UFC vet Kurt Pellegrino announces MMA hiatus, potential retirement

Kurt Pellegrino’s days as a professional fighter may be over, he recently announced.

The veteran UFC lightweight, who had climbed into title contention with a recent four-fight win streak and 8-2 run, is taking a hiatus from active MMA competition.

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Kurt Pellegrino’s days as a professional fighter may be over, he recently announced.

The veteran UFC lightweight, who had climbed into title contention with a recent four-fight win streak and 8-2 run, is taking a hiatus from active MMA competition.

Pellegrino said the disappointment of a recent two-fight losing skid, as well as outside interests, have prompted him not to seek a UFC contract renewal.