Marcus Buchecha charges One for fight: 'Many people think I retired'

'Gentle Art' legend Marcos Buchecha hasn't fought since losing to Oumar Kane in August last year

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Marcus Buchecha in the ONE Championship cage (Photo: ONE Championship Disclosure)

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Multiple champion in jiu-jitsu, Marcus ''Buchecha'' has not competed in MMA since August 2023, when he suffered his first defeat as a professional. On that occasion, the Brazilian was defeated by Senegalese Oumar Kane, by unanimous decision, at One Fight Night 13. So far, the São Paulo native still does not have a date for a return, which has been displeasing the fighter.

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M. Buchecha (left) achieves knockout at ONE Championship.

In an interview with the North American website 'MMA Fighting', the black belt clarified that the time inactive was not a personal choice.

“A lot of people have been asking me lately if I have retired. The answer is of course no, the reason I am not fighting is not my choice, I have been waiting for a fight for almost a year, but I have no luck,” said ‘Buchecha’, who is 34 years old.

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One of the biggest names in the history of grappling, 'Buchecha' made his transition to MMA in 2021. Among so many organizations, the Brazilian chose One Championship, the biggest event in Asia, to take his first steps in the sport. Since then, the fighter has won four straight matches, all in the first round, until he suffered his first setback against Kane.

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