UFC 140 Results: 5 Questions We Have About Mark Hominick

Following one of the quickest knockouts in UFC history, Mark Hominick's loss to Chan Sung Jung 0:07 into Round 1 has left fans seeking answers to many important questions.

Hominick was the clear favorite heading into his bout at UFC 140, but unexpectedly got tagged by a powerful Jung. This coming after the 29-year-old vet lost his previous fight in a five-round title decision to Jose Aldo UFC at 129.

Not to say that Hominick's fight with Jung was served to him on a silver platter, but it was definitely intended to get him back on track.  Well, "The Korean Zombie" had different plans.

Amidst the aftermath of a devastation seven-second KO, here are five questions that the entire MMA community has regarding Hominick's future in the UFC featherweight division.

5. Will He Rebound from a 7-Second KO?

It's hard to think that a seven-second loss in the UFC isn't demoralizing, but Mark Hominick was unexpectedly humble, as he usually is.

Beyond the aspect of getting your clock cleaned in less time than it takes to make a Pop-Tart, it's important to put these types of fights behind you.

Hominick was the favorite, but exaggerating this loss is only going to harm his progression going forward.

So, does the veteran have what it takes to get past Jung's KO at UFC 140?

Certainly.  He's one of the most professional guys in the UFC and should have no problem training hard and working towards his next victory.

4. What's Next for the Veteran?

Only the UFC, specifically Dana White and Joe Silva, can determine what's next for the Canadian, but Mark Hominick still deserves to fight the best of the best in the featherweight division.

Possible fights may include matchups against Eric Koch, Diego Brandao, Pablo Garza or maybe even Diego Nunes if he loses his next fight at UFC 141.

The fact of the matter is that Hominick is only 29 years old and has the kickboxing to sustain relevant competition for at least a few more years.

No matter what's next, "The Machine" will be ready.

3. Was the Death of Shawn Tompkins Too Much?

Sadly, Mark Hominick's head trainer Shawn Tompkins unexpectedly passed away back in August, creating a void in the MMA community and seemingly in his fighter's corner at UFC 140.

Tompkins, 37, was the main force behind Hominick's success, helping the 29-year-old progress his kickboxing and Muay Thai.

This past Saturday was the first time that Hominick graced the Octagon since the death of Tompkins. It may have played a role in his early first-round demise.

Either way, the loss of a head trainer goes a long way in not only preparing for a fight, but the mindset of a fighter once he enters the cage.

But considering the fashion in which Hominick lost, I highly doubt the loss of Tompkins played a major role in a seven-second knockout.

2. Where Does He Now Rank Among UFC Featherweights

It's difficult to determine where Mark Hominick currently ranks among his fellow UFC featherweights.

He still has the elite kickboxing skills to remain relevant in the division for the foreseeable, but considering his destruction at the hands of Jose Aldo and most recently Chan Sung Jung, Hominick's place at 145 lbs. is hanging in the balance.

Remember, this is a guy who has secured victories over Yves Edwards, Yves Jabouin, Leonard Garcia and George Roop. 

His striking is second to none.  His work ethic is top-notch.  He's relatively young and is still growing in the sport.

At this point, following the now-infamous seven-second KO, Hominick's resume and intangibles inside the Octagon prove worthy enough to still consider him the sixth- or seventh-best featherweight in the UFC.

1. Is He on the Decline?

To go along with this entire article, the question of whether or not Mark Hominick is officially on the decline comes into motion.  But are we giving him a fair shake by questioning his ability after just one fight?

Granted he got out-matched, out-skilled and out-performed in his fight with Jose Aldo at UFC 129, but he still lasted five rounds with one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.  And it's not like Hominick is 34 years old.  The kid is sill only 29.  A young 29 at that.

Hominick has only fought five times in the UFC, so it's important to realize that he's currently fighting some of the best competition in the world at 145 lbs. after just a few fights at the highest MMA level.

Given some time to regroup from his losses, specifically the death of head trainer Shawn Tompkins, Hominick should rebound nicely.

So, to answer the question, no, Hominick is not on the decline.  He simply got tripped-up.

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