Rick Hawn

Rick Hawn (born September 15, 1976) is a former Olympic judoka and professional mixed martial artist.

[1][3] After the 2004 Games, Hawn moved to Boston to train with bronze medalist Jimmy Pedro.

Hawn's professional mixed martial arts debut came in January 2009 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

In March 2011, Hawn began competing in the Bellator MMA's Season Four Welterweight Tournament.

Hawn was defeated by Jay Hieron at Bellator 43 in a fight which some believe was a controversial split decision.

Hawn hit Tirloni with punches and hammerfists on the ground and the fight was stopped at 2:36 of the opening round.

[10] He made his promotional debut in a lightweight match at Titan FC 32 on December 19, 2014, against Carlo Prater.

[12] Hawn officially retired from MMA on October 19, 2015, as the reigning Titan FC Lightweight Champion.

[14] Hawn was scheduled to make his debut against Scott Lampert in a welterweight bout at BKFC 61 Connecticut on May 11, 2024.