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 former BKFC Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champion. A professional bare-knuckle fighter since 2019, Hunt has also competed for BYB Extreme Fighting Series.

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.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
 * BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion (One time, current)
 * One successful defense
 * BKFC Light heavyweight World Champion (One time, 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 Year (2023) (vs. Mike Richman)