Kurt Pellegrino
- January 4, 2024
- Mma Fighter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Kurt Pellegrino |
| Occupation | MMA Fighter |
| Date Of Birth | May 7, 1979(1979-05-07) |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Jersey |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Kurt Pellegrino Biography
| Name | Kurt Pellegrino |
| Birthday | May 7 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | New Jersey |
| Home Town | New Jersey |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Melissa Pellegrino |
| Children(s) | Priscilla Pellegrino |
Kurt Pellegrino is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on May 7, 1979 in New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. Lightweight fighter who turned professional in 2002 and signed with the UFC in 2008.
He was unable to break free of a Nate Diaz flying triangle choke on April 2, 2008.
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.
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.
He had two children, Kurt and Priscilla, with his wife Melissa Pellegrino.
Kurt Pellegrino Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | MMA Fighter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kurt Pellegrino is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kurt Pellegrino 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a two-time wrestling state championships runner-up at Point Pleasant Boro High School.
He earned his first career UFC Submission of the Night award with a rear-naked choke victory at UFC 111.
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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Kurt Pellegrino height 5 ft 8 in Kurt weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kurt Pellegrino Dating?
According to our records, Kurt Pellegrino married to Melissa Pellegrino. As of December 1, 2023, Kurt Pellegrino’s is not dating anyone.
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Pellegrino faced Gleison Tibau on March 19, 2011 at UFC 128 and lost via split decision.
Facts & Trivia
Kurt Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kurt Pellegrino celebrates birthday on May 7 of every year.
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.