Mark Hominick

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.

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., but was forced to withdraw due to an injury and was replaced by Javier Vazquez.

Hominick was scheduled to face Yves Jabouin on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46, but Jabouin was forced off the card with an injury. Hominick instead faced WEC newcomer Bryan Caraway, winning via first round submission.

The fight with Yves Jabouin eventually took place on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49. Hominick won via TKO in the second round. They both won a Sherdog award for best round of 2010. This fight earned him a $10,000 Fight of the Night award.

Hominick faced Leonard Garcia on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51. He won the fight via split decision.

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.

Hominick faced former training partner, George Roop on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23 in a top contender bout. Hominick stopped Roop via punches in the first round.

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 them a $129,000 Fight of the Night bonus award.

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.

Hominick faced Eddie Yagin on April 21, 2012 at UFC 145. Hominick lost the fight via split decision, in a bout that earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.

Hominick faced Pablo Garza on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

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."

Personal life Hominick attended I.D.C.I school in Ingersoll, Ontario. Hominick married in December 2009. They have two children.

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 (Two times) UFC.com Awards 2006: Ranked #7 Submission of the Year 2012: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year World Extreme Cagefighting Fight of the Night (One time)

Kickboxing International Sport Karate Association ISKA Canadian Super Welterweight Championship International Kickboxing Federation IKF North American Super Welterweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Pablo Garza Decision (unanimous) UFC 154

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Eddie Yagin Decision (split) UFC 145

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Jung Chan-sung KO (punches) UFC 140

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

José Aldo Decision (unanimous) UFC 129

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

George Roop TKO (punches) UFC: Fight for the Troops 2

Fort Hood, Texas, United States Win

Leonard Garcia Decision (split) WEC 51

Broomfield, Colorado, United States Win

Yves Jabouin TKO (punches) WEC 49

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Bryan Caraway Submission (triangle armbar) WEC 46

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Savant Young Submission (armbar) Affliction: Banned

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Josh Grispi Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Win

Danny Martinez Decision (unanimous) TKO 31: Young Guns

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Ben Greer KO (punches) TKO 30: Apocalypse

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Rani Yahya Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 28

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Hatsu Hioki Decision (majority) TKO 28: Inevitable

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Doug Edwards Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 27: Collision Course

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Samuel Guillet Decision (unanimous) TKO 27: Reincarnation

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Jorge Gurgel Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night 5

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Hatsu Hioki Technical Submission (triangle choke) TKO 25: Confrontation

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Yves Edwards Submission (triangle armbar) UFC 58: USA vs. Canada

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Naoji Fujimoto Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) TKO 24: Eruption

Laval, Quebec, Canada Win

Ryan Diaz TKO (punches) TKO 22: Lionheart

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Stephane Vigneault Submission (punches) TKO 20: Champion vs Champion

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Shane Rice TKO (leg kicks and punch) TKO 19: Rage

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Shane Rice Submission (rear-naked choke) TKO 17: Revenge

Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada Win

David Guigui TKO (punches) TKO 15: Unstoppable

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Ryan Diaz TKO (punches) TKO 13: Ultimate Rush

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Tommy Lee TKO (slam) Extreme Challenge 51

St. Charles, Illinois, United States Loss

Mike Brown Submission (heel hook) TFC 8: Hell Raiser

Toledo, Ohio, United States Loss

Stephen Palling TKO (doctor stoppage) SuperBrawl 29

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Stephane Laliberte Submission (armbar) UCC 12: Adrenaline

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Steve Claveau Submission (punches) UCC 11: The Next Level

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Richard Nancoo TKO (punches) UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002

Hull, Quebec, Canada