McCanns Pub and Grill

All posts tagged McCanns Pub and Grill

A First Look at Iaquinta vs. Proctor

Posted by MattPel on February 1, 2013
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment
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

Al’s Predictions for UFC 148

Posted by MattPel on July 7, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , . 1 Comment

Tonight LIVE on PPV will be UFC 148, a card that many are calling the event of the year, and others are calling the biggest UFC in history. In the main event Anderson Silva will take on Chael Sonnen for the middle weight title. It’s no surprise that these two guys despise each other. Sonnen is the only guy to ever step into the octagon and beat up Anderson Silva. The last time the two fought Sonnen controlled the fight for four and a half rounds and then got caught in a submission late in the fifth round. The fight, if it lives up to all the hype(and I think it will) has the makings of being one of the greatest rematches ever. Both guys, especially Sonnen have done a lot of talking, but now it’s time to stop all the games and for these guys to settle this once and for all. The fight’s going to be a great one. The card will also have the third fight, and “rubber match” between Forest Griffin and Tito Ortiz. The fight will be the final one of Tito’s career. Also Al’s Serra Longo teammate Constantinos Philippou will take on Riki Fukuda LIVE on FX. Make sure you watch and show him some support. Here’s all of Al’s fight predictions for the night. Continue Reading

Welcome Al back at McCann’s!

Posted by MattPel on June 18, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Just wanted to remind all you people out there who don’t do the whole Facebook thing that well be having a welcome back party for Al at McCann’s (5590 Merrick Rd, Massapequa NY, 11758) this Friday night June 22nd. Well be doing the same open bar we normally do on fight nights for Al. $40 all you can drink(top shelf, no shots) and an extra $5 for the bartenders and waitresses. The open bar will go from 9-12. As always they’ll be some appetizers put out during the open bar. Well also be showing the Maynard Guida fight as well. For some more information check out the Facebook event HERE.

Come down and welcome Al back to New York after an outstanding job on this season of TUF. Let’s show Al first hand all the overwhelming support we’ve all had for him throughout this season, and congratulate him in person on an incredible job this year. As always even if you aren’t doing the open bar come down and show Al some support. We look forward to seeing everyone there Friday Night. If you have any questions feel free to send Al or I a message.

-Matt Pellicane

 

Ring Fever comes to McCann’s

Posted by MattPel on June 8, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Last Friday night our friends over at Ring Fever came down to McCanns. They got a great look into the overwhelming support Iaquinta Nation has shown for Al throughout this season. Watch the video Ring Fever put together from that night HERE. See some great footage from the bar that night, and hear from some of Al’s friends and family who couldn’t be prouder of him and all his hard work. Again thank you for all the support. Enjoy the video and keep your eyes open for a welcome back party for Al at McCanns in the next week or two.

Watch the TUF Finale Iaquinta vs. Chiesa at McCann’s

Posted by MattPel on May 31, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

I wanted to remind everyone to come down to McCann’s Friday Night to watch Iaquinta vs. Chiesa in the TUF Finale. As always McCann’s will offer an open bar(9:00-12:00 Top shelf, no shots, and some appetizers as well.) Check out some more details on Facebook HERE. McCann’s has been the number one spot to watch all of Al’s fights throughout this season. We want all of Iaquinta Nation to come down to McCann’s once again and represent #TeamIaquinta during the Finale. Well also have a small film crew from Ring Fever coming down to check out all the excitement and even hear from all of you. Let’s get as many people to McCann’s as possible to show them how dedicated and supportive all of Iaquinta Nation is. We hope to see you all there, and remember even if you aren’t doing the open bar please come down, enjoy the fight, and show some support.

