Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
Mark Hominick (born July 22, 1982) is a Canadian retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he was the inaugural Featherweight title challenger, the WEC , and Affliction . He is also a former TKO Featherweight Champion. He was well known for his outstanding boxing skills and very accurate punching techniques, often utilizing the jab.
Background
As a teen he attended Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute . He was trained by the late MMA striking coach Shawn Tompkins with Sam Stout at The Adrenaline Training Center in London, Ontario , where he also works as an instructor. Nowadays he owns the training center along with Stout and Chris Horodecki .[ 1]
Mixed martial arts career
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Hominick made his UFC debut against former top lightweight Yves Edwards at UFC 58 . Hominick defeated Edwards via triangle choke in the second round.
Hominick next fought BJJ black belt Jorge Gurgel at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5 . He won by unanimous decision.
World Extreme Cagefighting
Hominick lost his first two WEC bouts back to back with first round submission losses to Rani Yahya and Josh Grispi at WEC 28 and WEC 32 respectively.
He was scheduled to fight Deividas Taurosevičius on October 10, 2009 at WEC 43 .,[ 2] Javier Vazquez .
Hominick was scheduled to face Yves Jabouin on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46 ,[ 3] [ 4] Bryan Caraway , winning via first round submission.[ 5]
The fight eventually took place on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49 .[ 6] TKO in the second round. They both won a Sherdog award for best round of 2010.
Hominick faced Leonard Garcia on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51 .[ 7]
Return to UFC
On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship . As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC .[ 8]
Hominick faced former training partner, George Roop on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23 in a top contender bout.[ 9] [ 10]
Hominick faced UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129 , where he lost via unanimous decision (48–45, 48–46, and 49–46) in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.[ 11]
Hominick faced Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140 . Hominick attempted to recklessly attack Jung immediately after touching gloves and was dropped with a counter right. Jung followed up with punches until Hominick went limp and the referee brought an end to the fight, tying one of the fastest KOs in the UFC.[ 12]
Hominick faced Eddie Yagin on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145 .[ 13] Fight of the Night honors.
Hominick faced Pablo Garza on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154 .[ 14]
After the loss at UFC 154, Hominick announced his retirement on December 11, 2012, stating "I truly got to live my passion and follow my dreams by competing in mixed martial arts, especially under the Zuffa banner, but UFC 154, that's the last fight I'll be in the octagon, as I'm retiring and looking to move on to the next phase of my career."[ 15]
Personal life
Hominick attended I.D.C.I school in Ingersoll, Ontario . Hominick married in December 2009.[ 16] [ 17] [ 1]
Mark Hominick has been involved with several other UFC fighters (Sean Pierson , Sam Stout , and Matt Mitrione ) as part of a Toronto area anti-bullying program.[ 18]
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
TKO Major League MMA
TKO Major League Featherweight Championship
Three successful title defenses Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Three times)
UFC.com Awards
2006: Ranked #7 Submission of the Year vs. Yves Edwards [ 19]
2012: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year vs. Eddie Yagin [ 20] Universal Combat Challenge
Canadian Super-Lightweight Championship
Four successful title defenses Sherdog
Kickboxing
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
32 matches
20 wins
12 losses
By knockout
9
3
By submission
7
5
By decision
4
4
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
20–12
Pablo Garza
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 154
November 17, 2012
3
5:00
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Loss
20–11
Eddie Yagin
Decision (split)
UFC 145
April 21, 2012
3
5:00
Atlanta, Georgia , United States
Fight of the Night.
Loss
20–10
Jung Chan-sung
KO (punches)
UFC 140
December 10, 2011
1
0:07
Toronto , Ontario, Canada
Loss
20–9
José Aldo
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 129
April 30, 2011
5
5:00
Toronto , Ontario, Canada
For the UFC Featherweight Championship . Fight of the Night.
Win
20–8
George Roop
TKO (punches)
UFC: Fight for the Troops 2
January 22, 2011
1
1:28
Fort Hood, Texas , United States
UFC Featherweight title eliminator.
Win
19–8
Leonard Garcia
Decision (split)
WEC 51
September 30, 2010
3
5:00
Broomfield, Colorado , United States
Win
18–8
Yves Jabouin
TKO (punches)
WEC 49
June 20, 2010
2
3:21
Edmonton, Alberta , Canada
Fight of the Night.
