Kody Mommaerts | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1995 Oceanside, California, United States |
| Other names | Big Mo |
| Occupation | Ring Announcer |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) [1] |
| Website | ThisIsBigMo.com |
Kody Mommaerts (born October 23, 1995) more commonly known as Big Mo [2] is an American entertainer and combat sports ring announcer. [3] He is currently the official Ring Announcer for the boxing promotion BOXXER which airs on Sky Sports, [4] [5] and BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing which airs on Vice TV and Fuse (TV channel). [6] [7]
Kody Robert Mommaerts was born in Oceanside, California, on October 23, 1995. From an early age, Mommaerts was very involved in sports and athletics. Mommaerts’ first trained in Shotokhan Karate which began his love for martial arts. He trained in the discipline for nearly 7 years alongside Karateka’s such as Kamran Madani. [8] Mommaerts attended Monarch High School in Louisville, Colorado, where he played American football as an offensive lineman. [9] [10] After winning a state championship in 2013, he played college football at the Division I level and attended the University of Northern Colorado. [11] [12] Mommaerts also attended the University of Northern Colorado where he played football for 5 years as an offensive lineman, in a backup role. [12] He 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]
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. [18]
Mommaerts was the ring Announcer for Netflix’s 1st live sporting event Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on November 15th, 2024. [19] [20] [21]
Big Mo is currently the Ring Announcer for BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing. [22]
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. [23]
On November 7, 2020, Mommaerts was the announcer for Dave Leduc vs. Cyrus Washington II. [24] The match was first-ever Lethwei fight in North America and was held in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the Outlaw Saloon. [25] The fight featured Canadian-Burmese world champion Dave Leduc defending the Lethwei Golden Belt against American Cyrus Washington. [26] [27]
The following is a partial list of major combat sports events announced by Kody Mommaerts. These listed events were selected based on their international broadcast reach, headlining matchups, and significance within professional boxing or combat sports.
| Date | Event | Location | Venue | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 March 2022 | Eddie Hall vs. Hafþór Björnsson | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium | Core Sports |
| 15 October 2022 | Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall | London, England | The O2 Arena | Sky Sports PPV |
| 21 January 2023 | Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith | Manchester, England | Manchester Arena | Sky Sports PPV |
| 27 May 2023 | Chris Billam-Smith vs. Lawrence Okolie | Bournemouth, England | Vitality Stadium | Sky Sports |
| 2 September 2023 | Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. II | Manchester, England | Manchester Arena | Sky Sports PPV |
| 15 June 2024 | Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe II | London, England | Selhurst Park | Sky Sports |
| 15 November 2024 | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson | Arlington, Texas | AT&T Stadium | Netflix |
| 7 March 2025 | Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price | London, England | Royal Albert Hall | Sky Sports |
| 28 June 2025 | Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. | Anaheim, California | Honda Center | DAZN PPV |
| 11 July 2025 | Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III | New York, New York | Madison Square Garden | Netflix |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mike (miniseries) | Announcer |
| 2022 - Current | Sky Sports Boxing | Big Mo (Himself) |
| 2024 | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson | Big Mo (Himself) |
In 2024, Mommaerts was named to Sports Illustrated's Boxing 30 Under 30 Power List.
He was named the 'Bareknuckle Ring Announcer of the Year' by the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023. [28]
After his first year in the industry, Mommaerts was named the '2019 Ring Announcer on the Rise' [29] by The Scrap News. He received the recognition again in 2020. [30]
Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts announced the end result
first ever Lethwei championship bout in North America at the Outlaw Saloon
This will be the first Lethwei title fight in the 2000+ year history of the sport to take place in the United States [...] held at The Outlaw Saloon in Cheyenne, Wyoming.