“Buchecha” vs. Rodolfo Vieira

Check out this great match from the 2012 IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships. Two of the greatest grapplers in the world, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida and Rodolfo Vieira, met in the Absolute division and battled it out in a great match. Both athletes attacked the entire time and there were some really nice transitions.

At only 23 years old, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, has already established himself as one of the most dangerous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitors in the world, hunting for the submission at all times. Winning 4 GOLD medals at the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships, Almeida dominated his weight class and the absolute division. In only a few years at Black Belt “Buchecha” has already racked up 2 GOLD medals at the IBJJF No Gi Jiu Jitsu World Championships, 4 IBJJF Pan American GOLD medals, and a GOLD medal at the 2013 ADCC Submission Grappling Championships.

Only 1 year older then “Buchecha,” 24 year old Rodolfo Vieira has been equally as impressive, winning 4 GOLD medals at the IBJJF Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Championships and 2 IBJJF Pan American GOLD medals. A Black Belt under Julio Cesar, Rodolfo Vieira will be at the top of the podium along with Almeida for many years to come.