Best fights of Kurt Pellegrino
Over 9 years as a professional, Kurt Pellegrino has compiled a 16-7 (12) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kurt Pellegrino defeats Josh Neer
On August 8, 2009 Kurt Pellegrino faced Josh Neer in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 30 years old with a record of 14-4, and Neer was 26 with a record of 25-7-1. Pellegrino was on a 2-fight winning streak and Neer was coming off a win. Pellegrino won via unanimous decision.
2. Kurt Pellegrino defeats Mac Danzig
On August 31, 2002 Kurt Pellegrino fought Mac Danzig for the vacant inaugural WEC lightweight title. Pellegrino was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Danzig was 22 with a record of 3-0. Danzig was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Pellegrino won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Kurt Pellegrino loses to Gleison Tibau via split decision
On March 19, 2011 Kurt Pellegrino faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 31 years old with a record of 16-5, and Tibau was 27 with a record of 24-7. Both Pellegrino and Tibau were coming off a loss. Pellegrino lost via split decision. Went the distance with Tibau.
4. Kurt Pellegrino submits Rob Emerson
On February 7, 2009 Kurt Pellegrino faced Rob Emerson in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 29 years old with a record of 13-4, and Emerson was 27 with a record of 9-6. Pellegrino was coming off a win and Emerson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pellegrino submitted Rob Emerson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
5. Kurt Pellegrino defeats Muhsin Corbbrey
On April 3, 2004 Kurt Pellegrino fought Muhsin Corbbrey for the vacant Reality Fighting lightweight title. Pellegrino was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Corbbrey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pellegrino was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Pellegrino won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Kurt Pellegrino defeats Thiago Tavares
On September 6, 2008 Kurt Pellegrino faced Thiago Tavares in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 29 years old with a record of 12-4, and Tavares was 23 with a record of 13-2. Both Pellegrino and Tavares were coming off a loss. Pellegrino won via unanimous decision.
7. Kurt Pellegrino loses to Joe Stevenson via unanimous decision
On August 25, 2007 Kurt Pellegrino faced Joe Stevenson in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 28 years old with a record of 11-2, and Stevenson was 25 with a record of 27-7. Both Pellegrino and Stevenson were on a 3-fight winning streak. Pellegrino lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stevenson.
8. Kurt Pellegrino loses to Drew Fickett via KO
On July 8, 2006 Kurt Pellegrino faced Drew Fickett in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Fickett was 26 with a record of 28-4. Pellegrino was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Fickett was coming off a loss. Fickett submitted Pellegrino via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. Kurt Pellegrino loses to George Sotiropoulos via unanimous decision
On July 3, 2010 Kurt Pellegrino faced George Sotiropoulos in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Sotiropoulos was 32 with a record of 12-2. Pellegrino was on a 4-fight winning streak and Sotiropoulos was on a 6-fight winning streak. Pellegrino lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sotiropoulos.
10. Kurt Pellegrino submits Jesse Chilton
On August 26, 2006 Kurt Pellegrino faced Jesse Chilton in a lightweight bout. Pellegrino was 27 years old with a record of 8-2, and Chilton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pellegrino was coming off a loss. Pellegrino submitted Jesse Chilton via guillotine choke in the 1st round.