1. Kurt Joseph Pellegrino was born on May 7,1979 and is an American retired mixed martial artist.
22 Facts About Kurt Pellegrino
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Kurt Pellegrino competed in the lightweight division for Bellator Fighting Championships and Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Kurt Pellegrino trained with Ricardo Almeida, a world-famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor at a Renzo Gracie affiliate school.
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Kurt Pellegrino 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.
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Kurt Pellegrino subsequently moved to New Jersey, where he opened Kurt Pellegrino's MMA School in Belmar, New Jersey in 2008.
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The Italian-American Kurt Pellegrino fought Alberto Crane at UFC Fight Night on January 23,2008, who he defeated via second round TKO.
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Kurt Pellegrino received Fight of the Night award for this fight.
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Also, Kurt 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.
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Kurt Pellegrino defeated Thiago Tavares, in a preliminary bout at UFC 88: Breakthrough.
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Kurt Pellegrino next fought at UFC Fight Night 17 on February 7,2009.
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Kurt Pellegrino defeated Rob Emerson by submission due to a rear naked choke in the third round.
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At UFC 101, Kurt Pellegrino defeated Josh Neer by unanimous decision.
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Kurt Pellegrino 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.
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Kurt Pellegrino defeated Fabricio Camoes at UFC 111 by rear naked choke earning him Submission of the Night.
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Kurt Pellegrino tore his ACL and meniscus in the 1st round.
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Kurt Pellegrino faced Gleison Tibau on March 19,2011 at UFC 128 and lost via split decision.
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On May 31,2011, Kurt Pellegrino decided not to renew his contract with the UFC and to leave MMA for the time being.
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Kurt Pellegrino made his return to MMA and by signing with Bellator Fighting Championships.
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Kurt Pellegrino was expected to come out of retirement to face Marcin Held at Bellator 68 on May 11,2012.
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However, Kurt Pellegrino was forced out of the bout due to injury.
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Kurt Pellegrino was then expected to face Saul Almeida at Bellator 108.
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However, Kurt Pellegrino was forced out of the bout due to injury , and Almeida was pulled from the card as a result.