News Marcus Buchecha vs Reug Reug Booked For One:Reloaded April 22nd

[CC27]

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Marcus Buchecha will have a big test ahead of him when he returns to action against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at the upcoming ONE: Reloaded card on April 22.

ONE Championship officials confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting on Wednesday.

Recognized as one of the most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylists in history, Buchecha has been very impressive since making his move from grappling to MMA. The 32-year-old submission wizard made quick work of his first two opponents in ONE Championship, dispatching Anderson “Braddock” Silva and Kang Ji Won in less than five minutes of total cage time.

Training out of American Top Team, Buchecha is considered one of the top prospects in the heavyweight division, but he’ll certainly have a sizable opponent standing across from him in April.



Kane — better known by his nickname “Reug Reug” — is a Senegalese wrestler who also made the move into MMA after a lengthy career in his previous sport. “Reug Reug” picked up three wins in a row after transitioning to fighting with a pair of victories under the ONE Championship banner.

When he returns in April, “Reug Reug” looks to bounce back from his first loss, a TKO setback against Kirill Grishenko in April 2021 that came after he was unable to continue following the second round.

 

[TorontoTO]

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Marcus Buchecha will have a big test ahead of him when he returns to action against “Reug Reug” Oumar Kane at the upcoming ONE: Reloaded card on April 22.

ONE Championship officials confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting on Wednesday.

Recognized as one of the most decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu stylists in history, Buchecha has been very impressive since making his move from grappling to MMA. The 32-year-old submission wizard made quick work of his first two opponents in ONE Championship, dispatching Anderson “Braddock” Silva and Kang Ji Won in less than five minutes of total cage time.

Training out of American Top Team, Buchecha is considered one of the top prospects in the heavyweight division, but he’ll certainly have a sizable opponent standing across from him in April.



Kane — better known by his nickname “Reug Reug” — is a Senegalese wrestler who also made the move into MMA after a lengthy career in his previous sport. “Reug Reug” picked up three wins in a row after transitioning to fighting with a pair of victories under the ONE Championship banner.

When he returns in April, “Reug Reug” looks to bounce back from his first loss, a TKO setback against Kirill Grishenko in April 2021 that came after he was unable to continue following the second round.

Record padding, Reug reug is trash

 

[CC27]

I mean its not a bad booking since Buchecha is just starting at mma but yeah he should be able to get him down and sub him.

 

[Ares Black]

Lol. What a joke of a matchup. Buchecha subs him in the first minute or so.

 

[David Street]

Reug Reug should have been fired. If One really did honor their so-called "deeply rooted values of Asianness: honesty, humility, respect, respect, courage, discipline and compassion." Bad acting, disrespect... their new core.

 

[DrGlaze]

ONE jumped off the Reug Reug train quick if they’re feeding him to Buchecha lol

 

[TorontoTO]

View attachment 915635 Reug Reug should have been fired. If One really did honor their so-called "deeply rooted values of Asianness: honesty, humility, respect, respect, courage, discipline and compassion." Bad acting, disrespect... their new core.

lol, This is the first time I have heard about asianess. I guess the other races are just the opposite.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Might be somewhat difficult for Buchecha to get him down tbf. This is his first wrestler.

 

[EndlessCritic]

ONE jumped off the Reug Reug train quick if they’re feeding him to Buchecha lol

Buchecha was originally scheduled to face Reug Reug in April 2021, before Reug Reug's loss to Grishenko.

Anyways, Buchecha wins as easily as Josh Silveira did against Mohamed Juma. Which is to say, Reug Reug is likely to give Buchecha quite the fight, and Reug Reug may even have his moments. He's a big man with a lot of power, and it's not going to be so easy for Buchecha to find the takedown.

 

[CorninginChristianburg]

Might be somewhat difficult for Buchecha to get him down tbf. This is his first wrestler.

I believe his style was senegalese wrestling though...

 

[Hellowhosthat]

I believe his style was senegalese wrestling though...

Still wrestling though. Juan Espino does the same.

 

[DaRivv20]

I’m not getting over Reug Reug faking that eye poke.

 

[EndlessCritic]

They should delay this fight by 4 months and celebrate it as the 20th anniversary of Sapp vs Nogueira.

 

[careto]

Might be somewhat difficult for Buchecha to get him down tbf. This is his first wrestler.

Buchecha can sub Reug Reug from his back or from any where he wants to, though. He is one of the highest level bjj practicioners to ever transition to mma (i know you already know this). The difference in grappling is abismal.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Buchecha can sub Reug Reug from his back or from any where he wants to, though. He is one of the highest level bjj practicioners to ever transition to mma (i know you already know this). The difference in grappling is abismal.

I agree that he'll get it done, i just wonder what happens if Reug Reug decides to stand and swing.

 

[Thesnake101]

I agree that he'll get it done, i just wonder what happens if Reug Reug decides to stand and swing.

Doubt much happens, he might even find himself on the losing end of that equation. For as big and imposing as Reug might be, his striking is pretty much just arm flailing, the kind of poor technique that will hinder whatever natural power he has.

He shines with his ground and pound and slams, and only one of those might be viable against Buchecha.

 

[careto]

I agree that he'll get it done, i just wonder what happens if Reug Reug decides to stand and swing.

I think Buchecha just needs to close the distance. Even in the clinch, he should be able to outgrapple Reug Reug with relative ease.

 

[CorninginChristianburg]

I agree that he'll get it done, i just wonder what happens if Reug Reug decides to stand and swing.

You can go to Reug's instagram right now to see videos of what striking you have to worry about.

 

[dematt30]

They should delay this fight by 4 months and celebrate it as the 20th anniversary of Sapp vs Nogueira.

Dang thats such a classic too.

 

[Hdfi]

This is going to be good! Reug Reug is a strong wrestler with good GnP and TDD, quite different from Buchecha's previous opponents. I'm curious to see how this fight plays out.