Pellegrino fighting for his life at UFC 88 |
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The Anti-Pansy
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Career record: 224-121
Season: 46-24 (#721)
Location: PA
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Pellegrino is opening a new Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu school in Belmar, N.J. But if his fight career ends anytime soon and his business fails, Pellegrino doesn't know how he and his family would survive. He can barely read and write, and said his math skills are at a third grade level. He's a product of the wonderful school system in Point Pleasant, N.J. where he was moved along and allowed to graduate because he was a phenomenomal athlete (two-time runner-up in the N.J. state high school wrestling championships).
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Post #1 8/28/08 2:59:06PM
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finnish_line
MMA Regular
Career record: 150-93
Season: 41-29 (#1597)
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Jeeze.
He's sure not living up to his "Batman" nickname in the smarts department.
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Post #2 8/28/08 3:06:47PM
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FantasyFighter
MMA Regular
Career record: 145-87
Season: 44-26 (#1119)
Location: Birmingham, AL
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I can hear it now...
Delagrotte: "Kurt, throw the 2, 4, 2!"
Pellegrino: "Huh?!" 
Last edited 8/28/08 3:27PM by FantasyFighter
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Post #3 8/28/08 3:26:55PM
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xphycorx
Standup Guy
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Career record: 165-86
Season: 47-23 (#347)
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
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i'm picking him to win. after reading this, i really hope he does. hey pellegrino i know you can't read, but good luck at ufc 88. i hope you pull it out! 
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Post #4 8/28/08 3:34:02PM
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Bowen50
In Full Mount
Career record: 161-98
Season: 43-27 (#832)
Location: Long Island, NY
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i've been a fan of Pellegrino for a while and this just gives me more of a reason to root for him. i really hope he knocks Tavares out. it would be nice to see him get back in the win column with an impressive win over someone like Tavares.
WAR PELLEGRINO!!! 
Last edited 8/28/08 3:57PM by Bowen50
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Post #5 8/28/08 3:57:00PM
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loller90278
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Season: 34-19 (#2756)
Location: Redondo Beach
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i dont think he was wrestling in the third and fourth grade...what a cop out to blame the school system. nobody should be illiterate (or close to) in the united states in the 21st century.
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Post #6 8/28/08 4:03:50PM
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Who's the baddest?
Career record: 219-122
Season: 47-23 (#322)
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Posted by loller90278
i dont think he was wrestling in the third and fourth grade...what a cop out to blame the school system. nobody should be illiterate (or close to) in the united states in the 21st century.
Exactly, there's no excuse for being illiterate. If you are embarrassed by it then do something about it.
I like Pellegrino but I think his time in the UFC is running out.
Tavares will beat him and I'm not sure if he has fights left on his contract or not.
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Post #7 8/28/08 5:25:42PM
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Title Contender
Career record: 110-34
Season: 58-12 (#6)
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted by loller90278
i dont think he was wrestling in the third and fourth grade...what a cop out to blame the school system. nobody should be illiterate (or close to) in the united states in the 21st century.
True, but I think the school system is atleast partially responsible...no respectable highschool or elementary school should be able to graduate someone who cant read.
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Post #8 8/28/08 5:47:51PM
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StorminYourman
Standup Guy
Career record: 215-130
Season: 47-23 (#868)
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I got Kurt on this by GNP with his retard strength
 
I joke. I joke.
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Post #9 8/28/08 7:14:48PM
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Stills79
MMA Regular
Career record: 102-60
Season: 23-16 (#4780)
Location: Charleston, SC
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Posted by xphycorx
hey pellegrino i know you can't read, but good luck at ufc 88. i hope you pull it out!
 I don't care who you are, that's funny right there. Maybe i'm just baked?
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Post #10 8/28/08 7:23:00PM
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xburbx
MMA Regular
Career record: 166-93
Season: 50-20 (#597)
Location: New Jersey
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agreed, not the schools fault. put some glasses on and go to the library
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Post #11 8/28/08 9:06:36PM
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RIP Evan Tanner 1971-2008
Career record: 108-58
Season: 44-26 (#796)
Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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Posted by Bowen50
i've been a fan of Pellegrino for a while and this just gives me more of a reason to root for him. i really hope he knocks Tavares out. it would be nice to see him get back in the win column with an impressive win over someone like Tavares.
WAR PELLEGRINO!!!
couldn't have said it better myself. WAR PELLEGRINO!!
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Post #12 8/28/08 11:32:32PM
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Cdellorso
Standup Guy
Career record: 138-98
Season: 49-21 (#607)
Location: Grand Blanc MI
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Posted by loller90278
i dont think he was wrestling in the third and fourth grade...what a cop out to blame the school system. nobody should be illiterate (or close to) in the united states in the 21st century.
I am sure he is exaggerating a little bit....
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Post #13 8/29/08 1:14:50AM
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MMAcca
Heavyweight Champ
Career record: 176-94
Season: 46-24 (#607)
Location: North East of England
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Interesting 
I didn't know this sort of thing happened in the US
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Post #14 8/29/08 1:28:56AM
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Hammer of the Gods
Career record: 218-128
Season: 50-20 (#185)
Location: Hudson, NH
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Kurts one of those guys that could lose 10 in a row and I'd still be excited to see him fight. Hes never been in a fight that wasn't worth watching, win or lose. Him and Clay Guida should have lifetime contracts with the UFC. 
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