Lorenzo Hunt (born September 9, 1982) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...

and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the

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, where he is the former BKFC Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champion. A professional bare-knuckle fighter since 2019, Hunt has also competed for

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Mixed martial arts career

Hunt started his professional MMA career in 2015. Throughout his career, he compiled a 3-5 professional record.

Bare-knuckle boxing career

At BKFC 18 on 26 June 2021, Hunt interrupted the post-fight interview of Cruiserweight Champion Héctor Lombard, resulting in Lombard punching Hunt in the face twice, initiating a minor brawl.

BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion

Hunt then faced Lombard for the light heavyweight title at BKFC 22 on 12 November 2021. He ended up winning the title via unanimous decision. In his first light heavyweight title defense, Hunt face

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at BKFC 24 on April 30, 2022. He won the bout by second-round knockout.

Double champion

Hunt faced Quentin Henry for the vacant cruiserweight championship at BKFC 30 on October 1, 2022. He won the bout by knockout in the third round to win the title, making him the second two-division champion in BKFC history. Hunt was scheduled to face interim light heavyweight champion

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in a title unification bout at KnuckleMania 3 on February 17, 2023. Despite being knocked down in the first round, Hunt knocked out Richman and unified the titles. In his first cruiserweight title defense, Hunt faced

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at BKFC 50 on September 22, 2023. He won the bout by split decision. In an attempt to be a triple-champ with the organization, Hunt competed for the BKFC Heavyweight World Championship against

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at BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024. Hunt lost by technical knockout after being knocked down by an uppercut which led Hunt to fall and injure his elbow.

Suspension

On June 26, 2024, it was reported that Hunt was fined 40 percent of his purse associated with his BKFC: Knucklemania IV bout on April 27, 2024 and suspended for eighteen months by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) due to testing positive for banned substances.

Return to Cruiserweight

Hunt was scheduled to compete for the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship in a rematch against current champion

on April 26, 2025 at BKFC 73 in the main event. However, on April 12, 2025, it was announced that Hunt had to withdraw due to being injured in training, so he was replaced by Andrea Bicchi.

Championships and accomplishments

** BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion (One time) ***One successful defense ** BKFC Light heavyweight World Champion (One time) ***Two successful defenses **Police Gazette World Light Heavyweight Championship **Second simultaneous multi-division champion in BKFC history (Light heavyweight, Cruiserweight) **Tied (

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) for longest win streak in BKFC history (9) **Only fighter in BKFC to defend belts in two divisions **Knockout of the Year (2023) (vs.

)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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