Kurt Pellegrino height - How tall is Kurt Pellegrino?
Kurt Pellegrino was born on 7 May, 1979 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. At 41 years old, Kurt Pellegrino height is 5 ft 8 in (173.0 cm).
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5' 8"
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5' 6"
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6' 1"
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6' 0"
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6' 0"
Now We discover Kurt Pellegrino's Biography, Age, 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 net worth at the age of 43 years old?
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Kurt Pellegrino Age |
43 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
7 May 1979 |
Birthday |
7 May |
Birthplace |
Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States |
Nationality |
American |
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 43 years old group.
Kurt Pellegrino Weight & Measurements
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Weight |
70 kg |
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Not Available |
Eye Color |
Not Available |
Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Kurt Pellegrino's Wife?
His wife is Melissa Pellegrino
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Melissa Pellegrino |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Priscilla Pellegrino |
Kurt Pellegrino Net Worth
He net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-22. So, how much is Kurt Pellegrino worth at the age of 43 years old? Kurt Pellegrino’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from American. We have estimated
Kurt Pellegrino's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2022 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2021 |
Pending |
Salary in 2021 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Kurt Pellegrino Social Network
Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 trained with Ricardo Almeida, a world-famous Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor at a Renzo Gracie affiliate school. 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.
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.