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Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida, the BJJ Ace Destined to Become One Heavyweight Champion

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The latest addition to One Championship’s heavyweight roster has a golden future ahead.

In a matter of days, Marcus Almeida will finally inaugurate his mixed martial arts career when he meets Glory Kickboxing veteran Anderson “Braddock” Silva at One Championship “Revolution.” The 31-year-old Brazilian is better known as “Buchecha,” a nickname that commands massive respect on grappling mats all over the world.