Marcus Vinicius Oliveira de Almeida, widely known as Marcus Buchecha is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and one of the most successful Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) competitors in history. Born January 8, 1990, in São Vicente near Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, Buchecha started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in his mid-teens after his sister began training. He trains under instructor Rodrigo Cavaca and is a member of the Checkmat team.
Career Highlights
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcus Buchecha is regarded as arguably the greatest grappler of his generation and possibly of all time. His record includes 17 IBJJF World Championship titles across weight and absolute (openweight) categories, including six openweight titles – a record for absolute gold medals at the Mundial (World Championship). Notable achievements such as:
- Two-time ADCC World Champion (2013, 2017)
- Multiple IBJJF Pan American titles
- UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro winner multiple times
- IBJJF No-Gi World Champion
His grappling record includes 138 wins with over 52% coming by submission, and only 14 losses, some by submission as well. Buchecha is known for an aggressive style emphasizing pressure, pace, and submission hunting, with favored techniques such as double leg takedowns, toe holds, and back chokes.
Buchecha transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2020, challenging in the heavyweight division. He initially signed with ONE Championship, where he impressed with multiple first-round finishes, leveraging his elite grappling skills, ground control, and submission expertise. By 2025, he had moved into the UFC’s heavyweight division with a professional MMA record of 5 wins and 1 loss. His MMA style reflects a blend of his BJJ roots with cross-training from camps like American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) and American Top Team (ATT).
Who is Girlfriend ?
Marcus Buchecha’s girlfriend is Mackenzie Dern. After months of speculation, it was confirmed that the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Buchecha Almeida and Mackenzie Dern are a couple.
Net Worth
Marcus Buchecha Almeida’s estimated net worth is around $2 to $3 million as of 2025. This wealth primarily comes from his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) seminars worldwide, MMA fight purses notably from ONE Championship, and the sales of instructional videos and content.
Marcus Buchecha’s dedication and technical prowess have made him a legend in BJJ and a promising fighter in MMA, bringing his grappling mastery into the cage with great success.
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