Murat “Lord Pitbull” Kazgan is a Turkish combat-sports veteran competing in BKFC’s welterweight division. Known for a relentless, pressure-driven mindset, Kazgan brings more than two decades of experience as both a fighter and coach to the bare-knuckle arena. *With a 1-1 record in the Squared Circle, including a first-round doctor-stoppage victory over Jordan Weeks at BKFC 35 in January 2023, and later a loss to veteran Julian Lane at BKFC 53, Kazgan has shown that he belongs toward the top of the division.

Kazgan made his professional MMA debut in 2011 and has competed internationally in promotions including Road FC, Fight Nights Global, Vendetta FC, and Core FC. His professional MMA record is listed as 4-2-1, featuring four submission victories. He captured the 77-kilogram Vendetta FC championship and has represented Turkey in competition across multiple countries and organizations.

Outside of competition, Kazgan is the owner, founder, and head coach of Kazgan Fight + Fitness, with operations in Turkey and the United States. According to the gym’s profile, he has coached amateur and professional athletes for more than 20 years and has helped build a martial-arts and fitness community since 2009. His work positions him not only as a professional fighter, but as a mentor developing the next generation of athletes.