Kody Mommaerts Explained

Kody 'BIG MO' Mommaerts
Birth Date:October 23, 1995
Birth Place:Oceanside, California, United States
Education:MBA
Occupation:Ring Announcer, Entertainer, Actor, Businessman
Years Active:2019–present
Height:6'7"
Website:ThisIsBigMo.com

Kody Mommaerts (born October 23, 1995) more commonly known as 'Big Mo'[1] [2] [3] is an American entertainer and combat sports ring announcer.[4] He is currently the official Ring Announcer for the boxing promotion BOXXER which airs on Sky Sports,[5] [6] and BYB Extreme Fighting Series which airs on BEIN Sports XTRA and Fight Network.[7] [8]

Early life and athletic background

Kody Robert Mommaerts was born in Oceanside, California on October 23, 1995.

From an early age, due to his physical attributes, Mommaerts was very involved in sports and athletics. Mommaerts’ first sport that he seriously trained in was Shotokhan Karate which began his love for martial arts. He trained in the discipline for nearly 7 years alongside many skilled Karateka’s most notably being Kamran Madani.[9]

After being a standout offensive lineman in high school at Monarch High School in Louisville, Colorado,[10] he committed play college football at the Division I level and attend the University of Northern Colorado.[11]

College football and academic career

Mommaerts attended the University of Northern Colorado where he played football for 5 years as an offensive lineman, in a backup role.[12]

Mommaerts graduated early with his Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from the Monfort College of Business. With football eligibility still remaining, he pursued, and received a Master's Degree in Business Administration[13]

Mommaerts was also an award-winning student, competing in,[14] and winning international business competitions.[15] [16]

Ring Announcing Career

Boxing

Big Mo is currently the official Ring Announcer for the boxing promotion BOXXER owned by promoter Ben Shalom which broadcasts on Sky Sports.[17]

Mommaerts also announced the Eddie Hall vs. Hafþór Björnsson fight in Dubai in March 2022.

Bareknuckle

Big Mo is currently the Ring Announcer for BYB Extreme Fighting Series[18]

MMA

Mommaerts' first job was with Sparta Sports & Entertainment where he was brought on as a color-commentator. Shortly after, he took over the ring announcer role. He is also the ring announcer for XMMA.[19]

Lethwei

Mo was the first person to ever to announce Lethwei in North America, for the rematch between Dave Leduc and Cyrus Washington.[20]

Filmography & Acting Career

Television

YearTitleRole
2022Mike (miniseries)Announcer
2022 - CurrentSky Sports BoxingBig Mo (Himself)

Awards & Honors

After his first year in the industry, Mommaerts was named the ‘2019 Ring Announcer on the Rise’[21] by The Scrap News. He received the award again in 2020.[22]

He was named the 'Bareknuckle Ring Announcer of the Year by the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Let’s get ready to rumble! Inside the ropes with boxing’s ring announcers. Independent.
  2. Web site: BIG MO Trademark - Serial Number 97211486 :: Justia Trademarks. trademarks.justia.com.
  3. Web site: Who is Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts sports announcer, bio, age, height and education. 2023-09-06. The SportsGrail. en.
  4. Web site: Boxing ring announcer 'Big Mo' talks about his 'ridiculous job'. 2023-09-14. Yahoo Finance.
  5. Web site: BOXXER SIGNS ‘BIG MO’ TO EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT . 24 October 2022 . 2022 . 24 October 2022. BOXXER .
  6. Web site: Announcer Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts becomes the voice of Sky Sports Boxing . October 2022 .
  7. Web site: Hammond . Joseph . 2023-11-23 . The Successor To Michael Buffer & Bruce Buffer? The New Voice Of Boxing On NBC- Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts . 2024-01-30 . Sports Illustrated Boxing News, Analysis and More . en.
  8. Web site: Renfrow . John . 2023-09-27 . ‘Big Mo’ excited to host bare-knuckle brawlers in Denver . 2024-01-30 . Colorado Community Media . en-US.
  9. Web site: Lynch. James. 2021-02-17. Former D1 Standout Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts Making Waves Being Youngest MMA Ring Announcer. 2022-01-21. MyMMANews.com. en-US.
  10. Web site: Colorado class of 2014 prep football recruiting. Denver Post. January 7, 2014. July 21, 2023.
  11. Web site: 2014-01-13. Monarch's Mommaerts commits to Northern Colorado. 2021-09-06. Colorado Hometown Weekly. en-US.
  12. Web site: Kody Mommaerts - 2018 - Football. 2022-01-21. University of Northern Colorado Athletics. en.
  13. Web site: 36 Big Sky Football Graduates Competing in 2018. 2021-09-05. bigskyconf.com. en.
  14. Web site: University of Northern Colorado football players secure spot on team – for business ethics. Greeley Tribune. July 21, 2023.
  15. Web site: UNC Students Earn First Place in International Business Ethics Case Competition. University of Northern Colorado. July 21, 2023.
  16. Web site: UNC teams come out on top at International Business Ethics Case Competition. Greeley Tribune. July 21, 2023.
  17. Web site: KODY 'BIG MO' MOMMAERTS ANNOUNCES HE HAS SIGNED A DEAL WITH BOXXER AS THIER[sic] OFFICIAL MC & MORE ]. 13 October 2022 . 2022 . 13 October 2022. Boxing Social .
  18. Web site: BYB Welcomes "Big Mo" . December 2021 .
  19. Web site: Meet Your Next Favorite Announcer: Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts . February 2022 .
  20. Web site: 2020-11-09. Dave Leduc Cements His Legacy as King of Lethwei!. 2021-09-05. Overtime Heroics. en.
  21. Web site: Torres. Joel. 2020-01-06. The Scrap's 2019 Ring Announcer on the Rise: Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts. 2021-09-05. THE SCRAP. en-US.
  22. Web site: Torres. Joel. 2021-01-16. The Scrap's 2020 Ring Announcer on the Rise: Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts. 2021-09-05. THE SCRAP. en-US.
  23. Web site: Renfrow. John. 2021-01-16. ‘Big Mo’ excited to host bare-knuckle brawlers in Denver. 2023-10-03. Colorado Community Media. en-US.

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