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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. 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. 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 h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Of The United States
Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; U.S. federal law does not equate nationality with race or ethnicity but rather with citizenship.* * * * * * * The U.S. has 37 ancestry groups with more than one million individuals. White Americans form the largest racial and ethnic group at 61.6% of the U.S. population, with non-Hispanic Whites making up 57.8% of the population. Hispanic and Latino Americans form the second-largest group and are 18.7% of the American population. Black Americans constitute the country's third-largest ancestry group and are 12.4% of the total U.S. population. Asian Americans are the country's fourth-largest group, composing 6% of the American population. The country's 3.7 million Native Americans account for about 1.1%, and some 574 native tribes are recognized by the federal government. People of American descent can be found internationally. As many as seven million Americans are estimated to be living abroad, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Anderson (fighter)
Derek Anderson (born February 20, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division. He is most notable for his time with Bellator MMA, Mixed martial arts career Early career Anderson began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 19, and later made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2011. Anderson compiled an undefeated record of 9-0 with one no contest before being signed by Bellator. Bellator MMA Anderson made his promotional debut against Patricky Freire at Bellator 98 on September 7, 2013. Anderson won via unanimous decision. Anderson was then scheduled to face Terry Etim in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament on March 21, 2014 at Bellator 113. Etim then pulled out due to an ACL injury. Etim was replaced by Brandon Girtz. Anderson won via knockout due to a knee strike in the second round. In the semifinals, Anderson faced Polish submission specialist Marcin Held at Bellator 117 on April 18, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rudy Bears
Rudy Bears (born November 12, 1978) is an American former professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist, who competed in the Welterweight (MMA), Welterweight division. A professional competitor who started his career in 2007, Bears has formerly competed for Bellator MMA, Bellator, Strikeforce (mixed martial arts), Strikeforce, Titan Fighting Championships and M-1 Global. Background Bears is from Independence, Missouri and had a troubled upbringing, involving himself with street gangs and crime. He originally attended Van Horn High School (Missouri), Van Horn High School but was caught trying to steal a car and as a result, was placed in jail for one month while looking at seven years in the penitentiary. It was during this time in jail, at the age of 17, that Bears decided to turn his life around. He wrote a heartfelt letter to the judge, who gave the young Bears a second chance. The judge released Bears on probation while in exchange Bears would have to finish high school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka ( ) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Shawnee County. It is along the Kansas River in the central part of Shawnee County, in northeastern Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 126,587. The city, laid out in 1854, was one of the Free-State towns founded by Eastern antislavery men immediately after the passage of the Kansas–Nebraska Bill. In 1857, Topeka was chartered as a city. The city is well known for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case '' Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka'', which overturned '' Plessy v. Ferguson'' and declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional. History Name The name "Topeka" is a Kansa-Osage word that means "place where we dig potatoes", or "a good place to dig potatoes". As a placename, Topeka was first recorded in 1826 as the Kansa name for what is now called the Kansas River. Topeka's founders chose the name in 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Lindsey (fighter)
Jake Lindsey (born June 21, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2010, he has fought in the UFC, Bellator, the Legacy Fighting Alliance, and Titan FC. Background Lindsey was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. He attended Kansas State University before beginning training in mixed martial arts in early 2007. Mixed martial arts career Early career Lindsey competed as an amateur with an undefeated 7–0 record before making his professional debut in 2010 competing for various regional promotions across the Midwest. He was able to compile a record of 9–0, before signing with the UFC in early 2014. Ultimate Fighting Championship Lindsey made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement for an injured Yosdenis Cedeno and faced Jon Tuck on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42. After a competitive first two rounds, Lindsey was defeated by submission in the third round as he tapped to a series of heel str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Voelker
