Buchecha: ‘People Celebrating My Injury & Loss Motivated Me To Come Back’
Jun 10, 2016BJJEE
Only a year after suffering a horrific knee injury Marcus Almeida Buchecha made a triumphant comeback and reclaimed the Ultra heavyweight throne at the World Championships from Gabriel Lucas....
Watch: Buchecha Goes Beast Mode Against Joao Gabriel (2016 Worlds)
Jun 07, 2016BJJEE
Only a year after suffering a horrific knee injury Marcus Almeida Buchecha made a triumphant comeback and reclaimed the Ultra heavyweight throne at the World Championships from Gabriel...
Results: 2016 IBJJF Worlds: Return of King Buchecha
Jun 06, 2016BJJEE
1 year after suffering a horrific knee injury at the 2015 Worlds, Marcus Buchecha Almeida made a triumphant return to Jiu-Jitsu by winning his weight class and the open weight. He defeated the...
Exclusive BJJ Camp in Ibiza with Rodolfo, Buchecha & Leandro Lo
Jun 05, 2016BJJEE
This amazing camp happened last year for the first time. Many people didn’t believe that such elite stars could come together in one mega summer BJJ camp, but it happened and it was...
Ralek Gracie on Metamoris Tonon Match, Buchecha/Roger Fiasco & Non Payments
Jun 02, 2016BJJEE
The July 17th Metamoris card is changing every day for the past few weeks. Latest METAMORIS 7 UPDATE: Tim Spriggs is injured, Garry Tonon is now signed to face Ralek Gracieon July 17th at the...
2016 Worlds Preview: Buchecha’s Return, Faria & Lo’s Legacy
Jun 01, 2016BJJEE
The yearly IBJJF world championships will once again be held between the 1st and 5th of June, in Long Beach California. The competition will feature the biggest stars of our sport, especially...
After Buchecha & Roger Gracie, Yuri Simoes Pulls Out Of Metamoris 7
May 30, 2016BJJEE
The planned Metamoris 7 card is in peril. The headliner is no more. After Marcus Buchecha and Roger Gracie decided to pull out of the rematch of their Metamoris 1 superfight, which was the...
Roger Gracie Wants Another Buchecha Grappling Superfight
May 23, 2016BJJEE
The 3 time absolute world champion at black belt Roger Gracie is continuing his venture in MMA. After winning the title at One Championship in the light heavyweight (102kgs) weight class,...
Buchecha Out Of Metamoris 7: They Prematurely Advertised Without My Agreement’
May 17, 2016BJJEE
The headliner of Metamoris 7 is no more. Marcus Buchecha was planned to face Roger Gracie in the rematch of their Metamoris 1 superfight, but now official news has emerged that he will not be...
2016 World Pro: Marcus Buchecha Out, Big Upsets in Open Weight
Apr 21, 2016BJJEE
One of the most important Jiu-Jitsu events in the world, the Abu Dhabi World Pro Jiu-Jitsu 2016 saw the first black belts matches this Thursday (21st) where the finals of the male and female...
Rumors of Buchecha Planning To Sue Metamoris Put Headliner in Peril
Apr 10, 2016BJJEE
Rumors about Metamoris 7 headliner Marcus Buchecha Almeida planning to sue the troubled promotion have been floating around for the past few days now. Buchecha is planned to face Roger Gracie...
Inside Look At Buchecha’s Strength & Conditioning Program
Apr 08, 2016BJJEE
If you’ve been watching Marcus Buchecha, you have probably noticed his crazy explosiveness. His S&C coach Tony Gonzalez of UTC Crossfit (also home of Checkmat’s HQ) talks to...
Marcus Buchecha Shows Favourite 1/2 Guard Sweep for BJJ & MMA
Mar 30, 2016BJJEE
Multi-time jiu-jitsu world champion Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida shows us one of his favorite half-guard sweeps in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week. Marcus Buchecha...
More Reports on Buchecha Demanding To Be Paid Upfront For Metamoris 7
Mar 30, 2016BJJEE
More reports are emerging confirming the rumours that Marcus Buchecha is asking to be paid up front by Metamoris, following the promotion’s history of non payment of athletes. 10 days...
Buchecha Aims for Worlds Return, Hasn’t Agreed with Metamoris Yet
Mar 25, 2016BJJEE
Marcus Buchecha is Back from his serious knee injury that kept him out of jiujitsu competition since June. He has confirmed that he is aiming to compete at World Pro in April and Worlds in...
Roger Gracie Vs Buchecha to Headline New Metamoris Event
Mar 18, 2016BJJEE
July 17th at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles! METAMORIS 7: GRACIE VS BUCHECHA 2!! Full Card: ROGER GRACIE vs. MARCUS ALMEIDA “BUCHECHA” GABRIEL GONZAGA vs. SATOSHI ISHI (Olympic Gold...
Pan Champion Luiz Panza Makes Rap Song in Tribute of Buchecha
Feb 08, 2016BJJEE
Luiz Panza is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Marco Barbosa who is one of the top heavyweight competitors of his generation. A former professional model, Luiz Panza traded the catwalk...
Marcus Buchecha Preparing For MMA Debut; Working on Striking
Jan 29, 2016BJJEE
3x World absolute champion Marcus Buchecha Almeida had announced last month that his transition to MMA would happen sooner than many people expected. Buchecha underwent surgery last August in...
Buchecha Praises Copa Podio Champion Leandro Lo
Jan 15, 2016BJJEE
Last Saturday, Leandro Lo earned his fourth Copa Podio title- this time the lightweight GP -. Lo, who has won two world championships at light weight, one at medium heavy, has impressed...
Buchecha On Rodolfo Vieira’s Move to MMA: ‘He’ll Do Very Well’
Dec 09, 2015BJJEE
The lack of strong sponsorship and the desire for new challenges is pushing more and more top Jiu-Jitsu athletes to move to MMA to further consolidate their careers beyond the financial side....
Buchecha Reveals Being Submitted By Rockhold: ‘He’s Dangerous’
Dec 09, 2015BJJEE
3x world absolute Jiu-Jitsu champion, Marcus Buchecha had the opportunity to train several times with Luke Rockhold – challenger to middleweight belt in the UFC – at AKA. An expert...
Buchecha To Compete One Last Time in Jiu-Jitsu in 2016
Nov 23, 2015BJJEE
3x World absolute champion Marcus Buchecha Almeida had announced last month that his transition to MMA would happen sooner than many people expected. Buchecha underwent surgery last August in...
Marcus Buchecha Names His Most ‘Feared’ Opponents in BJJ
Nov 01, 2015BJJEE
Marcus Buchecha is in the final stages of recovery from knee surgery that has kep him away from Jiu-Jitsu competitions since May. About to return to training with and without the Gi,...
Buchecha Almost 100% Recovered, Focused on MMA in 2016
Oct 27, 2015BJJEE
3x World absolute champion Marcus Buchecha Almeida had announced last month that his transition to MMA would happen sooner than many people expected. Buchecha underwent surgery last...
