Zak Bucia

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
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
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

Professional record breakdown

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