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Iaquinta Nation T-Shirts and Tanks

Posted by MattPel on February 3, 2013
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Now that Al’s fight has been announced it’s the perfect time to pick up your Iaquinta Nation T- Shirts or Tank Tops. For just $25 you can do your part to represent #TeamIaquinta. The T- Shirts come in all sizes, and although it may not be tank top weather the tanks are great to wear in the gym. As far as picking up shirts you have several options. Orders can be placed on here and emailed to MattPellicane@gmail.com You can also pick up T-Shirts locally at East Coast MMA Fight Shop (220 Sunrise Hwy Rockville Centre, NY 11570) as well as McCann’s Pub and Grill (5590 Merrick Rd Massapequa, NY 11758). Don’t wait, pick up your new Iaquinta Nation shirt today! Thank you for the support.

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UFC 156 Predictions

Posted by MattPel on February 3, 2013
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Here’s Al’s fight predictions for tonight. Let’s hear yours!

Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar (Edgar)

Rashad Evans vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (Evans)

Alisair Overeem vs. Antonio Silva (Overeem)

Jon Fitch vs. Demian Maia (Fitch)

Joseph Benavidez vs. Ian McCall (Benavidez)

 

A First Look at Iaquinta vs. Proctor

Posted by MattPel on February 1, 2013
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Photo courtesy of CageWall.com

Photo courtesy of CageWall.com

Al Iaquinta is no stranger to fighting in New Jersey, just a few short hours from his home in Long Island New York. He’s fought as an amateur and professional in New Jersey over twenty times. In April, Iaquinta will head back to Jersey once again this time fighting on the UFC 159 Card. Iaquinta is scheduled to fight his former Team Faber teammate Joe Proctor. The fight was first announced here yesterday by Iaquinta himself. An announcement most of Al’s fans and Iaquinta Nation have been waiting to hear for some time. On April 27 a healthy Iaquinta will step back into the octagon, more motivated then ever. Continue Reading

MMA Junkie- Weidman waiting for his Shot

Posted by MattPel on January 29, 2013
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Following an impressive knock out win over Mark Munoz, Al’s Serra Longo teammate Chris Weidman has since been sidelined following surgery on a torn labrum. Weidman was injured while training for his fight against Tim Boetsch. Many people, as well as Weidman himself believe he should be the next in line for a shot at Anderson Silva’s middle weight title. Although Weidman may not be the biggest name in the middle weight division, there’s no denying that he’s the most deserving of a shot, especially with Micheal Bisping’s recently losing to Vitor Belfort. For some more information on this controversial middle weight discussion check out what MMA Junkie had to say. There’s lot’s of Long Island MMA fans that would love to see Weidman get his shot.

Ultimate Fighter 17 premiers tonight

Posted by MattPel on January 22, 2013
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The newest season of the Ultimate Fighter starts tonight at 8pm on FX. The show moves back to a midweek spot for the first time in two seasons since making the switch to the FX Network. 28 Middle weights will fight for a chance to get into the TUF House. They’ll be coached by UFC Light Heavy weight champion Jon Jones as well as Chael Sonnen. Sonnen has the reputation of being a very controversial and outspoken character, making him one of the most intriguing coaches on the hit reality show yet. Check out a full list of all 28 Fighters stepping into the octagon tonight as well as a video preview from MMA Junkie.

 

UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping Fight Picks

Posted by MattPel on January 19, 2013
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UFC is Live from Brazil tonight with a great card featuring a main event between UFC veteran Vitor Belfort and Michael Bisping. It’s likely the winner of the fight will get a shot at Anderson Silva’s middle weight title. Belfort has all ready lost to Silva once at UFC 126, getting knocked out in the first round. Bisping has been in the discussion for a middle weight title shot for awhile now, and he’s been very vocal in letting people know he’s the most deserving. Here’s Al’s fight picks for tonight. Let’s hear yours.

Vitor Belfort vs. Michael Bisping (Bisping)

Daniel Sarafian vs. CD Dolloway (Serafian)

Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell (Gonzaga)

Thiago Tavares vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov (Tavares)

 

 

Costa Philippou Newsday Interview

Posted by MattPel on December 19, 2012
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Check out Al’s Serra Longo teammate Costa Philippou in this video segment with Newsday.com Philippou steps in for injured teammate Chris Weidman to fight Tim Boetsch at UFC 155. Thank you to Mark La Monica for putting the interview together.

Newsday: “Iaquinta close to UFC Return”

Posted by MattPel on December 14, 2012
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Our friend Mark La Monica talked to Al and covered the story around Al’s UFC return. Once that fight is anounced make sure you check in here as well as Mark’s Newsday page for constant updates leading up to the fight. A big thank you to Mark for covering the story.

Al’s UFC on FOX Predictions

Posted by MattPel on December 8, 2012
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UFC is back on FOX tonight and has a bunch of great fights lined up, headlined by Nate Diaz taking on Benson Henderson for the lightweight title. All the action starts on FX at 5 o’clock where you can see Al’s Team Faber teammates Joe Proctor and Daron Cruickshank get back in the octagon. Good luck to both of those guys in their fights. Here’s Al’s fight predictions for tonight.

Benson Henderson vs. Nate Diaz (Diaz)

Mauricio Rua vs. Alexander Gustafsson (Gustafsson)

BJ Penn vs. Rory Macdonald (Macdonald)

Mike Swick vs. Matt Brown (Swick)

Yves Edwards vs. Jeremy Stevens (Stevens)

Raphael Assuncao vs. Mike Easton (Easton)

Ramsey Nijem vs. Joe Proctor (Proctor)

Daron Cruickshank vs. Henry Martinez (Cruickshank)

UFC’s TUF to air on Tuesday’s in January

Posted by MattPel on December 4, 2012
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Last season UFC’s hit reality show “TUF” made the switch from Spike TV to FX experimenting with a new LIVE format. It also made a first time switch airing on Friday nights. This season the show has remained on Friday’s but has gone back to it’s original format. Although a lot of people enjoyed watching the fights Live each week, it was a long time for the fighters to be cooped up in the house together. An even bigger issue was having a situation where a fighter could be in a position where he could have to fight three weeks in a row, something tough to ask of any competitor. Yesterday MMA Junkie came out with an article discussing UFC’s plans to move the show back to a slot on Tuesday nights. I think this is a smart move, and you’ll see the ratings increase dramatically airing  mid week instead of Friday night. Let’s hear what you think.