Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida has transitioned from a dominant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legacy to a formidable mixed martial arts competitor. After securing his first IBJJF World Title in no-gi competition in 2010, Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida received his black belt on the podium, marking the beginning of an unparalleled career in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He amassed a record-setting 17 BJJ World Championship titles, including an unprecedented six in the openweight category, a record he continues to hold. Almeida further solidified his dominance by becoming an ADCC Submission Fighting World Champion in both 2013 and 2017.
His impressive list of IBJJF World Championship victories includes wins in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Recognized as one of the sport’s greatest competitors, Almeida was ultimately inducted into the prestigious IBJJF Hall of Fame. In July 2020, Almeida made a pivotal transition from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to mixed martial arts, signing with ONE Championship. He dedicated himself to rigorous training with elite teams such as American Kickboxing Academy and American Top Team.
He continues to be a formidable and compelling competitor within the global mixed martial arts landscape.