Marcus Almeida
"Buchecha"
5-3-1
BrazilLast 5
BrazilLast 5Grappling 39-9-1
Last fight: Loss vs Ryan Spann · TKO · Apr 25, 2026
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Ryan SpannTKO · R2 2:10
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal·April 25, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Marcus Almeida holds a professional MMA record of 5-3-1. Almeida has won 5 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Almeida lands 1.59 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 2.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Almeida also has 49 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: April 25, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE.
Profile
- Height
- 6'2"188 cm
- Weight
- 255 lbs116 kg
- Reach
- 77"196 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Jan 8, 1990
- Age
- 36
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- American Top Team
Career stats
Pro MMARecord: 5-3-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.51per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.03per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.22per 15 min
19% success
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-2-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.59per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.15per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.02per 15 min
16% success
Submission attempts0.4per 15 min
Where they rank
All-time boards where Marcus Almeida sits in the top 25.
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Marcus Almeida earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Ryan SpannUFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal· Apr 25, 2026· Heavyweight· 5-3-1 vs 24-11TKOR2 · 2:10
- DRAWUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape· Dec 13, 2025· Heavyweight· 5-2-1 vs 14-6-1DRAWR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Martin BudayUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 16-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINONE 169: Malykhin vs Reug Reug· Nov 8, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 14-4SUBR1 · 03:17
- LOSSvs Oumar KaneONE Fight Night 13: Allazov vs Grigorian on Prime Video· Aug 5, 2023· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 6-1UDR3
- WINONE on Prime Video 1: Moraes vs Johnson II· Aug 27, 2022· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 5-2SUBR1
- WINvs Simon CarsonONE 158: Tawanchai vs Larsen· Jun 3, 2022· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 2-2TKOR1
- WINvs Kang Ji WonONE · Winter Warriors· Dec 3, 2021· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 5-1SUBR1 · 2:27
- WINONE · Revolution· Sep 24, 2021· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 3-2SUBR1 · 2:55
- WINADXC 7· Nov 17, 2024· 39-9-1UD
- LOSSvs Gordon Ryan2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 2· Sep 29, 2019· 38-9-1DEC
- WINvs Mahamed Aly2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 2· Sep 29, 2019· 38-8-1SUBR1 · 6:52
- WIN2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 2· Sep 29, 2019· 37-8-1DEC
- LOSSvs Kaynan Duarte2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 2· Sep 29, 2019· Heavyweight· 36-8-1DEC
- WINvs Victor Hugo2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 1· Sep 28, 2019· Heavyweight· 36-7-1DEC
- WIN2019 ADCC World Championships: Day 1· Sep 28, 2019· Heavyweight· 35-7-1DEC
- WINvs Ricardo Evangelista2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 2, 2019· 34-7-1DEC
- WINvs Max Gimenis2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 2, 2019· 33-7-1DEC
- WINvs Thomas McMahon2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 2, 2019· 32-7-1DEC
- WINvs Felipe Pena2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 1, 2019· 31-7-1SD
- WINvs Otavio Nalati2019 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 1, 2019· 30-7-1DEC
- LOSSvs João Gabriel RochaBJJ Stars: Black Belt Edition· Feb 24, 2019· 29-7-1DEC
- WINvs Nicholas Meregali2018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 3, 2018· 29-6-1-
- LOSSvs Leandro Lo2018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 3, 2018· 28-6-1DEC
- WINvs João Gabriel Rocha×1Title bout · Title win #12018 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 3, 2018· 28-5-1-
- WINvs Timothy-Michael Spriggs2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 27-5-1-
- WINvs Roberto Abreu2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 26-5-1-
- WINvs Michael Anthony Perez2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 25-5-1-
- WINvs Alexandre Ribeiro2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 24-5-1-
- LOSSvs Felipe Pena2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 23-5-1-
- WINvs Mahamed Aly2017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· 23-4-1-
- WINvs Orlando Mario Sanchez×1Title bout · Title win #12017 ADCC World Championships· Sep 18, 2017· Heavyweight· 22-4-1DEC
- WINvs Gustavo Elias×2Title bout · Title win #22017 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 4, 2017· 21-4-1-
- WINvs Leandro Lo×1Title bout · Title win #12017 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 4, 2017· 20-4-1-
- WINvs James Puopolo×2Title bout · Title win #22016 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 5, 2016· 19-4-1-
- WINvs Erberth Santos×1Title bout · Title win #12016 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 5, 2016· 18-4-1-
- WINvs Alexander Trans×2Title bout · Title win #22014 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· May 31, 2014· 17-4-1-
- WIN2014 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· May 31, 2014· 16-4-1-
- WINvs Bernardo Faria2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Nov 3, 2013· 15-4-1DEC
- WINvs Rodrigo Cavaca×2Title bout · Title win #22013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Nov 3, 2013· 14-4-1-
- WIN2013 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Nov 3, 2013· 13-4-1DEC
- WIN2013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· 12-4-1-
- WINvs Roberto Abreu2013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· 11-4-1-
- WINvs Garry Tonon2013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· 10-4-1-
- WIN2013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· 9-4-1-
- WINvs Dean Lister2013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· 8-4-1-
- LOSSvs Roberto Abreu2013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· 7-4-1-
- WINvs João Gabriel Rocha×1Title bout · Title win #12013 ADCC Championships· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 7-3-1-
- DRAWvs Roger GracieMetamoris 1· Oct 14, 2012· 6-3-1DRAW
- WINvs Leo Leite×2Title bout · Title win #22012 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 3, 2012· 6-3-
- WINvs Leonardo Nogueira×1Title bout · Title win #12012 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 3, 2012· 5-3-
- WINvs Antonio Peinado×2Title bout · Title win #22011 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship· Nov 5, 2011· Super Heavyweight· 4-3-
- WINvs João Assis×1Title bout · Title win #12011 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship· Nov 5, 2011· Openweight· 3-3-
- LOSSvs Leonardo Nogueira2011 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jun 5, 2011· 2-3-
- LOSSvs João Assis2010 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship· Nov 7, 2010· Super Heavyweight· 2-2-
- LOSSvs Roberto Abreu2010 IBJJF World Jiu Jitsu No-Gi Championship· Nov 7, 2010· Openweight· 2-1-
- WINvs Cassio Francis×1Title bout · Title win #12010 Brazilian National Championship· May 16, 2010· Super Heavyweight· 2-0-
- WIN2009 Brazilian National Championship· May 26, 2009· Heavyweight· 1-0-
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1683▼30
- Peak
- 1732Nov 8, 2024
- Rated fights
- 9
Frequently asked questions
When does Marcus Almeida fight next?
Marcus Almeida has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Marcus Almeida's record?
Marcus Almeida's professional MMA record is 5-3-1.
Who is Marcus Almeida fighting next?
Marcus Almeida's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Marcus Almeida fight last?
Marcus Almeida most recently fought Ryan Spann at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal on Saturday, April 25, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Marcus Almeida fight in?
Marcus Almeida fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Marcus Almeida have?
Marcus Almeida has 1 win by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How tall is Marcus Almeida?
Marcus Almeida is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.
How much does Marcus Almeida weigh?
Marcus Almeida weighs 255 lbs (116 kg).
What is Marcus Almeida's reach?
Marcus Almeida has a reach of 77" (196 cm).
How old is Marcus Almeida?
Marcus Almeida is 36 years old (born Jan 8, 1990).
Where is Marcus Almeida from?
Marcus Almeida is from Brazil.
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