Luke Zachrich

Luke Zachrich
Born October 1, 1981
Defiance, Ohio, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb) (2006–present)
Reach 74.5 in (189 cm)[1]
Style Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Columbus, Ohio, United States
Team Ronin Training Center[2]
Trainer Head Trainer: CJ Minton
Strength: Rob Williams
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu: Vitor Oliveira
Wrestling: Nikolai Timbs[3]
Rank      Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Vitor Oliveira[4]
Years active 2006–present (MMA)
2014 (Boxing)
Professional boxing record
Total 1
Wins 1
By knockout 1
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 14
By knockout 4
By submission 7
By decision 3
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 3
By decision 0
Amateur career
Total 1
Wins 1
By knockout 1
Losses 0
Other information
University Bowling Green University
Website Official Site
Boxing record from Boxrec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luke Zachrich (born October 1, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist and professional boxer, who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[5] A professional fighter since 2006, Zachrich was a competitor on the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter, and has also fought for King of the Cage and Bellator. He is also the former UVC Middleweight Champion.[6]

In addition to his training at the Ronin Training Center, Zachrich also works as a main coach for the Ohio-based gym.[7] He currently holds a professional record of 14–4, with seven of his fourteen wins coming by submission.[8]

Background

Before beginning his mixed martial arts career in 2006, Zachrich was a college football player for Bowling Green University. Although he excelled in the sport, after sustaining injuries in one of the last games of the season, Zachrich chose to end his football career.[9] After healing from his injuries, he took up lacrosse, becoming a star player in the sport. However, after meeting with Jujitsu instructor Dave Morris, Zachrich embarked on an MMA career shortly after.[10]

Mixed martial arts career

Amateur career (2006)

After two years of training, Zachrich made his amateur debut, facing off against Ben Kelley at Mega Fighting Championship 1 on January 14, 2006. He won the fight via first round TKO, and following more training, turned professional three months after the fight.[11][12]

King of the Cage (2006; 2007)

Just two fights into his career, Zachrich made his KOTC debut on September 29, 2006, facing Jason Zazelenchuk at KOTC: Detonator, winning the fight via first round rear-naked choke.[13] One year later, he returned to the promotion and submitted Brad Burrick via armbar at KOTC: Explosion on June 15, 2007.[14]

Zachrich would compete two more times outside of the promotion, defeating Darnell Strong and William Hill in the XFO promotion, both via knockout. He signed to compete on The Ultimate Fighter shortly after his win over Hill.

The Ultimate Fighter (2008)

After knocking out William Hill, winning the XFO Middleweight Championship in the process, UFC announced that Zachrich had signed on to compete on the seventh season of the The Ultimate Fighter.[15] In the second episode of the show, Zachrich faced Patrick Schultz in a preliminary exhibition bout. He won the fight via rear-naked choke, successfully getting into the house.[16]

Then, on the sixth episode of the show, Zachrich faced Dan Cramer in the quarter-finals. He lost the fight via TKO, eliminating Zachrich from the show in the process.[17]

Post-TUF career (2008–2010)

After losing his quarter-final fight on TUF 7, Zachrich returned to the regional circuit, and faced Michael Musslewhite at FCFS 28: Clash of the Titans on September 6, 2008. He won the fight via first round KO.[18] In his next fight, he faced Robert Thompson at ICF: Breakout on April 11, 2009,[19] winning the fight via third round keylock.[20]

He then faced J.R. Hines at ICF: Sacrifice on May 16, 2009.[21] Taking the fight to the ground early in the first round, Zachrich would win the fight via keylock, bringing his winning streak to an impressive seven in a row.[22][23]

On October 21, 2009, Indiana based organization MMA Big Show announced that they had signed Zachrich to a multi-fight contract, and he was expected to debut at the promotions New Dawn event on January 9, 2010,[24][25] however, his scheduled bout against Byron Sutton would be cancelled for unknown reasons, and Zachrich would be released from his contract shortly after. Five months after his release, it was announced that Zachrich had been signed by Bellator MMA.[26]

Bellator MMA (2010)

On March 24, 2010, it was announced that Zachrich had signed with Bellator MMA.[27][28] He faced WEC veteran Eric Schambari in the Middleweight tournament quarter-finals at Bellator 16 on April 29, 2010.[29] He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke in the first round, and was subsequently released from the promotion shortly after.[30]

Post-Bellator career (2010–2013)

In his first fight since being released from Bellator, Zachrich faced Nick Kraus for the UVC Middleweight Championship at UVC 20: Clash at the Coliseum on August 4, 2012.[31] He won the fight via unanimous decision, becoming the first middleweight champion in the promotions history.[32][33] He then faced Marcus Finch at UVC 23: Invasion on May 10, 2013.[34][35] Zachrich won the fight via unanimous decision.[36][37]

