Kody Mommaerts

US sports announcer and voice actor (born 1995)

Kody Mommaerts

Born|  (1995-10-23) October 23, 1995 (age 29)

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]

## Biography

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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]

## Ring Announcing Career

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### Boxing

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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]

### Bareknuckle

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Big Mo is currently the Ring Announcer for BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing.[22]

### Mixed martial arts

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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]

### Lethwei

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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]

## Notable Fights Announced

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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

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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 I | 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 | Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith II | Manchester, England | Manchester Arena | Sky Sports PPV
15 June 2024 | Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe | 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 | New York, New York | Madison Square Garden | Netflix

## Filmography

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Year  | Title  | Role

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2022  | Mike (miniseries) | Announcer
2022 - Current  | Sky Sports Boxing | Big Mo (Himself)
2024  | Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson | Big Mo (Himself)

## Awards & Honors

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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]

## References

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1. ^ "2018 Football Roster". University of Northern Colorado. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
2. ^ "Let's get ready to rumble! Inside the ropes with boxing's ring announcers". Independent.
* "BIG MO Trademark - Serial Number 97211486 :: Justia Trademarks". trademarks.justia.com.
* "Who is Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts sports announcer, bio, age, height and education". The SportsGrail. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
3. ^ "Boxing ring announcer 'Big Mo' talks about his 'ridiculous job'". Yahoo Finance. September 14, 2023.
4. ^ "BOXXER SIGNS 'BIG MO' TO EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT". BOXXER. October 24, 2022 [24 October 2022].
5. ^ "Announcer Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts becomes the voice of Sky Sports Boxing". October 2022.
6. ^ Hammond, Joseph (November 23, 2023). "The Successor To Michael Buffer & Bruce Buffer? The New Voice Of Boxing On NBC- Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
7. ^ Renfrow, John (September 27, 2023). "'Big Mo' excited to host bare-knuckle brawlers in Denver". Colorado Community Media. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
8. ^ Lynch, James (February 17, 2021). "Former D1 Standout Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts Making Waves Being Youngest MMA Ring Announcer". MyMMANews.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
9. ^ "Colorado class of 2014 prep football recruiting". The Denver Post. January 7, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
10. ^ "Ring announcer for Paul vs. Tyson is from Colorado". 9news.com. November 14, 2024.
11. ^ Willis, Paul; BoCoPreps.com (January 13, 2014). "Monarch's Mommaerts commits to Northern Colorado". Colorado Hometown Weekly. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
12. ^ a b "Kody Mommaerts - 2018 - Football". University of Northern Colorado Athletics. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
13. ^ "36 Big Sky Football Graduates Competing in 2018". bigskyconf.com. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
14. ^ "University of Northern Colorado football players secure spot on team – for business ethics". Greeley Tribune. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
15. ^ "UNC Students Earn First Place in International Business Ethics Case Competition". University of Northern Colorado. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
16. ^ "UNC teams come out on top at International Business Ethics Case Competition". Greeley Tribune. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
17. ^ "KODY 'BIG MO' MOMMAERTS ANNOUNCES HE HAS SIGNED A DEAL WITH BOXXER AS THIER[sic] OFFICIAL MC & MORE". Boxing Social. October 13, 2022 [13 October 2022].
18. ^ "Let's get ready to rumble! Inside the ropes with boxing's ring announcers". The Independent. October 5, 2023.
19. ^ "I was ring announcer in Mike Tyson TV show, now I'm announcing Jake Paul fight". talkSPORT. November 7, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
20. ^ "Ring Announcer Big Mo on Mike Tyson Return Fight: 'Never Heard a Pop Like That'". MMA Knockout On SI. November 21, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
21. ^ Harrison Minihane (November 7, 2024). "Netflix Find Their Voice: Meet Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts, The Ring Announcer For Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul". KO On SI.
22. ^ "BYB Welcomes "Big Mo"". December 2021.
23. ^ "Meet Your Next Favorite Announcer: Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts". February 2022.
24. ^ Myles Boyns (November 9, 2020). "Dave Leduc Cements His Legacy as King of Lethwei!". Overtime Heroics. "Kody "Big Mo" Mommaerts announced the end result"
25. ^ Myles Boyns (November 9, 2020). "Sparta Sports and Entertainment hosts first ever Lethwei championship bout in North America". Wyoming News Now. "first ever Lethwei championship bout in North America at the Outlaw Saloon"
26. ^ Mark Jacobs (November 9, 2020). "Leduc Wins As Burmese Boxing Debuts in U.S." Black Belt.
27. ^ "Sparta Wyoming 4: History Awaits". Overtime Heroics. Retrieved September 14, 2024. "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."
28. ^ Renfrow, John (January 16, 2021). "'Big Mo' excited to host bare-knuckle brawlers in Denver". Colorado Community Media. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
29. ^ Torres, Joel (January 6, 2020). "The Scrap's 2019 Ring Announcer on the Rise: Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts". THE SCRAP. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
30. ^ Torres, Joel (January 16, 2021). "The Scrap's 2020 Ring Announcer on the Rise: Kody 'Big Mo' Mommaerts". THE SCRAP. Retrieved September 5, 2021.

## External links

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* Kody Mommaerts at IMDb
* Official website