Lorenzo Hunt

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 current two-time BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion and Ironweight Champion as well as former Cruiserweight Champion. A professional bare-knuckle fighter since 2019, Hunt has also competed for BYB Extreme Fighting Series. As of February 14, 2026, he is #3 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

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 Joe Riggs 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 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.

In his first cruiserweight title defense, Hunt faced Chris Camozzi 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 Mick Terrill 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 Hunt was scheduled to compete for the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship in a rematch against current champion Chris Camozzi 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.

Hunt challenged Josh Dyer for his BKFC light heavyweight title in a rematch, headlining BKFC 84 on November 15, 2025, at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA. Hunt won the championship by knockout in the first round.

Hunt was scheduled to face former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Yoel Romero on February 7, 2026 at BKFC Knucklemania VI. On January 27, 2026, it was announced that Romero had withdrawn due to illness and was replaced by David Mundell. Hunt won the fight by knockout in the fourth round. This fight earned him his first Knockout of the Night award.

Hunt faced undefeated prospect Walter Pugliesi on July 18, 2026 for the inaugural BKFC Ironweight Championship at BKFC 91. He won the fight by knockout in the fourth round.

Championships and accomplishments Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship BKFC Ironweight World Champion (One time, current) BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion (One time) One successful defense BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion (Two times, current) 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 Night (One time) vs. David Mundell (vs. Mike Richman)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Joe Pyfer Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Art of War Cage Fighting 8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Ahmad Hollis KO (punches) RFC 41: War

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Michael Lombardo Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 44

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States Loss

Brad Taylor Submission (rear-naked choke) RFC 38: Undisputed

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Joseph Creer Submission (rear-naked choke) Conflict MMA 39

Charleston, South Carolina, United States Win

Brad Taylor TKO (punches) RFC 37: No Mercy

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

John Garcia Submission (armbar) RFC 36

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Garrick James KO (punch) RFC 35

Tampa, Florida, United States

Bare-knuckle boxing record Win

Walter Pugliesi KO BKFC 91

Naples, Italy Win

David Mundell KO BKFC Knucklemania VI

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Win

Josh Dyer KO BKFC 84

Thousand Palms, California, United States Loss

Mick Terrill TKO (injury) BKFC Knucklemania IV

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Chris Camozzi Decision (split) BKFC 50

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Mike Richman KO BKFC KnuckleMania 3

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Quentin Henry KO BKFC 30

Monroe, Louisiana, United States Win

Joe Riggs KO BKFC 24

Great Falls, Montana, United States Win

Hector Lombard Decision (unanimous) BKFC 22

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Josh Dyer TKO BKFC 17

Birmingham, Alabama, United States Win

Rob Morrow KO BKFC Knucklemania

Lakeland, Florida, United States Win

Davian Green TKO BKFC 14

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Erick Lozano KO BKFC 12

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States Loss

Gustavo Trujillo TKO BKFC 10

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Reggie Peña TKO (doctor stoppage) |BKFC 8

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Win

Sabrina Brown KO BYB 2: Brawl for It All

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States