Fightinglifestyleuae caught up with current world number 1 Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competitor Marcus Almeida “Buchecha” ahead of the World Professional Jiu-jitsu Championship. “Buchecha” won both the 2013 and 2014 absolute division world titles in dramatic fashion and will be defending his title for the third time this year.
Buchecha who is currently in Dubai along with teammates Lucas Leite, Luiz Panza, Phillippe Pomaski and Coach Leo Vieira is finishing his preparation at Team Nogueira Dubai at the invitation of H.E Sheikh Tariq Bin Faisal bin Khalid Al Qassimi talks to us about his last years close victory against Rololfo Vieira, In Buchecha talks about training at team AKA and his possible debut to Mixed Martial Arts as well as issues pressing his training and more.
In a past interview, Marcus Almeida Buchecha, revealed that the lack of financial opportunities in BJJ opens doors for athletes move to MMA.
“The main federations of BJJ do not offer much prize money. We, professional athletes need that. “
Check out his recent interview from Abu Dhabi where he is preparing for next weekend’s Wod Pro:
