Age, Biography and Wiki
Mark Bocek is a Canadian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born on October 24, 1981 in Woodbridge, Vaughan, Canada. Bocek is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a former Canadian National Wrestling Champion.
Bocek made his professional MMA debut in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the top lightweights in Canada. He won the TKO Major League Lightweight Championship in 2006 and defended it twice before signing with the UFC in 2008.
In the UFC, Bocek has fought some of the best lightweights in the world, including Frankie Edgar, Jim Miller, and Benson Henderson. He has also competed in grappling tournaments, winning the 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat Club North American Trials.
As of 2021, Mark Bocek's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million. He has earned most of his wealth from his successful career as a professional MMA fighter.
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| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
24 October 1981 |
| Birthday |
24 October |
| Birthplace |
Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada |
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Mark Bocek Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Mark Bocek height
is 5ft 9in and Weight 155 lb.
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5ft 9in |
| Weight |
155 lb |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mark Bocek Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mark Bocek worth at the age of 43 years old? Mark Bocek’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Canada. We have estimated
Mark Bocek's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Mark Bocek Social Network
Timeline
Bocek was expected to face Evan Dunham on April 16, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale. However, Dunham pulled out of the bout in the week leading up to the event with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Mike De La Torre. Bocek won the fight via split decision.
On August 5, 2014, Bocek announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition via Twitter.
Bocek was expected to fight Michel Prazeres on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165. However, Bocek pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Jesse Ronson.
Bocek was expected to face Matt Wiman on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145. However, Wiman was forced from the bout with an injury and was replaced by returning UFC veteran John Alessio. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
Bocek faced Rafael dos Anjos on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bocek faced former WEC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bocek faced Nik Lentz on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. He won the fight via unanimous decision after taking down and controlling Lentz all three rounds.
Bocek lost a unanimous decision in a close fight to Jim Miller on March 27, 2010 at UFC 111. Despite controlling Miller's position throughout most of the contest and taking him down on multiple occasions, all three judges scored the fight 29-28 for Miller.
Bocek defeated Dustin Hazelett via first round submission on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124.
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. He defeated Brammer via first round submission.
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.
Bocek holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and has been studying the art for two decades. He first studied under Rickson and Renzo Gracie and then moved on to Nova Uniao, where he received his black belt through Joao Roque in December 2003, making him the first Canadian-born black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Bocek currently trains in BJJ with Marcelo Garcia and also holds a black belt in Kempo Karate.
Mark Andrew Bocek (Czech: Boček; born October 24, 1981) is a Canadian retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor for ten years from 2004 to 2014, Bocek has also formerly competed for King of the Cage. His surname pronounced as "baw-chek".
