Make sure to check out Al on a brand new episode of The Ultimate Fighter LIVE tonight. The show will be an hour long and air on FX at 10pm. The beginning of the show will catch you up on what Al and the other fighters have been up to for the past week. Well also find out which fighters Urijah Faber and Dominick Cruz selected to their respected teams. Continue Reading
As most of you all ready know this season of TUF is LIVE for the first time. In the past when the show was pre recorded fighters were not allowed to have any contact with the outside world. This was crucial so the public wouldn’t have any idea what happened until the show aired on TV. Many people assumed that same rule would apply on this season as well. Continue Reading
It’s been a long road for Al Iaquinta to get where he is today. Spending countless amounts of hours training and learning. Learning how to take his game from wrestler, to kick boxer, to the well rounded fighter he is today. It wasn’t always easy, and it wasn’t always fun but it’s those grueling hours of training, and fights all over New Jersey, Delaware, and even Mexico that lead Iaquinta to where he is today. Continue Reading
Earlier today Dana White wrote on his twitter “Just landed in Vegas from TUF Brazil and something bad has already happened on TUF here so on my way to the training center.” A comment that would make anyone who had someone they knew on the show worried and concerned. The fighter sidelined due to an injury was Jeremy Larsen. Read the story from MMAJunkie.com here, and also learn how the show being LIVE as well as longer can actually help a fighter who may suffer an injury. Thank you to MMAJunkie for reporting the story.
They say that “sometimes taking a first step is the biggest and most important journey of them all.” As I discussed the other day, last Friday night Al took the most important step in this epic journey. Win your first fight and get in the house. A lot of people have asked what this now means for Iaquinta’s future. The future clearly depends on the next 12 weeks. Regardless of what happens Al’s work ethic as well as his determination is going to leave a lasting impression on his coaches, his team mates, and UFC President Dana White. Continue Reading
If you haven’t seen Al’s fight to get into the house yet, what are you waiting for? Check it out here courtesy of Fightnext.com Very special thank you to them for posting all the fights from Friday night!
Check out Al here in the Wantagh Seaford Patch!
Countless fans wanted to show their support for Al Iaquinta when he was on the premier episode of The Ultimate Fighter Live Friday night. The issue was finding a house, restaurant, or bar with the space to fit such a large amount of people. The other concern was making sure the location had enough TV’s that were loud enough for everyone to hear what was going on. That space wasn’t hard to find. McCanns Pub and Grill (5590 Merrick Rd, Massapequa NY, 11758) who sponsors Al in all of his fights, has been the number one spot to watch UFC for years. “Iaquinta Nation” packed McCanns with over 100 people and the staff didn’t disappoint. With great food, drinks, and a bar staff that worked their asses off, I don’t think there is anyone who could say they didn’t have a great time. Although #TeamIaquinta won’t be there every week because we won’t necessarily know when Al’s going to fight, McCanns is a great spot to watch the next UFC on PPV or have your next party. Call 516-798-1496 to plan your party today. Here’s a quick look into some of the excitement from Friday night.
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Several people have been asking me when they’ll be able to purchase their “Team Iaquinta” T- shirts. Within the next week or so I’ll be putting an order in but I wanted to open it up to you and hear some of your ideas first. As of right now we were thinking a very simple black T shirt with white letters that say “Team Iaquinta” on the front. This is where I’d love all of Iaquinta Nation’s input. Everyone’s suggestions will be seriously considered. Lets hear from you. What do you think the shirt should look like? Should there be a quote of some sort on the back? Should the shirt say “Ultimate Fighter” or “TUF” on it? Curious to hear everyone’s ideas and then well be able to represent “Team Iaquinta the right way.
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