After seeing UFC® 2 I knew that I had to be a fighter.
Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 13 fights.
| Record: | 12-5-0 |
| Summary: | Grappling, takedowns, heart |
Fighter Info
| From: | Toronto, Ontario Canada |
| Fights Out Of: | Woodbridge, Ontario Canada |
| Age: | 33 |
| Height: | 5' 8" ( 172 cm ) |
| Weight: | 155 lb ( 70 kg ) |
Media
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Apr 16, 2014 -
Apr 15, 2014 -
Nov 17, 2012 -
Nov 17, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
795
Types of Successful Strikes
0
347
Striking Defense
61
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
98
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
31
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Apr 16, 2014
|
70 | 3 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Split | |
| Mike De La Torre | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mark Bocek |
Nov 17, 2012
|
19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| Rafael dos Anjos | 54 | 4 | 0 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Apr 21, 2012
|
74 | 5 | 0 | 7 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| John Alessio | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Dec 10, 2011
|
46 | 5 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| Nik Lentz | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mark Bocek |
Apr 30, 2011
|
11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| Benson Henderson | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Dec 11, 2010
|
9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | R1 Submission | |
| Dustin Hazelett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Jim Miller |
Mar 27, 2010
|
23 | 1 | 3 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| Mark Bocek | 17 | 4 | 1 | 7 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Dec 5, 2009
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | R1 Submission | |
| Joe Brammer | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Apr 18, 2009
|
20 | 1 | 1 | 6 | R1 Submission | |
| David Bielkheden | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Nov 15, 2008
|
21 | 1 | 6 | 12 | R3 Submission | |
| Alvin Robinson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mac Danzig |
Apr 19, 2008
|
46 | 1 | 2 | 5 | R3 Submission | |
| Mark Bocek | 22 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mark Bocek |
Dec 29, 2007
|
26 | 7 | 0 | 7 | R3 Decision - Unanimous | |
| Doug Evans | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Frankie Edgar |
Jul 7, 2007
|
31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | R1 KO/TKO | |
| Mark Bocek | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Sparring, cardio, BJJ, and wrestling every day.
When and why did you start training for fighting? After seeing UFC 2, I knew that I had to be a fighter, so I started seeking out BJJ training right away.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true. A lot of people say that, but that is what it means to me.
Do you have any heroes? Myself.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-jitsu instructor
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? World cup BJJ champ, 3x Pan Am medalist, North American Abu Dhabi trials champ, 2x grapplers quest U.S. national champ, 5x Canadian grappling champ.
Ranks in martial arts styles? Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black Belt in Kempo Karate
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite striking technique: Right Hand
When and why did you start training for fighting? After seeing UFC 2, I knew that I had to be a fighter, so I started seeking out BJJ training right away.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true. A lot of people say that, but that is what it means to me.
Do you have any heroes? Myself.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-jitsu instructor
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? World cup BJJ champ, 3x Pan Am medalist, North American Abu Dhabi trials champ, 2x grapplers quest U.S. national champ, 5x Canadian grappling champ.
Ranks in martial arts styles? Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black Belt in Kempo Karate
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite striking technique: Right Hand
• Seven wins by submission, one by TKO
• Submission win over Robinson was Bocek’s first in the UFC, and first since March of 2007
• Has studied jiu-jitsu for over 15 years.
• 7-3 on Canadian soil
• Submission win over Robinson was Bocek’s first in the UFC, and first since March of 2007
• Has studied jiu-jitsu for over 15 years.
• 7-3 on Canadian soil
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