Mark Hominick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mark Hominick |
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| Born | July 22, 1982 Thamesford, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names | The Machine |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (2005–2012) Lightweight (2002–2005, 2006) |
| Reach | 68+1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Kickboxing, Submission Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Team | Adrenaline Training Center |
| Years active | 2002–2012 (MMA) |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 32 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Notable school(s) | Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute |
Mark Hominick, born on July 22, 1982, is a Canadian who used to be a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter. He was known for his amazing boxing skills and accurate punches. Mark fought in big leagues like the UFC and the WEC. He even challenged for the first-ever UFC Featherweight title. He was also a champion in another league called TKO.
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Mark Hominick's Early Life and Training
Mark went to Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute when he was a teenager. He learned to fight from a great coach named Shawn Tompkins. Mark trained with another fighter, Sam Stout, at The Adrenaline Training Center in London, Ontario. He also worked there as an instructor. Today, Mark owns this training center with Sam Stout and Chris Horodecki.
Mark Hominick's MMA Career
Mark Hominick had an exciting career in mixed martial arts. He fought in several major organizations.
Fighting in the UFC
Mark Hominick's first fight in the UFC was against Yves Edwards at UFC 58. Mark won this fight in the second round using a special move called a triangle choke.
His next UFC fight was against BJJ expert Jorge Gurgel at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5. Mark won this match by a unanimous decision, meaning all the judges agreed he won.
Fighting in the WEC
Mark Hominick also fought in the WEC league. His first two WEC fights were losses by submission in the first round. He lost to Rani Yahya at WEC 28 and Josh Grispi at WEC 32.
Mark was supposed to fight Deividas Taurosevičius at WEC 43 in October 2009. However, he got injured and could not fight.
He was then set to fight Yves Jabouin at WEC 46 in January 2010. But Yves Jabouin also got injured. So, Mark fought Bryan Caraway instead and won in the first round by submission.
The fight with Yves Jabouin finally happened at WEC 49 in June 2010. Mark won by TKO in the second round. This exciting fight earned both fighters a "Fight of the Night" award.
Mark's last WEC fight was against Leonard Garcia at WEC 51 in September 2010. He won this fight by a split decision.
Returning to the UFC
In October 2010, the WEC league joined with the UFC. This meant all WEC fighters, including Mark, moved to the UFC.
Mark Hominick faced his former training partner, George Roop, at UFC Fight Night 23 in January 2011. This was an important fight to see who would get a chance to fight for the UFC Featherweight title. Mark won by punches in the first round.
Mark then got his chance to fight for the UFC Featherweight Championship against the champion, José Aldo, at UFC 129 in April 2011. Mark lost the fight by a unanimous decision. However, it was such an exciting fight that both Mark and José Aldo received a "Fight of the Night" bonus award.
Mark's next fight was against Chan Sung Jung, also known as "The Korean Zombie," at UFC 140 in December 2011. Mark tried to attack quickly, but Jung hit him with a counter punch. Mark lost by knockout very quickly in the first round.
He then fought Eddie Yagin at UFC 145 in April 2012. Mark lost this fight by a split decision. This fight also earned both fighters "Fight of the Night" honors.
Mark's last professional fight was against Pablo Garza at UFC 154 in November 2012. He lost this fight by unanimous decision.
Mark Hominick's Retirement
After his fight at UFC 154, Mark Hominick announced his retirement from fighting on December 11, 2012. He said he was grateful to have lived his dream as a fighter. He decided it was time to move on to the next part of his life.
Mark Hominick's Personal Life
Mark Hominick went to I.D.C.I. school in Ingersoll, Ontario. He got married in December 2009 and has two children.
Mark has also been involved in a program to help stop bullying. He worked with other UFC fighters like Sean Pierson, Sam Stout, and Matt Mitrione in Toronto to support this important cause.
Mark Hominick's Achievements
Mark Hominick achieved many great things in his fighting career.
Mixed Martial Arts Awards
- TKO Major League MMA
- TKO Major League Featherweight Champion
- He successfully defended his title three times.
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times: against José Aldo and Eddie Yagin)
- Submission of the Night (One time: against Yves Edwards)
- UFC.com Awards:
- 2006: Ranked #7 Submission of the Year (against Yves Edwards)
- 2012: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year (against Eddie Yagin)
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- Fight of the Night (One time: against Yves Jabouin)
- Universal Combat Challenge
- Canadian Super-Lightweight Champion
- He successfully defended his title four times.
- Sherdog
- 2010 Round of the Year (for the second round in his fight against Yves Jabouin)
Kickboxing Awards
- International Sport Karate Association
- ISKA Canadian Super Welterweight Champion
- International Kickboxing Federation
- IKF North American Super Welterweight Champion
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 |
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| 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. |
