“It Would Certainly Be Very Special for Me and for My Career” – ‘Buchecha’ Targets Return at ONE Championship’s Debut U.S. Show

Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida wants to continue his run of dominance inside the ONE Championship Circle, and there would be no better place for him to return than at the Singapore-based promotion’s debut show in the United States. ONE on Prime Video 10, slated for May 5, 2023, in Broomfield, Colorado, will be headlined by an epic ONE Flyweight World Title trilogy showdown between defending champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and Adriano “Mikinho” Moraes.

ONE has yet to reveal the full lineup for the historic show, but “Buchecha” sees it as the perfect stage for his fifth outing in the Circle. “I am very happy with this news. Fighting in this event would be amazing! ONE’s first time in the U.S., and I’ve lived in the U.S. for 12 years. So it would be very special,” the 17-time BJJ World Champion said.

Marcus Almeida was enthralled to have his first United States bout

“I have many fans in Brazil and in the United States, and I have gained some fans in Asia as well. It would certainly be very special for me and for my career to have my first MMA fight in the United States.”

Coincidentally, the Brazilian’s last appearance on ONE’s global stage was at ONE on Prime Video 1, the promotion’s first event broadcasted in U.S. primetime via streaming giant Prime Video.

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The BJJ legend submitted former ONE World Title challenger Kirill Grishenko in just 64 seconds on that occasion, pushing his mixed martial arts slate to a perfect 4-0 in the process.

Marcus Almeida is all set despite the lack of confirmation from his opponent

ONE’s first show in the U.S. comes nine months after that win – his fourth consecutive first-round finish – and the 32-year-old says the timing would work nicely for his next fight. No matter who he draws.

“I think the ideal scenario for my comeback would be in May or June. From May onwards would be perfect for me,” the American Top Team and Evolve MMA star offered.

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“About the opponent, it is very difficult to say because the division is very busy. In the last few cards, a lot of heavyweights fought. Some guys retired, like Brandon Vera, so I have no idea who my next opponent could be. But I’ll be prepared.”