Zak Bucia

Zak Bucia  is a professional American mixed martial artist fighting out of San Francisco, California. A professional competitor since 2007, he has fought in Strikeforce, Titan FC, and King of the Cage.

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.

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

 * Dragon House
 * Dragon House Welterweight Championship (One time)
 * Wyoming Sports Combat Association
 * WSCA Welterweight Championship (One time)