‘Buchecha’ Marcus Almeida discusses the potential of Odie Delaney

Odie Delaney made his sophomore look for ONE Championship at ONE 158 final Friday. ‘The Witness’ had a powerful displaying on his return, defeating Iranian wrestler Mehdi Barghi by way of submission 2:22 into the second spherical.

Additionally showing on the cardboard was Marcus ‘Buchecha’ Almeida, who had an equally spectacular displaying. ‘Buchecha’ and Delaney have been vocal about their friendship, with the latter referring to Almeida as a “brother in Christ.”

Sportskeeda MMA’s personal Dylan Bowker had the prospect to talk with Almeida and ask about this blossoming friendship.

“Odie Delaney is a tremendous man. I met him at American High Group once I began my MMA profession. I had a whole lot of alternative to coach with him and his wrestling stage is spectacular. Seeing his dimension and the ability he has is superb. I discovered rather a lot from him. I am completely happy to see him preventing and getting an excellent victory in his debut.”

When requested what makes Odie Delaney such a great individual, Almeida responded by saying:

“Odie is an individual who has a giant coronary heart. Everybody likes him. It’s onerous to seek out somebody who does not like him.”

Marcus Almeida says that Odie Delaney has “potential to go very far on this division”

Whereas discussing Delaney’s potential within the ONE circle, Marcus Almeida was very complimentary of the American’s floor recreation, a ability that he believes will take ‘The Witness’ very far within the heavyweight division.

“Odie’s stage of wrestling is without doubt one of the highest in the US. He’s a man who’s on the prime of the class. Undoubtedly, that is one among his fundamental expertise. He has all the things to go very far in his division. We see athletes who handle to take the struggle to their consolation zone and handle to do very properly, and he manages to do this utilizing wrestling. He has a whole lot of potential to go very far on this division.”

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With one other dominant win at ONE 158, Delaney might quickly discover himself within the heavyweight title image. His good friend Almeida is in an analogous place following his third straight end within the ONE circle.