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Pellegrino Pulls Out of The Ultimate Fighter Finale

Posted on October 30, 2009 in: MMA News

Multiple sources are reporting that Kurt Pellegrino had to pulled out of his TUF 10 Finale fight with Frankie Edgar. AOL Fan House is reporting that a pair of herniated disc are forcing Pellegrino out of the bout, while MMA Junkie is crediting a knee injury.

Kurt Pellegrino had to pull out of his bout with Frankie Edgar.

Kurt Pellegrino had to pull out of his bout with Frankie Edgar.

Multiple sources are reporting that Kurt Pellegrino had to pulled out of his TUF 10 Finale fight with Frankie Edgar. AOL Fan House is reporting that a pair of herniated disc are forcing Pellegrino out of the bout, while MMA Junkie is crediting a knee injury.

Edgar first broke news of the story on his Twitter page, announcing that he will be getting a new opponent for the card.

The fight was supposed to be the co-main event of The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale on Dec. 5 at The Pearl at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Edgar said a replacement opponent would be named shortly on his Twitter account.

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