeida "Buchecha"". BJJ Heroes. 2011-01-16.
- "Megaton, Mário Sperry, Titi and more winners from day 2 of the World Master Championship". graciemag.com. 26 August 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- Guilherme Cruz (January 2, 2015). "BJJ star Marcus 'Buchecha' discusses MMA plans, training with Cain Velasquez and Daniel Cormier". mmafighting.com.
- Damon Martin (July 30, 2020). "Grappling legend Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida inks contract with ONE Championship". mmafighting.com.
- Alex Lindsey (August 12, 2020). "Buchecha Knee Injury Leads To Cancellation Of Fabricio Werdum Match". jitsmagazine.com.
- "ONE doveo senegalsku zvijer Reug Reuga, već u prvoj borbi ide na ikonu borilačkog sporta". fightsite.hr. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida MMA Debut Delayed Again". 13 January 2021.
- Alonso, Marcelo. "Marcus Almeida Set for MMA Debut Against Ji Won Kang at One on TNT 1 on April 7". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- Cruz, Guilherme (12 March 2021). "Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida vs. Ji Won Kang off ONE on TNT 2". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- "Christian Lee, Victoria Lee share card at ONE Championship: Revolution". MMA Junkie. 2021-08-18. Retrieved 2021-08-18.
- Martin, Damon (8 September 2021). "Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida gets new opponent for ONE Championship debut". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- "Anderson Silva gets submitted in the opening round at ONE: 'Revolution' | Asian MMA". AsianMMA. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
- Taylor, Tom (12 November 2021). "ONE Championship: Heavyweights Kang Ji-won and "Buchecha" to Battle on December 3". scmp.com. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- "ONE Championship 'Winter Warriors' Results: Stamp Wins Grand Prix, Eersel Defends". Combat Press. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- Martin, Damon (2022-03-30). "Marcus Buchecha set to face 'Reug Reug' at ONE: Reloaded on April 22". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- Cruz, Guilherme (2022-04-18). "Marcus Buchecha vs. 'Reug Reug' off again, removed from Friday's ONE: Reloaded card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
External links
- Marcus Almeida in BJJ Heroes
- Marcus Almeida on Martial Arts Ranking
- Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida on BJJ Stars
- Professional MMA record for Marcus Almeida from Sherdog