Lorenzo Hunt (born September 9, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where he is the former BKFC Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champion. A professional bare-knuckle fighter since 2019, Hunt has also competed for BYB Extreme Fighting Series.
| Lorenzo Hunt | |
|---|---|
 Hunt in 2023 | |
| Born | September 9, 1982 Elyria, Ohio, United States |
| Other names | The Juggernaut |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Light heavyweight |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Fighting out of | St. Augustine, Florida, United States |
| Team | Team Deadgame |
| Years active | 2015–2018 (MMA) 2019-present (Bare-knuckle boxing) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
editHunt started his professional MMA career in 2015. Throughout his career, he compiled a 3-5 professional record.[1]
Bare-knuckle boxing career
editAt 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.[2]
BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion
editHunt then faced Lombard for the light heavyweight title at BKFC 22 on 12 November 2021.[3] He ended up winning the title via unanimous decision.[4][5]
In his first light heavyweight title defense, Hunt face Joe Riggs at BKFC 24 on April 30, 2022. He won the bout by second-round knockout.[6]
Double champion
editHunt 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.[7][8]
Hunt was scheduled to face interim light heavyweight champion Mike Richman 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.[9]
In his first cruiserweight title defense, Hunt faced Chris Camozzi at BKFC 50 on September 22, 2023. He won the bout by split decision.[10][11]
In an attempt to be a triple-champ with the organization, Hunt competed for the BKFC Heavyweight World Championship against Mick Terrill at BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024.[12] Hunt lost by technical knockout after being knocked down by an uppercut which led Hunt to fall and injure his elbow.[13]
Suspension
editOn 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.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- 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 (Luis Palomino) for longest win streak in BKFC history (9)
- Only fighter in BKFC to defend belts in two divisions
- Knockout of the Year (2023)[15] (vs. Mike Richman)
- BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 8 matches | 3 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 4 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 3–5 | Joe Pyfer | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Art of War Cage Fighting 8 | October 5, 2018 | 1 | 3:47 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 3–4 | Ahmad Hollis | KO (punches) | RFC 41: War | November 3, 2017 | 1 | 3:22 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 2–4 | Michael Lombardo | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 44 | May 19, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Brad Taylor | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFC 38: Undisputed | November 11, 2016 | 2 | 2:20 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Joseph Creer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Conflict MMA 39 | July 30, 2016 | 1 | 4:11 | Charleston, South Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Brad Taylor | TKO (punches) | RFC 37: No Mercy | July 22, 2016 | 1 | 3:47 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | John Garcia | Submission (armbar) | RFC 36 | February 26, 2016 | 2 | 1:17 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Garrick James | KO (punch) | RFC 35 | November 13, 2015 | 2 | 0:29 | Tampa, Florida, United States |
Bare-knuckle boxing record
edit| 13 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–2 | Mick Terrill | TKO (injury) | BKFC: Knucklemania IV | April 27, 2024 | 1 | 1:48 | Los Angeles, California, United States | For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–1 | Chris Camozzi | Decision (split) | BKFC 50 | September 22, 2023 | 5 | 2:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Defended the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–1 | Mike Richman | KO | BKFC KnuckleMania 3 | February 17, 2023 | 1 | 1:50 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Defended the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Year. |
| Win | 9–1 | Quentin Henry | KO | BKFC 30 | October 21, 2022 | 3 | 1:36 | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | Won the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Joe Riggs | KO | BKFC 24 | April 30, 2022 | 2 | 1:12 | Great Falls, Montana, United States | Defended the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Hector Lombard | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC 22 | November 12, 2021 | 5 | 2:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | Won the inaugural BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Josh Dyer | TKO | BKFC 17 | April 30, 2021 | 5 | 0:52 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Rob Morrow | KO | BKFC: KnuckleMania | February 5, 2021 | 4 | 2:00 | Lakeland, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Davian Green | TKO | BKFC 14: Palomino vs. Alers | November 13, 2020 | 2 | 0:49 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Erick Lozano | KO | BKFC 12: Alves vs. Lane | September 11, 2020 | 3 | 1:58 | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Gustavo Trujillo | TKO | BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell | February 15, 2020 | 1 | 1:01 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Reggie Peña | TKO (doctor stoppage) | BKFC 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga | October 19, 2019 | 3 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Sabrina Brown | KO | BYB 2: Brawl for It All | April 5, 2019 | 5 | 3:00 | Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States |
References
edit- ^ Sherdog.com. "Lorenzo Hunt". Sherdog. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Watch Hector Lombard Get into Post-Fight Brawl at BKFC 18". June 28, 2021.
- ^ Danny Segura (October 5, 2021). "Hector Lombard set to defend title vs. heated rival Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC 22". MMAjunkie.com.
- ^ "BKFC 22 results: Lorenzo Hunt outpoints Hector Lombard to win cruiserweight title". MMAjunkie.com. November 12, 2021.
- ^ Kristen King (June 26, 2021). "Bare Knuckle FC 22 results: Lorenzo Hunt wins cruiserweight championship over Hector Lombard". www.bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ Harkness, Ryan (May 1, 2022). "Watch: Bare Knuckle FC 24 fight ends with crazy uppercut knockout faceplant". mmamania.com.
- ^ Kristen King (October 2, 2022). "BKFC 30 results, video: 292 lb Ben Rothwell destroys Bobo O'Bannon in 19 seconds". www.bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ Meshew, Jed (October 1, 2022). "BKFC 30 results: Lorenzo Hunt knocks out Quentin Henry twice after bizarre reset in chaotic opening round". MMA Fighting.
- ^ "BKFC Knucklemania 3 results: Lorenzo Hunt puts Mike Richman to sleep with stunning comeback knockout". MMA Fighting. February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ Mercado, Eddie (September 23, 2023). "Hunt beats Camozzi! – BKFC 50 full results, video highlights". bloodyelbow.com.
- ^ Wells, Matthew (September 23, 2023). "BKFC 50 results: Lorenzo Hunt retains cruiserweight title in split vs. UFC veteran Chris Camozzi". MMA Junkie.
- ^ "BKFC KNUCKLEMANIA IV". Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "BKFC KnuckleMania 4 live and official results, preliminary stream". MMA Junkie. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ Nolan King (June 26, 2024). "BKFC star Lorenzo Hunt suspended 18 months for astronomically high testosterone levels". MMA Junkie. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ @bareknucklefc (January 13, 2024). "The 2023 year end award winners" – via Instagram.
