Lorenzo Hunt

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Lorenzo Hunt
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Hunt in 2023
Born (1982-09-09) September 9, 1982 (age 41)
Elyria, Ohio, United States
Other namesThe Juggernaut
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Middleweight
Light heavyweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of St. Augustine, Florida, United States
TeamTeam Deadgame
Years active2015–2018 (MMA)
2019-present (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins3
By knockout3
Losses5
By submission4
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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. As of September 5, 2024, he is champion in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [1]

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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. [2]

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. [3]

BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion

Hunt then faced Lombard for the light heavyweight title at BKFC 22 on 12 November 2021. [4] He ended up winning the title via unanimous decision. [5] [6]

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. [7]

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. [8] [9]

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. [10]

In his first cruiserweight title defense, Hunt faced Chris Camozzi at BKFC 50 on September 22, 2023. He won the bout by split decision. [11] [12]

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. [13] Hunt lost by technical knockout after being knocked down by an uppercut which led Hunt to fall and injure his elbow. [14]

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. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
8 matches3 wins5 losses
By knockout30
By submission04
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–5 Joe Pyfer Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)Art of War Cage Fighting 8October 5, 201813:47 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win3–4Ahmad HollisKO (punches) RFC 41: WarNovember 3, 201713:22 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss2–4Michael LombardoDecision (unanimous)Titan FC 44May 19, 201735:00 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Loss2–3Brad TaylorSubmission (rear-naked choke) RFC 38: UndisputedNovember 11, 201622:20 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss2–2Joseph CreerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Conflict MMA 39July 30, 201614:11 Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Win2–1Brad TaylorTKO (punches) RFC 37: No MercyJuly 22, 201613:47 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss1–1John GarciaSubmission (armbar) RFC 36 February 26, 201621:17 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win1–0Garrick JamesKO (punch) RFC 35 November 13, 201520:29 Tampa, Florida, United States

Bare-knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches11 wins2 losses
By knockout92
By decision20
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–2 Mick Terrill TKO (injury) BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 202411:48 Los Angeles, California, United StatesFor the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win11–1 Chris Camozzi Decision (split) BKFC 50 September 22, 202352:00 Denver, Colorado, United StatesDefended the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.
Win10–1 Mike Richman KO BKFC KnuckleMania 3 February 17, 202311:50 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesDefended the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Year.
Win9–1Quentin HenryKO BKFC 30 October 21, 202231:36 Monroe, Louisiana, United StatesWon the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.
Win8–1 Joe Riggs KO BKFC 24 April 30, 202221:12 Great Falls, Montana, United StatesDefended the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win7–1 Hector Lombard Decision (unanimous) BKFC 22 November 12, 202152:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesWon the inaugural BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win6–1Josh DyerTKO BKFC 17 April 30, 202150:52 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win5–1Rob MorrowKO BKFC: KnuckleMania February 5, 202142:00 Lakeland, Florida, United States
Win4–1Davian GreenTKO BKFC 14: Palomino vs. Alers November 13, 202020:49 Miami, Florida, United States
Win3–1Erick LozanoKO BKFC 12: Alves vs. Lane September 11, 202031:58 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Loss2–1Gustavo TrujilloTKO BKFC 10: Lombard vs. Mundell February 15, 202011:01 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win2–0Reggie PeñaTKO (doctor stoppage) BKFC 8: Silva vs. Gonzaga October 19, 201932:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win1–0Sabrina BrownKO BYB 2: Brawl for It All April 5, 201953:00 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States

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