BJJ Legend Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida and Tye Ruotolo Showcase Their Skills in Rare Training Clip
In a rare and exciting display of skill, Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida and Tye Ruotolo were featured in a training video by ONE Championship. The video featured a playful yet high level grappling session. This encounter between the seasoned veteran and the young prodigy offers a captivating glimpse into the world of high-level Jiu-Jitsu. Let’s delve into the backgrounds of both fighters to provide a deeper context to the intriguing training clip.
“I was laughing, he’s rolling hard, it looks so relaxed, but he make it look easy. You can see he was going hard, but his body was not tense, he’s active all the time because he was so relaxed. I think that’s why their jiu-jitsu is so different so aggressive because they ready all the time.”
-Marcus Buchecha
Who is Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida?
Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida is widely regarded as one of the greatest BJJ practitioners of all time, though many do claim other names above his, he ranks amongst the best. With an impressive 17 BJJ world championship titles to his name, Almeida has solidified his place in the sport’s history. His dominance in the heavyweight division of ONE Championship has showcased his exceptional grappling skills and his ongoing development in striking techniques. Despite his three-fight professional record, which includes three decisive victories, Almeida remains humble and respects the learning process of mixed martial arts (MMA). His dedication to studying all aspects of the sport demonstrates his commitment to excellence.
“His games so diverse. Looking at the competitions he doesn’t need to go to his plan B or plan C. He’s just smashing everyone you know It’s cool. We got to flow through alot of positions and see how deep his game is it was nice, super fun.”
-Tye Ruotolo
Who is Tye Ruotolo?
Tye Ruotolo, a rising star in the world of BJJ, is part of the renowned duo, The Ruotolo Brothers. With an impressive debut in ONE Championship, Tye, along with his twin brother Kade, showcased their talent and skill against some of the best grapplers in the world. Tye’s submission victory over multiple-time BJJ world champion Garry Tonon in just 82 seconds left spectators in awe. At only 20 years old, Tye has already made a name for himself with his diverse and aggressive style of Jiu-Jitsu mixed with Wrestling. His Jiu-Jitsu rolling session with ‘Buchecha’ provided a valuable opportunity to witness the depth of his game and the composure he maintains while rolling with a seasoned veteran.
Buchecha vs Tye Ruotolo ONE Championship BJJ Rolling Video
The released YouTube clip by ONE Championship shows the BJJ training session between ‘Buchecha’ and Ruotolo. Although the atmosphere is playful, the moves and maneuvers showcased in the video exemplify the high-level skills possessed by both fighters. Despite the age and experience gap, Tye Ruotolo demonstrates his ability to keep up with ‘Buchecha’ and provides a glimpse of his potential as a future BJJ legend. The mutual respect between the two fighters are evident throughout the video clip. Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida and Tye Ruotolo offers fans an exciting glimpse into the world of elite-level BJJ. As both fighters continue to make their mark in the world of martial arts, fans eagerly await their future performances and the potential for further exciting matchups. Comment your thoughts below.
