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Kurt Pellegrino was born on 7 May, 1979 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, U.S., is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Kurt Pellegrino's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
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44 years old |
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Taurus |
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7 May, 1979 |
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7 May |
Birthplace |
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 44 years old group.
Kurt Pellegrino Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Kurt Pellegrino height is 5ft 8in and Weight 155 lb.
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5ft 8in |
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155 lb |
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Who Is Kurt Pellegrino's Wife?
His wife is Melissa Pellegrino
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Melissa Pellegrino |
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Priscilla Pellegrino |
Kurt Pellegrino Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kurt Pellegrino worth at the age of 44 years old? Kurt Pellegrino’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Kurt Pellegrino's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Kurt Pellegrino Social Network
Timeline
Kurt Joseph Pellegrino (born May 7, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist.
He competed in the lightweight division for Bellator Fighting Championships and Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Pellegrino wrestled for Point Pleasant Borough High School and placed second in the state in his junior and senior year.
Pellegrino was a two-time wrestling state finalist.
He later trained with Kenny Florian's camp in Boston, Massachusetts, and at the Armory in Jupiter, Florida with Justin Haskins, Eduardo Guedes, and Raphael Chaves.
He subsequently moved to New Jersey, where he opened Kurt Pellegrino's MMA School in Belmar, New Jersey in 2008.
The Italian-American Pellegrino fought Alberto Crane at UFC Fight Night on January 23, 2008, who he defeated via second round TKO.
The fight was notable as the only preliminary bout aired on the televised card.
He received Fight of the Night award for this fight.
Also, Pellegrino had a tooth knocked out early in the fight, which actually ripped a hole in his mouth, under his lip, and still went on to win, impressing fans and commentators alike.
Despite a strong first round, Pellegrino was defeated by TUF 5 winner Nate Diaz via triangle choke at UFC Fight Night 13 on April 2, 2008, in Broomfield, Colorado.
As Diaz locked up the choke, he had time to flex for the crowd and throw up double middle fingers before Pellegrino submitted.
He defeated Thiago Tavares, in a preliminary bout at UFC 88: Breakthrough.
Pellegrino bloodied Tavares' face in the first round and went on to win by a unanimous decision (29–28, 29–27, 29–27).
There was a small controversy in the fight, as it appeared that Tavares submitted to an armbar in the second round, but the referee did not stop the bout, causing boos from the audience.
The fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors and was voted by UFC as the #2 best fight of 2008.
Pellegrino next fought at UFC Fight Night 17 on February 7, 2009.
He defeated Rob Emerson by submission due to a rear naked choke in the third round.
At UFC 101, Pellegrino defeated Josh Neer by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
It was his first win on a UFC main card.
He was expected to face Frankie Edgar on December 5, 2009 at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, but has been forced off the card due to an injury.
Pellegrino defeated Fabrício Camões at UFC 111 by rear naked choke earning him Submission of the Night.
Pellegrino's next fight was against Australian standout, George Sotiropoulos in which he lost by unanimous decision at UFC 116 on July 3.
Pellegrino tore his ACL and meniscus in the 1st round.
Two weeks after the fight he underwent two surgeries to repair his meniscus and to replace his ACL.
Pellegrino faced Gleison Tibau on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128 and lost via split decision.
On May 31, 2011, Pellegrino decided not to renew his contract with the UFC and to leave MMA for the time being.
Pellegrino made his return to MMA and by signing with Bellator Fighting Championships.
He fought Patricky Freire at Bellator 59 on November 26 and lost via TKO in the first round.
During his post-fight interview, Pellegrino once again announced his retirement from MMA.
Pellegrino was expected to come out of retirement to face Marcin Held at Bellator 68 on May 11, 2012.
However, Pellegrino was forced out of the bout due to injury.
However, Pellegrino was forced out of the bout due to injury once again, and Almeida was pulled from the card as a result.
Pellegrino and his wife Tara have a daughter named Millie James Pellegrino.
Pellegrino also has two other kids Priscilla Pellegrino and Kurt Jr. Pellegrino.