Zak Bucia

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Zak Bucia
Zak Bucia in 2009.jpg
Other namesCrash, The Kung Fu Kid ,Luke Thomas
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Fighting out of Lawrence, Kansas, United States
TeamDragon House
Years active2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins18
By knockout6
By submission9
By decision3
Losses14
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision10
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.

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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 of 2002.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches19 wins14 losses
By knockout63
By submission101
By decision310
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss19–14Mikey EnglandTKO (punches)FAC 12: Lookin' For a FightFebruary 6, 202224:17 Independence, Missouri, United States
Win19–13Marcus AndrusiaSubmission (kimura)Apex FC 4January 14, 202210:47 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss18–13Austin JonesDecision (unanimous)Apex FC 2August 20, 202135:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss18–12 Jason Witt Decision (unanimous)Fighting Alliance Championship 2February 22, 202035:00 Independence, Missouri, United States
Loss18–11Chris HarrisDecision (split) Evolution Fighting Championship 10October 20, 201855:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (175 lb) bout; for the EFC Catchweight Championship.
Loss18–10 Derek Anderson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 197 April 13, 201835:00 St. Charles, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (165 lbs) bout.
Loss18–9 Neiman Gracie Submission (neck crank) Bellator 185 October 20, 201722:27 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win18–8Aaron HighfillSubmission (armbar)Shamrock FC 295September 22, 201743:03 St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesDefended the Shamrock FC Welterweight Championship.
Win17–8 Bobby Voelker Decision (unanimous)Shamrock FC 289May 20, 201735:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesWon the Shamrock FC Welterweight Championship.
Win16–8Adam MeredithTKO (punches)Shamrock FC 280December 3, 201614:37 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss15–8 Jake Lindsey TKO (knee and punches)VFC 50May 21, 201631:26 Topeka, Kansas, United States
Loss15–7Jason NovelliDecision (unanimous)Titan F.C. 37: Dos Santos vs. SimonMarch 4, 201635:00 Ridgefield, Washington, United States
Win15–6Rasul ShohalovSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)Titan F.C. 35: Healy vs. HawnSeptember 19, 201522:10 Ridgefield, Washington, United States Lightweight debut.
Win14-6Jose Landi-JonsKO (Punches)Titan F.C. 34: Healy vs. EdwardsJuly 18, 201520:47 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win13-6Robert WashingtonKO (Punch)Shamrock Promotions: ChargedMay 29, 201514:20 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win12–6Hugh PulleyDecision (unanimous)Shamrock Promotions: DestructionNovember 22, 201435:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss11–6 Rudy Bears Decision (unanimous)Shamrock Promotions: ImpactJuly 26, 201435:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win11–5Mauricio AlonsoSubmission (armbar)Dragon House 16May 3, 201441:55 San Francisco, California, United StatesWon the Dragon House Welterweight Championship.
Loss10–5 Billy Evangelista Decision (unanimous)UPC Unlimited - Up & Comers 15May 11, 201335:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win10–4Wayne PhillipsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Dragon House 11August 18, 201222:58 Oakland, California, United States
Win9–4Aaron HedrickSubmission (rear-naked choke)KOTC All InApril 21, 201213:36 Oroville, California, United States
Win8–4Nickolas ChristyTKO (punches) KOTC: Shockwave July 23, 201121:39 Oroville, California, United States
Win7–4Christopher OrtegaSubmission (armbar)Proving Grounds IIIFebruary 4, 201110:58 Laramie, Wyoming, United StatesWon the WSCA Welterweight Championship.
Loss6–4Danny Davis Jr.Decision (unanimous)MMA Xplosion: Vianna vs. LacyJuly 31, 201035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–3Sam NeeleySubmission (choke)GC: Gladiator Challenge at the Win-River CasinoNovember 5, 200912:46 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss5–3 James Terry TKO (head kick and punches) Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg August 15, 200911:23 San Jose, California, United States
Win5–2Daniel McWilliamsTKO (punches)CCFC: RushJuly 18, 200911:20 Santa Rosa, California, United States
Win4–2Tramain SmithSubmission (rear naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: Put Up or Shut UpMay 31, 200912:26 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss3–2 James Terry Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz April 11, 200935:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win3–1Adam SteelSubmission (guillotine choke) Strikeforce: Destruction November 21, 200810:35 San Jose, California, United States5th Fastest Submission of 2008
Win2–1Adam AlbrightDecision (split)GC 80: Summer ShowdownJuly 18, 200835:00 San Francisco, California, United States
Win1–1Justin HoldaasTKO (submission to punches)GC 75: Erin-Go-BrawlMarch 15, 200811:06 San Francisco, California, United States
Loss0–1Pat MinihanDecision (unanimous)GC 66: Battle GroundMarch 15, 200835:00 San Francisco, California, United States

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References

  1. "Zak Bucia".
  2. "Zak Bucia ("Crash") | MMA Fighter Page".