Kurt Pellegrino signs to fight Patricky Freire under Bellator banner
Long-time UFC lightweight Kurt Pellegrino willfully walked away from MMA competition a little less than six months ago, opting to focus on obligations to his family and gym rather than re-sign a Zuffa contract. “It’s hard to make a decision like this, but I feel its best for me to step away for now and time will tell what the future will bring for me,” Pellegrino originally wrote online to his... [Read More...]
Kurt Pellegrino forgoes contract renewal to focus on life outside the Octagon
The UFC is down a lightweight superhero today after Kurt “Batman” Pellegrino announced through his website he’d opted to not re-sign with the organization in order to concentrate on his family, his school in New Jersey, and rekindling his love of being a professional fighter. “At this time I am choosing to take some time off and step away from the sport as a fighter,” Pellegrino wrote. “Over... [Read More...]
Kurt Pellegrino: Feeling like a monster
UFC lightweight Kurt “Batman” Pellegrino has admitted whilst training for his upcoming fight against Fabricio Camoes that Coach Jon Chaimberg has enabled him to ‘feel like a monster’. The New Jersey Native brought in the legendary strength and conditioning coach for his camp consequently it seems to have had a major effect. Chaimberg has worked with superstars such as Georges St-Pierre,... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino in the works for TUF 10 Finale
A lightweight battle between Frank Edgar and Kurt Pellegrino is currently brewing for the Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale which is expected to take place on December 5. The news of the potential bout was recently confirmed by MMA Live, yet nothing has been signed as of this time. Edgar is one of the top contenders currently competing in the UFC’s lightweight division with a career record of 10-1,... [Read More...]
Josh Neer vs. Kurt Pellegrino confirmed for UFC 101
A lightweight tilt between Josh Neer and Kurt Pellegrino has been shifted from UFC Fight Night 19 to UFC 101. Both cards are scheduled for sometime this August. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the change and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the matchup with a source close to the fight. UFC 101 is currently rumored to take place on Aug. 8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If the event is... [Read More...]
UFC 88: White guarantees Evans a title shot vs. Griffin; awards $60,000 bonuses to Evans, MacDonald, Pellegrino and Tavares
Several sites, including MMAjunkie.com, are reporting that UFC President Dana White announced to members of the media last night that with his upset win over Chuck Liddell at UFC 88 last night, Rashad Evans has earned himself an immediate title shot at current champion Forrest Griffin. “(UFC CEO) Lorenzo (Fertitta), (UFC V.P. of Talent Relations) Joe (Silva) and I got together and thought yeah,... [Read More...]
CFFC 6 is cancelled
First, we had Duke Roufus, world renowned kickboxer who was supposed to make his MMA debut at CFFC 6, start a thread on the Underground Forum that he’d received a call from Chris Geraghty and that the show was off. Now we have final confirmation from Felix Martinez, the promoter himself: It is with deep regret that I have to announce the cancellation of Cage Fury’s October 12th event.... [Read More...]
UFC’s Kurt Pellegrino to go Inside the Cage…
On this Saturday’s edition of Inside the Cage Radio we’re going to talk with UFC lightweight Kurt Pellegrino. Matt and I have become a HUGE fan of this guy, and I am sure you will too after reading Kurt’s story. In his recent interview he goes into detail about how rough his road has been, his friendship with Hermes Franca , and how much his battle at UFC 74 with Joe “Daddy” Stevenson really... [Read More...]
MMA News & Notes: Duke Roufus to make MMA debut
Standout U.S. kickboxer Duke Roufus has announced via the Underground forum that he’ll be making his MMA debut on September 29 for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships in Atlantic City, NJ. Roufus claims he’ll be fighting Derek Panza. The main event for the show is scheduled to be Kimbo Slice vs. Tank Abbott. Here are some notes from other MMA promotions: Wesley “Cabbage” Correia... [Read More...]
