Gracie Pro Jiu-Jitsu Marcus Buchecha Almeida vs Roger Gracie

Buchecha vs Roger: With Points, Who Would Have Won First Time Around?

Buchecha vs Roger: With Points, Who Would Have Won First Time Around?

Who would have won if the first match between Buchecha and Roger Gracie, a 20-minute submission-only match that ended as a draw, had been scored using standard IBJJF points?

Jul 20, 2017 by FloGrappling
Buchecha vs Roger: With Points, Who Would Have Won First Time Around?
Who would have won if the first match between Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida and Roger Gracie, a 20-minute submission-only match that ended as a draw in 2012, had been scored using standard IBJJF points?

Before Buchecha and Roger meet in their highly anticipated rematch on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, take a look back at their first clash and see our breakdown of the fight below

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18:52: 2 Points Buchecha, takedown (2 - 0)
15:30: Advantage Buchecha, near submission (toehold) (2 (1 ADV) - 0)
15:10: 2 Points Gracie, sweep (2 (1 ADV) - 2)
7:35: 2 Points Buchecha, sweep (4 (1 ADV) - 2)
7:20: Advantage Buchecha, near guard pass (4 (2 ADV) - 2)
6:44: Advantage Buchecha, near back control (4 (3 ADV) - 2)
1:10: Advantage Buchecha near sweep (4 (4 ADV) - 2)
0:42: Advantage Buchecha near submission (armbar) (4 (5 ADV) - 2)

​​​Final score: Buchecha wins, 4-2 (5-0 adv)

Disputed points: Midway through the match, Roger attains side control. Under IBJJF rules, no points should be awarded for the guard pass, as Buchecha went to turtle (12:13) under his own movement and wasn't forced by Roger (hence no advantage for the turtle). At 12:08, Buchecha tried to regain guard but failed and ended up in side control, meaning no points for Gracie, as he did not technically pass the guard.

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