Kurt Pellegrino

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Kurt Joseph Pellegrino (born May 7 , 1979) is an American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the lightweight division of the UFC. Kurt also runs his own MMA Academy in Belmar NJ. [ [http://www.pellegrinomma.com http://www.pellegrinomma.com ] ] He lives and trains in NJ and also trains with Kenny Florian's camp in Boston, MA. Kurt trained previously at the Armory in Jupiter, Florida with Justin Haskins, Eduardo Guedes, and Raphael Chaves. Prior to the Armory, he trained with Ricardo Almeida, a world famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor at a Renzo Gracie affiliate school. He wrestled for Point Pleasant High School and once placed 2nd in the state of NJ. Pellegrino was a two time wrestling state finalist. [ [http://www.kurtpellegrino.com http://www.kurtpellegrino.com ] ]

Kurt fought Alberto Crane at UFC Fight Night on January 23, 2008, which he won by a 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.

Pellegrino was defeated by TUF 5 winner Nate Diaz via triangle choke at UFC Fight Night 13 on April 2, 2008 in Broomfield, Colorado.

He defeated his most recent opponent, Thiago Tavares, in a preliminary bout at . Kurt bloodied Tavares' face in the first round and went on to win by a unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 29-28, 29-27, 29-27. [ [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/mma/boxing/09/07/evans.liddell.ap/index.html?eref=T1 SI.com ] ]

Personal life

Kurt and his wife Melissa have a daughter named Priscilla. [ [http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=7057 UFC : Ultimate Fighting Championship ] ]

MMA Record

References

External links

* [http://www.kurtpellegrino.com Kurt Pellegrino] Official Website
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