Zachrich faced Justin Gamble at AAMMA 34: Proving Ground 2 on August 10, 2013, winning the fight via straight armbar, forty-five seconds into the first round.[38][39] The quick finish would also earn Zachrich Submission of the Year honors from Bluegrass MMA.[40]

He was then expected to face UFC veteran Luigi Fioravanti at UVC 27 on February 8, 2014,[41][42] but the event would be postponed to March 15, 2014.[43] However, a couple of weeks after the fight was rescheduled, the entire event would be cancelled for unknown reasons.[44]

Ultimate Fighting Championship (2014–present)

After a near one-year hiatus from fighting, Zachrich made his UFC debut replacing an injured Josh Samman, and faced Caio Magalhães at UFC on Fox 11 on April 19, 2014.[45][46] He lost the bout via TKO, just forty-four seconds into the first round, after being dropped by body shots from Magalhães.[47]

In his second fight with the promotion, Zachrich faced promotional newcomer Guilherme Vasconcelos at UFC 175 on July 5, 2014.[48] He won the fight via unanimous decision, showing better takedown defense and also utilized sharp striking to outwork the debuting Brazilian, and earned his first UFC win in the process.[49][50]

He then faced promotional newcomer Dan Kelly at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping on November 7, 2014.[51] Despite being a significant favorite coming into the fight, Zachrich would be taken down by Kelly, and then submitted via kimura in the first round, falling to 1–2 in the promotion.[52][53]

Boxing career

A few weeks before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Zachrich made his boxing debut on March 1, 2014, facing fellow boxing debutant John Felty at TBC: Championship Boxing. He made a successful debut, knocking Felty out cold in the second round with two seconds left.[54]

Personal life

Zachrich is married, and also owns and trains at the Ronin Training Center in Columbus, Ohio.[55] On top of competing in mixed martial arts, Zachrich remotely manages two Mellow Mushroom restaurants.[56]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Grappling credentials

Professional boxing record

1 Win (1 knockout), 0 Losses, 0 Draws[59]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Event Date Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 United States John Felty KO 2 (4) TBC: Championship Boxing March 1, 2014 United States Lifestyle Pavilion, Columbus, Ohio, United States Professional boxing debut.[60]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14–4 Dan Kelly Submission (kimura) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping November 7, 2014 1 4:27 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 Guilherme Vasconcelos Decision (unanimous) UFC 175 July 5, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–3 Caio Magalhães TKO (punches) UFC on Fox 11 April 19, 2014 1 0:44 Orlando, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–2 Justin Gamble Submission (straight armbar) AAMMA 34: Proving Ground 2 August 10, 2013 1 0:45 Williamstown, Kentucky, United States Won 2013 Submission of the Year (Bluegrass MMA).[40]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Marcus Finch Decision (unanimous) UVC 23: Invasion May 10, 2013 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Nick Kraus Decision (unanimous) UVC 20: Clash at the Coliseum August 4, 2012 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States Won the UVC Middleweight Championship.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–2 Eric Schambari Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 16 April 29, 2010 1 3:34 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 J.R. Hines Submission (keylock) ICF: Sacrifice May 16, 2009 1 2:22 Florence, Kentucky, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Robert Thompson Submission (keylock) ICF: Breakout April 11, 2009 3 3:07 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Michael Musslewhite KO (punches) FCFS 28: Clash of the Titans September 6, 2008 1 1:15 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 William Hill KO (punch) XFO: Xtreme Fighting Organization 21 December 1, 2007 1 4:56 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States Won the XFO Middleweight Championship.[61]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Darnell Strong KO (punch) XFO: Xtreme Fighting Organization 20 October 19, 2007 1 0:35 Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Brad Burrick Submission (armbar) KOTC: Explosion June 15, 2007 1 1:51 Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Shane Kruchten Submission (armbar) Dangerzone 34: Fight Farm June 2, 2007 1 N/A Waterloo, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Danny Ruiz Submission (armbar) RFS 8: Invasion of the Cage February 24, 2007 1 1:49 Tampa, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Jason Zazelenchuk Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Detonator September 29, 2006 1 2:48 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Micah Bender TKO (punches) FF 3: Fightfest 3 May 6, 2006 1 0:31 Youngstown, Ohio, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Cliff Perillo Submission (strikes) UFS: Ultimate Fight Series April 15, 2006 1 1:31 Auburn, Indiana, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Dan Cramer TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest (Episode 6) May 7, 2008 (air date) 2 1:49 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest first round.[62]
Win 1–0 Patrick Schultz Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest (Episode 2) April 9, 2008 (air date) 1 2:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest eliminations.[63]

See also

References

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