Lorenzo Hunt
{{Short description|American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2023}}
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| birth_place = Elyria, Ohio, United States
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| weight_class = Middleweight
Light heavyweight
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| team = Team Deadgame
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| years_active = 2015–2018 (MMA)
2019-present (Bare-knuckle boxing)
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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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Lorenzo-Hunt-140041|title=Lorenzo Hunt|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=November 10, 2023}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-hector-lombard-get-into-post-fight-brawl-at-bkfc-18/|title = Watch Hector Lombard Get into Post-Fight Brawl at BKFC 18|date = 28 June 2021}}
=BKFC Light Heavyweight Champion=
Hunt then faced Lombard for the light heavyweight title at BKFC 22 on 12 November 2021.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/hector-lombard-set-to-defend-title-vs-heated-rival-lorenzo-hunt-at-bkfc-22|title=Hector Lombard set to defend title vs. heated rival Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC 22|author=Danny Segura|date=5 October 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}} He ended up winning the title via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/11/bkfc-22-live-and-official-results|title=BKFC 22 results: Lorenzo Hunt outpoints Hector Lombard to win cruiserweight title|date=12 November 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/11/13/22779870/bkfc-22-results-lorenzo-hunt-wins-cruiserweight-championship-hector-lombard-mma-news|title=Bare Knuckle FC 22 results: Lorenzo Hunt wins cruiserweight championship over Hector Lombard|date=June 26, 2021|publisher=www.bloodyelbow.com|author=Kristen King}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/5/1/23051985/watch-bare-knuckle-fc-24-fight-ends-with-crazy-uppercut-ko-faceplant|title=Watch: Bare Knuckle FC 24 fight ends with crazy uppercut knockout faceplant|first=Ryan|last=Harkness|website=mmamania.com|date=May 1, 2022}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/10/2/23382804/bkfc-30-results-video-292-lb-ben-rothwell-destroys-bobo-obannon-in-19-seconds|title=BKFC 30 results, video: 292 lb Ben Rothwell destroys Bobo O'Bannon in 19 seconds|date=October 2, 2022|publisher=www.bloodyelbow.com|author=Kristen King}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/1/23382830/bkfc-30-results-lorenzo-hunt-knocks-out-quentin-henry-twice-after-bizarre-reset-in-chaotic|title=BKFC 30 results: Lorenzo Hunt knocks out Quentin Henry twice after bizarre reset in chaotic opening round|first=Jed|last=Meshew|publisher=MMA Fighting|date=October 1, 2022}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/17/23605083/bkfc-knucklemania-3-results-lorenzo-hunt-puts-mike-richman-to-sleep-comeback-knockout|title=BKFC Knucklemania 3 results: Lorenzo Hunt puts Mike Richman to sleep with stunning comeback knockout|website=MMA Fighting|date=2023-02-17|access-date=2023-02-18}}
In his first cruiserweight title defense, Hunt faced Chris Camozzi at BKFC 50 on September 22, 2023. He won the bout by split decision.{{cite web|url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2023/09/23/bkfc-50-live-stream-results-highlights/|title=Hunt beats Camozzi! – BKFC 50 full results, video highlights|first=Eddie|last=Mercado|website=bloodyelbow.com|date=September 23, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/bkfc-50-results-lorenzo-hunt-retains-cruiserweight-title-in-split-vs-ufc-veteran-chris-camozzi|title=BKFC 50 results: Lorenzo Hunt retains cruiserweight title in split vs. UFC veteran Chris Camozzi|first=Matthew|last=Wells|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=September 23, 2023}}
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.{{Cite web |title=BKFC KNUCKLEMANIA IV |url=https://www.bkfc.com/events/bkfc-knucklemania-iv:b9fc1d96-fba3-46a3-8328-7557cc684185 |access-date=2024-03-30 |website=Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships}} Hunt lost by technical knockout after being knocked down by an uppercut which led Hunt to fall and injure his elbow.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-28 |title=BKFC KnuckleMania 4 live and official results, preliminary stream |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/bkfc-knucklemania-4-live-official-results-mike-perry-vs-thiago-alvespreliminary-stream |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
=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.{{Cite web |author=Nolan King |date=2024-06-26 |title=BKFC star Lorenzo Hunt suspended 18 months for astronomically high testosterone levels |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/bkfc-lorenzo-hunt-drug-testosterone-knucklemania |access-date=2024-06-26 |publisher=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
=Return to Cruiserweight=
