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.
| 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 | |
Mixed martial arts career
editStrikeforce
editBucia 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
editAfter 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
editAfter 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
editSince leaving Bellator, Bucia has gone 1-4, having last competed in February 2002.
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Dragon House
- Dragon House Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Wyoming Sports Combat Association
- WSCA Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 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 |
