Zak Cummings
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| Zak Cummings | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 2, 1984[1] Irving, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight Middleweight Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 74.5 in (189 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Springfield, Missouri, United States |
| Team | Springfield Fight Club |
| Rank | brown belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| University | Missouri State University |
| Notable school(s) | Glendale High School[2] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Zak Cummings is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Cummings made his professional MMA debut in November 2007. He was undefeated for the first year and a half of his career, going 10–0 during that time period with a majority of his wins by TKO or submission.
This impressive streak earned him a shot in Strikeforce. He faced Tim Kennedy in the main event of Strikeforce Challengers 3, but lost via submission in the second round.[3]
Post-Strikeforce, Cummings fought for various independent organizations and had one appearance for Bellator Fighting Championships. He added 5 more wins and 2 losses to his record during this time.
The Ultimate Fighter
In January 2013, it was revealed that Cummings was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.[4] He won his preliminary bout over Nik Fekete quickly by TKO with the first punch he threw. Cummings was selected by Sonnen as his third pick (fifth overall).[5]
Cummings faced Dylan Andrews in the elimination round. He lost via majority decision.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Cummings made his debut against Ben Alloway on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2.[7] He won the fight via submission in the first round. The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night bonus award.[8]
Cummings was expected to face Sérgio Moraes on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. However, Cummings and Moraes had to pull out of the event due to injury and were replaced by Sean Spencer and Drew Dober respectively.[9][10]
Personal life
In 2009, Cummings was a senior at Missouri State University, majoring in exercise and movement science. At that time he also worked in a hospital.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Submission of the Night (one time)
- Midwest Cage Championships
- MCC middleweight title (one time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 19 matches | 16 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16–3 | Ben Alloway | Submission (d'arce choke) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 | August 28, 2013 | 1 | 4:19 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | Welterweight debut; Submission of the Night. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–3 | Brandon Newsome | Submission (guillotine choke) | Slay Marketing: Fight Night Returns | March 24, 2012 | 1 | 2:38 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–3 | Lamont Stafford | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Slay Marketing | February 11, 2012 | 1 | 1:46 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 13–3 | Ryan Jimmo | Decision (unanimous) | MFC 29 | April 8, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Windsor, Ontario, Canada | For MFC Light Heavyweight Championship.[12] |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–2 | Jonathan Smith | TKO (punches) | SMMA: The Proving Ground | February 19, 2011 | 1 | 0:50 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–2 | Dennis Reed | Submission (armbar) | XCF 13: Cummings vs. Reed | September 18, 2010 | 1 | 0:58 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–2 | Rudy Bears | Submission (d'arce choke) | Bellator 26 | August 26, 2010 | 1 | 1:27 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 10–2 | Elvis Mutapcic | Decision (unanimous) | Midwest Cage Championships 27 | June 11, 2010 | 5 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | For MCC Middleweight Title.[13] |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 10–1 | Tim Kennedy | Submission (north-south choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings | September 25, 2009 | 2 | 2:43 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–0 | Dominic Brown | TKO (punches) | FM - Productions | May 9, 2009 | 1 | 2:19 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–0 | Terry Martin | Decision (split) | XCF - Rumble in Racetown 1 | February 14, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–0 | Cole Jennet | Submission (neck crank) | MCC 17 - Thanksgiving Throwdown | November 26, 2008 | 1 | 2:11 | West Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Won MCC Middleweight Title.[13] |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–0 | Leo Pla | TKO (punches) | FM - Productions | September 13, 2008 | 2 | 3:48 | Springfield, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–0 | Danny Anderson | Decision (unanimous) | MCC 15 - Lights Out! | July 25, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–0 | Jason Broom | TKO | ISCF - Brawl at the Hall | May 9, 2008 | 2 | 2:21 | Joplin, Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Victor Moreno | Submission (keylock) | MCC 13 - Contenders | April 25, 2008 | 2 | 2:19 | Urbandale, Iowa, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | James Bunch | Submission | FM - Productions | April 18, 2008 | 2 | 1:34 | Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Rudy Bears | Submission | FM - Productions | February 1, 2008 | 3 | 2:08 | Missouri, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Ron Jackson | Decision (unanimous) | TFC 10 - Battlestar | November 28, 2007 | 3 | N/A | Kansas City, Kansas, United States |
References
- ↑ "Zak Cummings' profile". MMA-Core.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Zak Cummings from The Ultimate Fighter". Zakcummings.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (September 25, 2009). "Strikeforce Challengers: Tim Kennedy vs. Zak Cummings - live results and commentary". Bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ John Morgan (January 9, 2013). "UFC unveils starting cast for 'The Ultimate Fighter 17'". USAtoday.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ MMAjunkie.com staff (January 22, 2013). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 17: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen'". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ Jesse Holland (March 12, 2013). "UFC Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Episode 8 results recap for 'Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen' on FX". MMAmania.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ MMAjunkie.com staff (July 18, 2013). "'TUF' vets Ben Alloway, Zak Cummings meet at UFC on FOX Sports 1 2 in Indy". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ Staff (2013-08-28). "UFC Fight Night 27 bonuses: Thatch, Cummings, Condit, Kampmann earn $50K". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-28.
- ↑ Staff (October 30, 2013). "Sean Spencer replaces injured Zak Cummings, meets Sergio Moraes at TUF 18 Finale". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ Jason Floyd (November 19, 2013). "Sean Spencer receives a new opponent for The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale". TheMMAreport.com. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ Denny Hodge (April 5, 2009). "Pro MMA exclusive interview: Zak Cummings, TUF 10 tryouts and beyond". ProMMAnow.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ Geno Mrosko (April 9, 2011). "MFC 29 results and recap for 'Conquer' on April 8 in Windsor, Ontario". MMAmania.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Former MCC champion Zak Cummings attempts to regain the belt". Midwestcagechampionship.com. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
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