888Academy Score · Elite
15Fighters
19Total Wins
11
Medals1,310Avg Rating
Jits.gg Review
Kurt Pellegrino MMA is a results-driven youth program with 15 competitors across 5 tournaments.
They win gold 21% of the time, retain 20% of first-time competitors.
A technically advanced program in Belmar — the competition results speak for themselves.
01Competitive Intelligence
Tournament Performance
Gold Medal
Rate
Win rate across 5 tracked tournaments, benchmarked against small-size academies.
21%GOLD MEDAL RATE▲ 10 vs similar academies
0GOLD MEDALS
Among 7948 small academies, above average gold rate.
21%
-22% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 44%
Kurt Pellegrino MMA 21%
Global Avg 40%
Small Avg 11%
0%
100%
Gold medal rate measures how often fighters finish first in their divisions. A 21% rate means roughly 1 in 5 tournament entries end in gold.
Submission
Culture
Finish rate, scoring patterns, and how Kurt Pellegrino MMA closes out victories.
36%FINISH RATE▼ 12 vs similar academies
9TOTAL SUBMISSIONS
Similar-size avg: 48%
Submission
9 · 36%
regional · 56%
Points
14 · 56%
regional · 44%
Decision
2 · 8%
Most wins here come by points or decision (64%), with 36% ending by submission.That's not uncommon — at youth levels, coaches often prioritize positional control and scoring over submissions. It's a deliberate coaching choice, not a weakness.Based on 25 tracked wins. The national median finish rate is 49%.
Tournament
Outcomes
Placement distribution across all tracked competitions.
18TOTAL PLACEMENTS
17%GOLD CONVERSION
Similar-size avg: 11% gold
THIS ACADEMY — 18 placements
Gold 17% (3)
Silver 44% (8)
Bronze 17% (3)
4th 22% (4)
NJ Avg
Gold 42%
Silver 40%
Bronze 19%
Kurt Pellegrino MMA has 18 tracked tournament placements — 3 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze.Tournament outcomes show how often fighters place in their divisions. A 78% medal rate means fighters are competitive in most brackets they enter.Consistency across multiple tournaments is what separates programs with real systems from those with occasional wins.
Academy Roster
Roster
Depth
Fighter tier distribution across the competitive roster.
15RANKED FIGHTERS
0ELITE+ TIER
0% of roster is Elite or higher
THIS ACADEMY15
60%
20%
20%
NJ Avg Academy13
54%
15%
15%
15%
60% Novice(9)
20% Prospect(3)
20% Advanced(3)
15 fighters at Kurt Pellegrino MMA are ranked against the national field at their belt level.Tier distribution shows where fighters fall relative to all competitors nationwide. Elite and Prodigy tiers represent the top performers, while Prospects and Veterans show developing talent with upward trajectory.Building depth across tiers is how programs develop long-term competitive pipelines.
Belt
Breakdown
Performance metrics segmented by belt level.
15ACTIVE FIGHTERS
3BELT LEVELS
Strongest: Grey (7 fighters)
0%25%50%75%100%
White7
▼11▼20
Grey7
▲22▼2
Blue+1
▼11▼48
Gold Rate
Sub Rate
Small Avg
Performance metrics broken down by belt level reveal where this academy's training is most effective. Look for consistent gold rates and submission rates across belts — it signals a program that develops fighters at every stage.
Academy Operations
Competition
Activity
Match frequency and competition cadence over 4 months.
57TRACKED MATCHES
171EST. MATCHES/YEAR
Similar-size avg: ~240/year
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Kurt Pellegrino MMA competes year-round. 57 tracked matches across 4 months, with peaks aligned to major tournament cycles.Activity never drops to zero for more than a few weeks — this isn't a seasonal program.Consistent competition exposure is how young fighters develop.
Fighter
Retention
What percentage of athletes return after their first competition.
20%RETURN RATE▼ 14 vs similar academies
3RETURNING FIGHTERS
Similar-size avg: 34%
20%
-22% below NJ Avg
NJ Avg 42%
Kurt Pellegrino MMA 20%
Global Avg 52%
Small Avg 34%
0%
100%
Retention measures whether fighters come back after their first tournament. At Kurt Pellegrino MMA, 20% return to compete again.Building retention comes from positive tournament experiences — when kids feel prepared rather than thrown to the wolves.This metric signals whether families see enough value to continue investing in competitive training.
Development
Pipeline
Cross-belt consistency and ranking performance.
2%CONSISTENCY▲ 1 vs similar academies
#2044NATIONAL RANK
Similar-size avg: 0%
#1
NJ
of academies
#2044
National
power rank
887.9
Power Score
NJ avg: 56.6 · Global: 40.5
Performance is strongest at specific belt levels at Kurt Pellegrino MMA. That's not uncommon — many programs have pockets of excellence at certain belts.Multi-belt consistency tracks whether quality is spread evenly or concentrated. A higher score means the program works at every level.Specialization isn't necessarily bad, but families should know which belt levels the program excels at.
How we know
12Competition entries
56Tracked matches
5Tournaments
3Organizations
2025–2026Data window
02Top Fighters
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Dalessio | Grey | 4-0 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 2 | Jessie Garcia | Yellow | 4-2 | 11 | NJ | – | ||||
| 3 | Jimmie Pellegrino | Grey | 2-2 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 4 | Jack Guise | Grey | 1-1 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 5 | Derek Vetterl | White | 1-3 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 6 | Brian Messenlehner | Grey | 1-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 7 | Cam Messenlehner | Grey | 1-3 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 8 | George Francisco | White | 2-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – |
05Roster & Results
| # | Fighter | Belt | M/F | St | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph Dalessio | Grey | 4-0 | 2 | NJ | – | ||||
| 2 | Jessie Garcia | Yellow | 4-2 | 11 | NJ | – | ||||
| 3 | Jimmie Pellegrino | Grey | 2-2 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 4 | Jack Guise | Grey | 1-1 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 5 | Derek Vetterl | White | 1-3 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 6 | Brian Messenlehner | Grey | 1-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 7 | Cam Messenlehner | Grey | 1-3 | 1 | NJ | – | ||||
| 8 | George Francisco | White | 2-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 9 | Aislinn Skinner | White | 1-3 | – | 2 | NJ | – | |||
| 10 | Andrew Gosline | White | 1-2 | – | NJ | – | ||||
| 11 | Parker Pullano | White | 1-3 | – | 1 | NJ | – | |||
| 12 | Aksel Messenlehner | Grey | 0-4 | – | – | NJ | – | |||
| 13 | Katie Browning | Grey | 0-4 | – | – | 1 | NJ | – | ||
| 14 | Gavin Nix | White | 0-2 | – | – | NJ | – | |||
| 15 | Tyler Vetterl | White | 0-2 | – | – | NJ | – |
08FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Kurt Pellegrino MMA in Belmar, NJ has 15 tracked competitors on Jits.gg.
Kurt Pellegrino MMA is ranked #2044 nationally on Jits.gg with a power score of 887.9.
Kurt Pellegrino MMA competitors have earned 3 gold, 8 silver, 3 bronze medals in tracked tournaments.
Kurt Pellegrino MMA is located in Belmar, NJ. View their full roster, rankings, and tournament results on Jits.gg.
Kurt Pellegrino MMA is ranked #2044 nationally among NJ academies with 15 competitors. View detailed academy analytics on Jits.gg.
Kurt Pellegrino MMA has 15 competitors who have earned 14 medals across tracked tournaments. View their full competition history, fighter development stats, and academy rankings on Jits.gg.
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