Buchecha is a free agent should UFC sign him?

[Smato_rules]

I think he should hop on the no gi explosion, do cji 2 and superfights if he wants the most money, but he has a good style for mma so yeah they should try to sign him

 

[Big Tuppy Hole]

Lewis tier fighters would bang him out bro

Lewis banged out Volkov and Blades

 

[KarateYeah]

He's a good dude, interviewed him on a podcast

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Dude lost to Reug Reug.

So did Malykhin tbf.

 

[DougieJones]

So did Malykhin tbf.

I don't really watch ONE that much, but did RR improve a lot from the Buchecha to the Malykhin fight?

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I don't really watch ONE that much, but did RR improve a lot from the Buchecha to the Malykhin fight?

Hard to say, probably improve naturally if you're training but it wasn't night and day or anything

 

[Adamant]

Marcus Buchecha discusses MMA free agency, ‘new challenges’

Marcus Buchecha entered free agency after tapping out Amir Aliakbari in the first round at ONE 169 in Thailand.

www.mmafighting.com

One of the most decorated bjj players has entered free agency. He's beaten a good wrestler named amir alikhabari but got gnped by another African wrestler named reug reug. He has a big following among bjj practicioners so he'd be an interesting signing in the heavyweight division.
Ciryl Gane vs Buchecha would be an interesting fight.

Sure. He's 5-1. At least UFC could get a small rub from his name if nothing else.

 

[KillerIsBack V2]

Ah yes, lets all vote to sign the young up and coming 35 yo prospect with 6 fights.

 

[AMAZINGUFC]

Marcus Buchecha discusses MMA free agency, ‘new challenges’

Marcus Buchecha entered free agency after tapping out Amir Aliakbari in the first round at ONE 169 in Thailand.

www.mmafighting.com

One of the most decorated bjj players has entered free agency. He's beaten a good wrestler named amir alikhabari but got gnped by another African wrestler named reug reug. He has a big following among bjj practicioners so he'd be an interesting signing in the heavyweight division.
Ciryl Gane vs Buchecha would be an interesting fight.

If he's not too expensive, the UFC should sign him.

 

[skylolow]

I won't be surprised of the UFC brought him in. HW is weak around the world so anyone with his creds will get a shot somewhere on the bigger stages.

 

[CC27]

of course they should, it isnt a matter of is he that good the div is trash and anyone they can get that maybe can do something or be in an interesting fight they should sign.

HW is weak enough he could be a top 15 guy, if he gets you down its a problem but you match him up right he could win a few and get into that back of top 15 range.

Would you rather see if he's any good in UFC or would you rather watch Waldo Acosta

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

His stand up is laughable - he'd get ko'd by middle tier guys.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

No he's pretty trash at MMA. One of those BJJ guys who's only good at BJJ and nothing else. See Kron Gracie.

Heavyweights would eat him up. Match him up with Derrick Lewis and find out.

 

[Nobru]

I was in the third row for every one of his IBJJF Worlds gold medals. I can't explain how big that man is in real life.
He's a legit real-life Sherdogger.


He's also unimaginably athletic for a man of his size. So fast, so twitchy.
His pedigree is unmatched.
Heavyweight is grossly thin.

ABSOLUTELY sign him

This

Im surprised on how many 'no's we got here specially from people who havent seen this guy in action

Not only he should be signed but id expect him to be a top 10 at least, maybe top 5.

 

[Pequeño Corey]

Why not? Even that rubelsis guy got a chance.

 

[BJJ4Tone]

This

Im surprised on how many 'no's we got here specially from people who havent seen this guy in action

Not only he should be signed but id expect him to be a top 10 at least, maybe top 5.

Yes... THIS...
I saw someone compare him to Kron Gracie.


Buchecha is 1,000 times better at Kron Gracie in Jiu-Jitsu and significantly better in MMA and in the weakest division... I think he will thrive.

 

[SalvadorAllende]

Dude lost to Reug Reug.

Exactly lol.


I guess he could compete with some low tier cans since USADA is gone.

 

[Dionysian]

Lewis tier fighters would bang him out bro

Sure then sign him and let it happen. HW sucks. Any chance to make it suck less is better.

It is the worst male division in the entire sport. Why are fans arguing AGAINST signing new people to the absolute worst male division to try to improve it?

 

[shunyata]

Yes... THIS...
I saw someone compare him to Kron Gracie.


Buchecha is 1,000 times better at Kron Gracie in Jiu-Jitsu and significantly better in MMA and in the weakest division... I think he will thrive.

The criticism of Buchecha from the bjj community tells the whole story. He's the #2 bjj guy of all time based on IBJJF tournament wins, behind only Roger, and when people would try to throw shade at him it was stuff like

"He's too physical, not as technical as Roger but more athletic"

"He is so athletic and aggressive, he bullies weaker players into the takedown"

"too much wrestling, his jiu jitsu isn't pure" (whatever the fuck that means)


Seriously people, does that sound ANYTHING like Kron?

 

[Meathead Jock]

Sure if he can pass a pre-employment drug test why not. He brings with him a niche, and is better than others that are on the roster.

That picture would make me want to make sure he can pass the weak form of drug testing that takes place though.