Kurt Pellegrino

MMA Fighter

Birthday May 7, 1979

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace New Jersey

Age 44 years old

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About

Lightweight fighter who turned professional in 2002 and signed with the UFC in 2008.

Before Fame

He was a two-time wrestling state championships runner-up at Point Pleasant Boro High School.

Trivia

He earned his first career UFC Submission of the Night award with a rear-naked choke victory at UFC 111.

Family Life

He had two children, Kurt and Priscilla, with his wife Melissa Pellegrino.

Associated With

He was unable to break free of a Nate Diaz flying triangle choke on April 2, 2008.