Win
17–8
Bryan Caraway
Submission (triangle armbar)
WEC 46
January 10, 2010
1
3:48
Sacramento, California , United States
Win
16–8
Savant Young
Submission (armbar)
Affliction: Banned
July 19, 2008
2
4:25
Anaheim, California , United States
Loss
15–8
Josh Grispi
Submission (rear-naked choke)
WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater
February 13, 2008
1
2:55
Rio Rancho, New Mexico , United States
Win
15–7
Danny Martinez
Decision (unanimous)
TKO 31: Young Guns
December 14, 2007
3
5:00
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
14–7
Ben Greer
KO (punches)
TKO 30: Apocalypse
September 28, 2007
1
1:14
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss
13–7
Rani Yahya
Submission (rear-naked choke)
WEC 28
June 3, 2007
1
1:19
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
13–6
Hatsu Hioki
Decision (majority)
TKO 28: Inevitable
February 9, 2007
5
5:00
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
For TKO Major League Featherweight Championship.
Win
13–5
Doug Edwards
Submission (rear-naked choke)
ROF 27: Collision Course
December 9, 2006
2
4:08
Denver, Colorado , United States
Win
12–5
Samuel Guillet
Decision (unanimous)
TKO 27: Reincarnation
September 29, 2006
3
5:00
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Win
11–5
Jorge Gurgel
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night 5
June 28, 2006
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
10–5
Hatsu Hioki
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
TKO 25: Confrontation
May 5, 2006
2
5:00
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Lost the TKO Major League Featherweight Championship.
Win
10–4
Yves Edwards
Submission (triangle armbar)
UFC 58: USA vs. Canada
March 4, 2006
2
1:52
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
9–4
Naoji Fujimoto
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
TKO 24: Eruption
January 28, 2006
3
2:23
Laval, Quebec , Canada
Defended the TKO World Super Lightweight Championship.
Win
8–4
Ryan Diaz
TKO (punches)
TKO 22: Lionheart
September 30, 2005
3
4:25
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Defended the TKO World Super Lightweight Championship.
Win
7–4
Stephane Vigneault
Submission (punches)
TKO 20: Champion vs Champion
April 2, 2005
1
4:35
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Promoted to and defended the TKO World Super Lightweight Championship.
Win
6–4
Shane Rice
TKO (leg kicks and punch)
TKO 19: Rage
January 29, 2005
1
4:16
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Won the TKO Canadian Super Lightweight Championship.
Loss
5–4
Shane Rice
Submission (rear-naked choke)
TKO 17: Revenge
September 25, 2004
1
1:46
Victoriaville, Quebec , Canada
Lost the TKO Canadian Super-Lightweight Title.
Win
5–3
David Guigui
TKO (punches)
TKO 15: Unstoppable
February 28, 2004
2
4:26
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Defended the Canadian Super-Lightweight Title.
Win
4–3
Ryan Diaz
TKO (punches)
TKO 13: Ultimate Rush
September 6, 2003
2
0:42
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Defended the Canadian Super-Lightweight Title.
Loss
3–3
Tommy Lee
TKO (slam)
Extreme Challenge 51
August 2, 2003
1
0:18
St. Charles, Illinois , United States
Loss
3–2
Mike Brown
Submission (heel hook)
TFC 8: Hell Raiser
June 6, 2003
3
4:27
Toledo, Ohio , United States
Loss
3–1
Stephen Palling
TKO (doctor stoppage)
SuperBrawl 29
May 9, 2003
1
0:16
Honolulu, Hawaii , United States
Win
3–0
Stephane Laliberte
Submission (armbar)
UCC 12: Adrenaline
January 25, 2003
1
4:43
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Defended the Canadian Super-Lightweight Title.
Win
2–0
Steve Claveau
Submission (punches)
UCC 11: The Next Level
October 11, 2002
2
3:24
Montreal, Quebec , Canada
Defended the Canadian Super-Lightweight Title.
Win
1–0
Richard Nancoo
TKO (punches)
UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002
June 15, 2002
3
3:23
Hull, Quebec , Canada
Won the Canadian Super-Lightweight Title.
References
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