Mark Bocek

TRAINING: Different each day – sparring, drilling and conditioning each 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

• Wins over Hazelett and Brammer were awarded Submission of the Night honors

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

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

• Has studied jiu-jitsu for over 15 years.

• 6-2 on Canadian soil

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	11
Record:	10-4-0
Summary:	Grappling, takedowns, heart

Fighter Info

From:	Toronto, Ontario Canada
Fights Out Of:	Woodbridge, Ontario Canada
Age:	30
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

458

40% Successful

184

Types of Successful Strikes

184

23%

24%

53% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

44% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Mark Bocek	UFC® 140: Jones vs. Machida Dec 10, 2011	46	5	0	2	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Nik Lentz	UFC® 140: Jones vs. Machida Dec 10, 2011	10	0	3	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mark Bocek	UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS Apr 30, 2011	11	4	2	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Benson Henderson	UFC® 129: ST-PIERRE vs. SHIELDS Apr 30, 2011	56	3	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Mark Bocek	UFC® 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK Dec 11, 2010	9	1	1	3	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Dustin Hazelett	UFC® 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK Dec 11, 2010	0	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Jim Miller	UFC® 111: ST-PIERRE vs HARDY Mar 27, 2010	23	1	3	2	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Mark Bocek	UFC® 111: ST-PIERRE vs HARDY Mar 27, 2010	17	4	1	7	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Mark Bocek	The Ultimate Fighter® : Heavyweights FINALE Dec 5, 2009	6	2	1	1

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