13x world champ Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida joins the show to discuss the state of jiu-jitsu, his future plans and analyze some key moments from his matches.
Jun 17, 2020, Pro
Marcus Buchecha gives his picks on the STACKED IBJJF No-Gi Grandprix.
Aug 22, 2019, Pro
In today's show we discuss the proposed rule changes we heard over the last week or so, along with how likely we think they are to be implemented. In today's show: BUCHECHA MMA FIGHT Buchecha fights MMA again April 22 MEREGALI TRAINING FOR WORLDS Meregali will compete at 2022 IBJJF World Championships GORDON RELEASES NFT Gordon sells over $100k of NFTs in 24 hours BJJ STARS 8 Mica, Leandro, Roberto & More In 8-Man GP ADCC Rules Superfights Coming To BJJ Stars Felipe Pena’s 1st No-Gi Match Since ADCC 2019 IBJJF RULE CHANGES Following backlash against closeouts, calls come for further rule changes 1. Teammates seeded to meet first or second round 2. A limit on how many athletes from the same team can enter per division 3. 6-Minute matches 4. Banning lapel 50-50 5. Heel hooks in the gi
Aug 2, 2022
Oct 8, 2020, Pro
MARCUS ALMEIDA vs THOMAS MCMAHON 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Nov 2, 2020, Pro
MARCUS ALMEIDA vs FELIPE PENA 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Sep 5, 2020, Pro
OTAVIO DE SOUZA NALATI vs MARCUS ALMEIDA 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
Oct 24, 2020, Pro
VICTOR HONORIO vs MARCUS ALMEIDA 2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Nov 20, 2021, Pro
Don't forget to watch the Grappling Bulletin podcast, every Monday at 3:30pm ET. Watch it on FloGrappling.com or the app, or catch it LIVE on YouTube or Facebook. LEGAL LEGLOCK OR NOT? Under IBJJF rules, twisting leg locks that attack the knee such as heel hooks are not permitted in gi competition, and some coaches and athletes are asking why this ankle lock variation is still permitted. Checkmat founder and head coach Leo Vieira posted a detailed breakdown of why he feels the ankle lock as used by Victor Hugo is an illegal technique, yet exists because of a loop hole in the rules. Jiu-jitsu is an art in a constant state of technical development and evolution. Whatever the resulting decision is, it will only serve the community to know exactly how leg locks should be applied under the rules of the tournament. ANDRE GALVAO’S RETURN TO MMA Andre Galvao has signed an two-year, six-fight MMA contract with ONE Championship, and he anticipates fighting as soon as February next year. The ADCC superfight champion, 39, fought seven times between 2008 and 2010 and is 5-2 in MMA. Galvao explained his desire to return to MMA: "I always had a dream to get a belt in MMA. A lot of people don't know I fought MMA before. My no-gi jiu-jitsu wasn't like I have nowadays. I'm a better wrestler, and jiu-jitsu has evolved so much. I felt like I will showcase my jiu-jitsu in MMA." His last fight was a TKO loss to Tyrone Woodley in 2010. Of Galvao's five wins, three were via submission and one via TKO. RAW GRAPPLING CHAMPIONSHIP Yuri Simoes emerged the winner of the RAW Grappling Championship 8-man no-gi tournament in London, beating Jed Hue, Taylor Pearman and Patrick Gaudio to be crowned the winner. Rafael Lovato Jr. claimed the superfight title belt with a points win versus Adam Wardzinski of Poland. Lucas "Hulk" Barbosa defeated Gerard Labinski via armbar. Catch up on the action here ABU DHABI WORLD PRO Black belt gold rush: A truly international event with significant cash prizes at stake, the World Pro attracts decorated veterans and hopeful up and comers from across the globe. IBJJF WORLDS IS COMING 2021: Year of the next generation? The big names in for the IBJJF World Championship A few notable names told us they’re skipping the IBJJF World Championships this year. NEWS & RESULTS Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida meets knockout artist Kang Ji Won in an explosive heavyweight matchup on Friday, 3 December in Singapore The "Giant Slayer" Estevan Martinez of ZR Team won the Hudson Valley Invitational 135lb pro division with 5 wins and 3 submissions. Watch the event replays here. Grapplefest 10 goes down on Nov 20: The Ruotolo brothers return, Dante Leon faces Oliver Taza and more.
Nov 24, 2021
MARCUS ALMEIDA vs MAX GIMENIS 2019 World Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship
13x World Champion Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida, one of jiu-jitsu's most decorated athletes of all-time, is a student of Leo Viera. The checkmate leader discusses what makes him so special.
Apr 29, 2020, Pro
Hywel and Chase break down the biggest stories of the week - and perhaps nothing is more exciting than Rodolfo Vieira's return to jiu-jitsu!
Nov 10, 2020, Pro
Marcus Almeida, better known as "Buchecha", give his opinion on how to handle defeat. He may be the pound-for-pound no.1 grappler in the world but Buchecha still knows what it's like to lose. Here he doesn't hold back on how he feels about losing, and particularly how he feels about BAD losers.
Jul 13, 2018
Sep 3, 2020, Pro
Nov 6, 2017
Marcus 'Buchecha' Almeida 2019 IBJJF World Championships Post-Match Interview
Jun 3, 2019, Pro
Sep 5, 2020
NICHOLAS MEREGALI vs MARCUS ALMEIDA 2018 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Nov 19, 2021, Pro
13x World Champion Marcus Almeida speaks about his featherweight teammate Matheus Gabriel and his performance at the World Championships.
Jun 10, 2019
5 days till ADCC and CheckMat are putting the final touches on their 2019 ADCC Camp. Lead by Leo Vieira the whole crew of ADCC hopefuls get one final hard session before the biggest competition of the year. Featuring Buchecha, Renato Canuto, Leo Vieira, Catherine Fuhro Perrt, Matheus Gabriel & Gabriel Almeida.
Sep 25, 2019, Pro