There has been not one, not two, but three of the biggest names in Jiu-Jitsu forced onto the sidelines in the past week. Starting with the current record-holder for most IBJJF World Championships in the gi, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida, who withdrew from his upcoming match against Fabricio Werdum at BJJ Bet due to a knee injury. This may also have an effect on his proposed debut in MMA, as the 13 x World Champion recently signed a contract to compete for ONE FC.
Shortly after this announcement, ex-No Gi World Champion AJ Agazarm suffered a devastating knee injury in a losing effort against Chris Lencioni at Bellator 243.