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BJJ Legend Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida inspired by Daniel Cormier as he begins MMA career in ONE

Tom Taylor - August 13, 2020

Brazilian jiu jitsu legend Marcus Almeida, known more widely by the nickname “Buchecha” recently signed with ONE Championship to begin a career in MMA. It’s a transition the Brazilian heavyweight has been plotting since 2015, but one that finally come together when his manager, Ali Abdelaziz entered into a new partnership with the Singapore-based martial arts organization.