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Mark
Bocek
11-5-0( W-L-D )
After seeing UFC® 2 I knew that I had to be a fighter.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 12 fights.
Record: 11-5-0
Summary: Grappling, takedowns, heart

Fighter Info

From: Toronto, Ontario Canada
Fights Out Of: Woodbridge, Ontario Canada
Age: 32
Height: 5' 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
624
44% Successful
277
Types of Successful Strikes
0
277
27%
25%
49% Ground
74
68
135
Striking Defense
59
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
85
39% Successful
33
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
13
47
3
Takedown Defense
29
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
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
Watch
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
Watch
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.

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

Do you have any heroes? Myself.

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite Striking technique: Right Hand

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.

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

•    Seven wins by submission, one by TKO, three by decision

•    Submission win over Robinson was Bocek’s first in the UFC, and first since March of 2007. Four of last six wins have come by submission.

•    Has studied jiu-jitsu for over 15 years.

•    7-3 on Canadian soil

Career

Trained With

Cole Miller
Cole Miller
20-8-0
( W-L-D )

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