Mark Bocek

Mark Bocek
Born	October 24, 1981 (1981-10-24) (age 30) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality	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 Kempo
Mixed 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.

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	02011-04-30 April 30, 2011	3	5:00	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win	9–3	Dustin Hazelett	Submission (triangle choke)	UFC 124	02010-12-11 December 11, 2010	1	2:33	Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Submission of the Night
Loss	8–3	Jim Miller	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 111	02010-03-27 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	02009-12-05 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	02009-04-18 April 18, 2009	1	4:57	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win	6–2	Alvin Robinson	Submission (rear naked choke)	UFC 91	02008-11-15 November 15, 2008	3	3:16	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	5–2	Mac Danzig	Submission (rear naked choke)	UFC 83	02008-04-19 April 19, 2008	3	3:48	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win	5–1	Doug Evans	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 79	02007-12-29 December 29, 2007	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	4–1	Frankie Edgar	TKO (punches)	UFC 73	02007-07-07 July 7, 2007	1	4:55	Sacramento, California, United States
Win	4–0	Garret Davis	Submission (rear naked choke)	KOTC: Capital Chaos	02007-03-28 March 28, 2007	1	2:35	Hull, Quebec, Canada
Win	3–0	John Mahlow	Submission (armbar)	KOTC: Freedom Fight	02007-01-20 January 20, 2007	1	4:09	Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win	2–0	Kevin Manderson	Submission (rear naked choke)	APEX: A Night Of Champions	02006-10-14 October 14, 2006	1	1:25	Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win	1–0	Mark Colangelo	TKO (injury)	TKO 15: Unstoppable	02004-02-28 February 28, 2004	1	5:00	Montreal, Quebec, Canada

References

1. ^ "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. 
2. ^ "HAZELETT VS. BOCEK ADDED TO UFC 124". mmaweekly.com. 2010-09-15. http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12614&zoneid=13. 
3. ^ "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. 
4. ^ "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. 

External links

• Professional MMA record for Mark Bocek from Sherdog
• Official UFC Profile

Persondata
Name	Bocek, Mark
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	October 24, 1981
Place of birth	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date of death
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