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Mark Bocek Born October 24, 1981
Toronto, Ontario, CanadaNationality Canadian Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Division Lightweight Reach 75.0 in (191 cm) Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kempo Team America Top Team Rank black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joao Roque
black belt in KempoMixed martial arts record Total 13 Wins 9 By knockout 1 By submission 7 By decision 1 Losses 4 By knockout 1 By submission 1 By decision 2 Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Mark Andrew Bocek (born October 24, 1981) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division.
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Mixed martial arts career
Background
Bocek is one of Canada's first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts and has been studying the art for more than a decade. He first studied under Rickson and Renzo Gracie and then moved on to Nova Uniao where he received his black belt through Joao Roque.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Bocek caught the attention of the UFC when president Dana White and fellow owner Lorenzo Fertitta began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under his tutelage.
He fought against Alvin Robinson at UFC 91 on November 16, 2008 and won by submission. His next fight was against David Bielkheden at UFC 97, where he dominated Bielkheden and submitted him by rear naked choke in the first round.
He was expected to face Matt Veach on December 5, 2009 at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale until Veach stepped up to fight Frank Edgar as Kurt Pellegrino's replacement. Bocek then fought UFC newcomer Joe Brammer on the same card.[1] He defeated Brammer via first round submission.
Bocek lost a close fought decision to Jim Miller on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111, despite controlling Miller's position throughout most of the contest.
Bocek defeated Dustin Hazelett via first round submission on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124.[2]
Bocek faced former WEC Lightweight Champion Ben Henderson on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bocek is expected to face Nik Lentz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.[4]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 13 matches 9 wins 4 losses By knockout 1 1 By submission 7 1 By decision 1 2 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 9–4 Benson Henderson
Decision (unanimous) UFC 129 April 30, 2011 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win 9–3 Dustin Hazelett
Submission (triangle choke) UFC 124 December 11, 2010 1 2:33 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Submission of the Night Loss 8–3 Jim Miller
Decision (unanimous) UFC 111 March 27, 2010 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States Win 8–2 Joe Brammer
Submission (standing rear naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale December 5, 2009 1 3:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night Win 7–2 David Bielkheden
Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 97 April 18, 2009 1 4:57 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win 6–2 Alvin Robinson
Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 91 November 15, 2008 3 3:16 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss 5–2 Mac Danzig
Submission (rear naked choke) UFC 83 April 19, 2008 3 3:48 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win 5–1 Doug Evans
Decision (unanimous) UFC 79 December 29, 2007 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss 4–1 Frankie Edgar
TKO (punches) UFC 73 July 7, 2007 1 4:55 Sacramento, California, United States Win 4–0 Garret Davis
Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Capital Chaos March 28, 2007 1 2:35 Hull, Quebec, Canada Win 3–0 John Mahlow
Submission (armbar) KOTC: Freedom Fight January 20, 2007 1 4:09 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win 2–0 Kevin Manderson
Submission (rear naked choke) APEX: A Night Of Champions October 14, 2006 1 1:25 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win 1–0 Mark Colangelo
TKO (injury) TKO 15: Unstoppable February 28, 2004 1 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada References
- ^ "Mark Bocek meets UFC newcomer Joe Brammer at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale". MMAJunkie.com. 2009-10-31. http://mmajunkie.com/news/16680/mark-bocek-meets-ufc-newcomer-joe-brammer-at-ultimate-fight-night-10-finale.mma. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ "HAZELETT VS. BOCEK ADDED TO UFC 124". mmaweekly.com. 2010-09-15. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12614&zoneid=13.
- ^ "Ben Henderson vs. Mark Bocek targeted for UFC 129 in Toronto". mmajunkie.com. January 3, 2011. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21965/ben-henderson-vs-mark-bocek-targeted-for-ufc-129-in-toronto.mma.
- ^ "Nik Lentz vs Mark Bocek fight slated for Dec. 10 in Toronto". mmamania.com. 2011-09-12. http://www.mmamania.com/2011/9/12/2421650/ufc-140-nik-lentz-vs-mark-bocek-fight-slated-for-dec-10-in-toronto.
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