Jose Aldo says Mark Hominick could get next shot at WEC featherweight title

By Mike Johnston

WEC Featherweight Champion, Jose Aldo, has come out and stated that Ontario native Mark Hominick could be the next challenger to his title. In an interview with Tatame.com, Aldo talked about possible upcoming opponents. “Whoever it may be, I always respect everybody.” said Aldo. “We may already have a title defense in January with Mark Hominick, a Canadian very good in kickboxing.”

This would be the biggest fight of Hominick’s career if it comes to fruition. Undefeated in his last four fights, the Team Tompkins product is one of the premier strikers in the sport. In 2010, Hominick is 3-0 with wins over Bryan Caraway at WEC 46, fellow Canadian Yves Jabouin in a modern classic at WEC 49, and Leonard Garcia at WEC 51. Hominick has said that he believes he is the best possible matchup for Aldo.

However, nothing is official and a more likely opponent for Aldo is Josh Grispi. The 22-year-old is 4-0 in the WEC, even including submitting Hominick in early 2008. Grispi fights Erik Koch at WEC 52 on November 11 and with a win, he will likely earn a title shot.

If Hominick does not get the next shot, some possible opponents for him are Diego Nunes, LC Davis, Mike Brown, Manny Gamburyan, or Chad Mendes. For more info on World Extreme Cagefighting visit wec.tv.

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