Zak Bucia
| Zak Bucia | |
|---|---|
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| Other names | Crash, The Kung Fu Kid, Luke Thomas |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
| Fighting out of | Lawrence, Kansas, United States |
| Team | Dragon House |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 32 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 14 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Zak Bucia is a professional American mixed martial artist fighting out of San Francisco, California.[1] A professional competitor since 2007, he has fought in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.
Mixed martial arts career
Strikeforce
Bucia fought two amateur Muay Thai bouts before making his professional MMA debut in 2007. Compiling a record of 2-1, he signed with Strikeforce. In his promotional debut, he won via guillotine choke submission only 35 seconds into the first round. Bucia next faced a step up in competition, facing James Terry. Bucia was defeated via unanimous decision.[2]
Bucia picked up two wins in the regional circuit before facing Terry again in a rematch at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg. Bucia lost via first-round TKO.
Titan Fighting Championship
After going 8-3 in his next 11 fights, Bucia signed with Titan FC. He made his promotional debut against legendary Brazilian fighter Jose Landi-Jons. Bucia defeated Landi-Jons via second-round knockout.
For his next fight, Bucia dropped down to the lightweight division, defeating Rasul Shovhalov via second-round submission. After a decision loss to Jason Novelli in his next bout, Bucia left the promotion.
Bellator
After going 3-1 in his next four fights, Bucia signed with Bellator. He made his promotional debut at Bellator 185, losing to Neiman Gracie via second-round submission. Bucia returned to face Derek Anderson at Bellator 197. Bucia was defeated via unanimous decision.
Regional promotions
Since leaving Bellator, Bucia has gone 1-4, having last competed in February 2002.
Championships and accomplishments
- Dragon House
- Dragon House Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Wyoming Sports Combat Association
- WSCA Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 33 matches | 19 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 3 |
| By submission | 10 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 10 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 19–14 | Mikey England | TKO (punches) | FAC 12: Lookin' For a Fight | February 6, 2022 | 2 | 4:17 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 19–13 | Marcus Andrusia | Submission (kimura) | Apex FC 4 | January 14, 2022 | 1 | 0:47 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 18–13 | Austin Jones | Decision (unanimous) | Apex FC 2 | August 20, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 18–12 | Jason Witt | Decision (unanimous) | Fighting Alliance Championship 2 | February 22, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 18–11 | Chris Harris | Decision (split) | Evolution Fighting Championship 10 | October 20, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Ridgefield, Washington, United States | Catchweight (175 lb) bout; for the EFC Catchweight Championship. |
| Loss | 18–10 | Derek Anderson | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 197 | April 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 18–9 | Neiman Gracie | Submission (neck crank) | Bellator 185 | October 20, 2017 | 2 | 2:27 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 18–8 | Aaron Highfill | Submission (armbar) | Shamrock FC 295 | September 22, 2017 | 4 | 3:03 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Defended the Shamrock FC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–8 | Bobby Voelker | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock FC 289 | May 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Won the Shamrock FC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 16–8 | Adam Meredith | TKO (punches) | Shamrock FC 280 | December 3, 2016 | 1 | 4:37 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 15–8 | Jake Lindsey | TKO (knee and punches) | VFC 50 | May 21, 2016 | 3 | 1:26 | Topeka, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 15–7 | Jason Novelli | Decision (unanimous) | Titan F.C. 37: Dos Santos vs. Simon | March 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Ridgefield, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 15–6 | Rasul Shohalov | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | Titan F.C. 35: Healy vs. Hawn | September 19, 2015 | 2 | 2:10 | Ridgefield, Washington, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 14-6 | Jose Landi-Jons | KO (Punches) | Titan F.C. 34: Healy vs. Edwards | July 18, 2015 | 2 | 0:47 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 13-6 | Robert Washington | KO (Punch) | Shamrock Promotions: Charged | May 29, 2015 | 1 | 4:20 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 12–6 | Hugh Pulley | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock Promotions: Destruction | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 11–6 | Rudy Bears | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock Promotions: Impact | July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 11–5 | Mauricio Alonso | Submission (armbar) | Dragon House 16 | May 3, 2014 | 4 | 1:55 | San Francisco, California, United States | Won the Dragon House Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 10–5 | Billy Evangelista | Decision (unanimous) | UPC Unlimited - Up & Comers 15 | May 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Wayne Phillips | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dragon House 11 | August 18, 2012 | 2 | 2:58 | Oakland, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Aaron Hedrick | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC All In | April 21, 2012 | 1 | 3:36 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–4 | Nickolas Christy | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Shockwave | July 23, 2011 | 2 | 1:39 | Oroville, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–4 | Christopher Ortega | Submission (armbar) | Proving Grounds III | February 4, 2011 | 1 | 0:58 | Laramie, Wyoming, United States | Won the WSCA Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 6–4 | Danny Davis Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. Lacy | July 31, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Sam Neeley | Submission (choke) | GC: Gladiator Challenge at the Win-River Casino | November 5, 2009 | 1 | 2:46 | San Francisco, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–3 | James Terry | TKO (head kick and punches) | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 1:23 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Daniel McWilliams | TKO (punches) | CCFC: Rush | July 18, 2009 | 1 | 1:20 | Santa Rosa, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Tramain Smith | Submission (rear naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Put Up or Shut Up | May 31, 2009 | 1 | 2:26 | San Francisco, California, United States | |
| Loss | 3–2 | James Terry | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz | April 11, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Adam Steel | Submission (guillotine choke) | Strikeforce: Destruction | November 21, 2008 | 1 | 0:35 | San Jose, California, United States | 5th Fastest Submission of 2008 |
| Win | 2–1 | Adam Albright | Decision (split) | GC 80: Summer Showdown | July 18, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | San Francisco, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Justin Holdaas | TKO (submission to punches) | GC 75: Erin-Go-Brawl | March 15, 2008 | 1 | 1:06 | San Francisco, California, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Pat Minihan | Decision (unanimous) | GC 66: Battle Ground | March 15, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | San Francisco, California, United States |