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.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Chris Camozzi vs Lorenzo Hunt 2 headlines BKFC Italy in April |url=https://www.fightmag.com/chris-camozzi-vs-lorenzo-hunt-2-headlines-bkfc-italy-in-april/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=17 February 2025}} 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.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=BKFC 73 main event: Lorenzo Hunt out of Chris Camozzi rematch due to injury |url=https://www.fightmag.com/bkfc-73-main-event-lorenzo-hunt-out-of-chris-camozzi-rematch-due-to-injury/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=12 April 2025}}
Championships and accomplishments
- 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){{cite instagram|postid=C1-y7ezR5uy|user=bareknucklefc|date=January 13, 2024|title=The 2023 year end award winners}} (vs. Mike Richman)
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–5
|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Art of War Cage Fighting 8
|{{dts|2018|October|5}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:47
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–4
|Ahmad Hollis
|KO (punches)
|RFC 41: War
|{{dts|2017|November|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:22
|Tampa, Florida, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–4
|Michael Lombardo
|Decision (unanimous)
|Titan FC 44
|{{dts|2017|May|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–3
|Brad Taylor
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|RFC 38: Undisputed
|{{dts|2016|November|11}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:20
|Tampa, Florida, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–2
|Joseph Creer
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Conflict MMA 39
|{{dts|2016|July|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:11
|Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–1
|Brad Taylor
|TKO (punches)
|RFC 37: No Mercy
|{{dts|2016|July|22}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:47
|Tampa, Florida, United States
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|1–1
|John Garcia
|Submission (armbar)
|RFC 36
|{{dts|2016|February|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:17
|Tampa, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Garrick James
|KO (punch)
|RFC 35
|{{dts|2015|November|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:29
|Tampa, Florida, United States
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|-
{{end}}
Bare-knuckle boxing record
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|11–2
|TKO (injury)
|{{dts|2024|April|27|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:48
|Los Angeles, California, United States
|{{small|For the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–1
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2023|September|22}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|2:00
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Defended the BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–1
|KO
|{{dts|2023|February|17}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:50
|Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
|{{small|Defended the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Year.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–1
|Quentin Henry
|KO
|{{dts|2022|October|21}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:36
|Monroe, Louisiana, United States
|{{small|Won the vacant BKFC Cruiserweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–1
|KO
|{{dts|2022|April|30}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:12
|Great Falls, Montana, United States
|{{small|Defended the BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2021|November|12}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|2:00
|Miami, Florida, United States
|{{small|Won the inaugural BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
|Josh Dyer
|TKO
|{{dts|2021|April|30}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|0:52
|Birmingham, Alabama, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
|Rob Morrow
|KO
|{{dts|2021|February|5}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|2:00
|Lakeland, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–1
|Davian Green
|TKO
|{{dts|2020|November|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:49
|Miami, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1
|Erick Lozano
|KO
|{{dts|2020|September|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:58
|Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–1
|TKO
|{{dts|2020|February|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:01
|Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Reggie Peña
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|{{dts|2019|October|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:00
|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Sabrina Brown
|KO
|{{dts|2019|April|5}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|3:00
|Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
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|-
{{end}}
References
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External links
- {{Sherdog}}
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Category:Sportspeople from Elyria, Ohio
Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists from Florida
Category:Middleweight mixed martial artists
Category:American bare-knuckle boxers