 Hominick faced UFC Featherweight Champion José Aldo on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129, where he lost via unanimous decision (48–45, 48–46, and 49–46) in a bout that earned "Fight of the Night" honors.Hominick faced Chan Sung Jung on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140.Hominick attempted to recklessly attack Jung immediately after touching gloves and was dropped with a counter right.