Mark Bocek
| Mark Bocek | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 24, 1981 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 | TriStar Gym |
| Rank | black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Joao Roque black belt in Kempo |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 2 |
| 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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[edit] Mixed martial arts career
[edit] 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.Bocek currently trains BJJ with Marcelo Gracia
[edit] 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 faced Nik Lentz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.[4] He won the fight via unanimous decision after taking down Lentz all three rounds and controlling him.
Bocek is expected to face Matt Wiman on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145.[5]
[edit] Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 14 matches | 10 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–4 | Nik Lentz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 140 | December 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| 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 |
[edit] 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.
- ^ "UFC 145; seven bouts shift to Atlanta". mmajunkie.com. January 20, 2012. http://mmajunkie.com/news/27068/ufc-145-gets-mcdonald-vs-torres-blanco-vs-brimage-seven-bouts-shift-to-atlanta.mma.mma.
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