Robert "Bobby" James Voelker (born April 26, 1979) is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in their Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Voelker has formerly competed for the UFC, Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, and Titan FC. Background Voelker is from Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Shawnee Mission South High School where he competed in football as well as swimming and diving. Voelker also got into many street fights, being charged with battery when he was 18 years old and began training in boxing and kickboxing late in high school. After graduating high school, Voelker briefly attended college before dropping out and eventually transitioned into a career in professional mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career Voelker compiled an undefeated amateur record of 10–0 before making his professional MMA debut in 2006. He competed in events primarily in Iowa and Kansas, amassing a record of 20–7 before sign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is a village in the town of Montville, Connecticut, United States. It is located in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River where it flows into the Thames River. The name is now applied more generally to all of the east end of Montville, which is the area served by the Uncasville ZIP Code (06382). In 1994, the federal government officially recognized the Mohegan Indian Tribe of Connecticut, which had historically occupied this area as part of its traditional territory. That year Congress passed the ''Mohegan Nation (Connecticut) Land Claim Settlement Act.'' It authorized the United States to take land into trust in northeastern Montville for the Mohegan tribe's use as a reservation. Since gaining a reservation, in 1996 the tribe developed the Mohegan Sun casino resort. It has also built the Mohegan Sun Arena on their land. The Mohegan are one of the Native American peoples who speak Algonquian languages. History Uncasville was named by English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator MMA In 2017
2017 in Bellator MMA was the tenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 26 events in 2017. Background This year, Bellator announced their first MMA event to be held in New York: Bellator NYC. The event would also mark the Bellator debuts of former UFC commentator Mike Goldberg, calling his first card on Spike TV since 2011 (which was the televised portion of Bellator NYC, referred to as Bellator 180), and former Strikeforce commentator Mauro Ranallo. Bellator 170 Bellator 170: Ortiz vs. Sonnen took place on January 21, 2017, at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The event aired live in prime time on Spike TV, drawing 1.4 million viewers. Background On October 18, 2016, it was announced that former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz and UFC veteran Chael Sonnen would headline this event. Sonnen owns career wins over the likes of Yushin Okami, Nate Marquardt, Brian Stann, former UFC Ligh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bellator MMA In 2018
2018 in Bellator MMA was the tenth year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 23 events in 2018. Background In addition to airing cards on the newly-rebranded Paramount Network (formally Spike), Bellator would sign a multi-year deal with streaming service DAZN. Their partnership began with Bellator 206, which was broadcast exclusively on DAZN. Bellator would hold its 200th numbered event on May 25, 2018. Bellator Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament In 2018, Bellator organised the 2018–2019 Heavyweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Heavyweight champion. This belt was vacated in May 2016 by Vitaly Minakov. Minakov had not defended the title since April 2014. Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix Tournament In 2018, Bellator organised the 2018–2019 Welterweight Grand Prix that will crown the Bellator Welterweight champion. All fights will be five rounds. If Rory MacDonald were to lose, the v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield is a city in northern Clark County, Washington, Clark County, Washington (state), Washington, United States. The population was 10,319 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 15,027. Located within the Portland metropolitan area, Oregon, Portland metropolitan area, Ridgefield is notable for the significant Native Americans in the United States, Native American history and connection to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is also the headquarters of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, a primary reserve for migrating waterfowl on the Pacific Flyway, and the home of the Ridgefield High School (Ridgefield, Washington), Ridgefield High School "Spudders" (reflecting the area's potato-farming heritage). History The area has important ties to the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806, being close to the Chinookan peoples, Chinookan town of Cathlapotle, then a settlement of 700� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Evolution Fighting Championship
Evolution Fighting Championship is an American Kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion based in Wichita, Kansas. Evolution Fighting Championship was founded in 2015, by American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle fighter David Rickels David Rickels (born January 5, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle fighter who is currently competing in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. A professional since 2010, he is a 23-fight veteran of the Bellat .... References External links Official EFC SiteEFC profile on SherdogEFC event results at Sherdog {{MMA organizations Mixed martial arts promotions Mixed martial arts in Kansas Organizations based in Wichita, Kansas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Witt (fighter)
Jason Witt (born November 7, 1986) is a retired American mixed martial artist who last competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Background Witt started training around 2009 with his uncle, who used to be a professional kickboxer. Mixed martial arts career Early career Witt fought locally in the Missouri regionals, debuting on April 3, 2009. His debut in the amateur ranks was a loss against Tyler Johnson. He turned professional in March 2013 and won his first match on April 26 in Shamrock Fighting Championships, defeating Nick Felix. Witt would then compete in such organizations as Shamrock FC, Titan FC, and Bellator MMA, and Legacy Fighting Alliance. Ultimate Fighting Championship Witt made his UFC debut as a welterweight on June 27, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Hooker, replacing Ramiz Brahimaj as the opponent of Takashi Sato. He lost the fight via TKO in round one. Witt faced Cole Williams on October 31, 2020 at UFC Fight N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
