We are very proud to present this mega-interview with Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida, one of the biggest stars in the sport of jiu-jitsu. In this wide-ranging conversation, Buchecha describes his return from a near-career ending knee injury, why he decided to sign-up to compete at the World Pro and IBJJF World Championships with only two months training, how he dealt with the depression that came with his injury, and whether he still plans to compete MMA. 

Interview by JC Chesler

Marcus 'Buchecha' On How He Got Motivated To Return To Jiu-Jitsu (0.53)

Buchecha Nervous to Compete at Worlds With Only 2 Months Training After Knee Injury (1.59)

From Depressed to Excited, Buchecha Describes Mindset During Last Year (2.28)

Buchecha Confirms Plans to Compete MMA, Teases When (0.50)

Marcus Buchecha Almeida will compete at the Abu Dhabi World Pro and the 2016 IBJJF World Championships, and FloGrappling will be there to provide exclusive coverage of both. Don't miss out


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