-Matt Pellicane

 

Fight Night – Iaquinta vs. Pichel

Posted by MattPel on May 25, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

With just a quick one week turn around, once again it’s fight night. Make sure you tune in tonight when Al Iaquinta fights Vinc Pichel in the Semi Finals, LIVE on FX at 10PM. Check out a short video preview from Ultimate Fighter Lives YouTube account HERE. Don’t forget big viewing party and open bar for the fight at McCanns Pub and Grill tonight(5590 Merrick Rd, Massapequa NY, 11758)

Every week each fight gets more important and a little bit tougher. After a dominating performance over Andy Ogle last week, Iaquinta will take on the tough Vinc Pichel in what Iaquinta has once again called the biggest fight of his life. The two will do something that neither fighter has ever done before. Fight in back to back weeks with a spot in the Finale on the line. I discussed earlier in the week that Iaquinta may have a bit of an advantage here. He didn’t get to banged up during his quarter final fight and was able to knock out Ogle in the first round. Pichel went through a tough back and fourth battle with Saunders last week that likely took a toll on his body physically. This could have effected his training as well during the week.

Photo by UFC

Regardless of what happened last week, its time to get back in the cage in a crucial Semi Final fight that will send one fighter to the Finals. Pichel seems like he’s looking ahead. More then once he’s commented saying “when I beat Al” or “once I beat Al and I’m in the finals.” I’m sorry but with all due respect, that’s bull shit. Al is way to tough of an opponent to just be looking past him like that. Al has once again done the opposite. All he’s talked about is his Semi Final fight this week, the “biggest” fight of his life. Al has worked way to hard and come way to far. He’s comeback from a hand injury that most people said he couldn’t. He beat a guy to get into the house that many said he wasn’t on the same level as. He outworked Myles Jury in three rounds when most said Jury would “pick him a part”. Every time someone has doubted him he’s come through and proven them wrong. Tonight he’ll do that again. He’s one step closer to achieving his dream, as well as a UFC contract and he won’t accept failure. Last week he sent a message and now people are really starting to pay attention. Al Iaquinta is fighting with a purpose, and he won’t stop until he’s the last one standing. Get excited Iaquinta Nation it’s Fight Night. Lets go to War.

-Matt Pellicane

Come watch Iaquinta vs. Pichel at McCann’s

Posted by MattPel on May 22, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

I just wanted to remind everyone, and get some information for all my none Facebook people about McCann’s Friday Night. Come down and watch Al Iaquinta’s Semi Final fight against Vinc Pichel. Same time, same channel as last week. Were going to do an open bar at McCann’s (5590 Merrick Rd, Massapequa NY, 11758). Same deal as always, open bar from 9-12, 40$ all you can drink(top shelf, no shots) and well have some appetizers put out as well. Here’s a link the the FACEBOOK event with some additional details. If you haven’t come down yet it’s an awesome time and the atmosphere is really incredible. The fight will be on every TV with surround sound, so you won’t miss one minute of the action. Come down and support #TeamIaquinta. Even if you aren’t doing the open bar please come down for a drink or two and enjoy the fight. I look forward to seeing everyone again on Friday Night. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message. Remember McCann’s is always the number one spot to watch every UFC on PPV, FUEL, or FX.

UPDATE- Check out Newsday’s Mark La Monica giving McCann’s a shout out for Friday night HERE!

-Matt Pellicane

A look into McCann’s, Iaquinta vs. Ogle

Posted by MattPel on May 22, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Once again I want to thank everyone for coming down to McCann’s this past Friday for Iaquinta vs. Ogle. As always it was a great turn out and everyone had an awesome time. I don’t mean to sound like a broken record but I really appreciate all the support for Al and I know his family does as well. Al saw a video of the crowd reaction after the Myles Jury fight, and spoke afterwards about how much everyone coming down to McCann’s, and the overwhelming support mean’s to him. If you missed it here’s a quick look into all the excitement inside McCann’s from Friday night.(Make sure to “like” McCann’s FACEBOOK page to see more pictures from Friday.) Check here later today for details on another viewing party and open bar at McCann’s this Friday March 25th.

Also check out some video HERE from Newsday’s Mark La Monica. Mark has two post fight interview’s with Eric Hyer and Ray Longo, as well as video of the crowd’s reaction at the end of Iaquinta’s fight at McCann’s.

Iaquinta to the Semi-Finals

Posted by MattPel on May 19, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Al Iaquinta made a statement last night. He showed people that he’s the guy who is not to be messed with in this tournament. With a big knock out win over Andy Ogle in the first round Iaquinta moves to the semi-finals where he’ll fight Vinc Pichel next week. Check back here later today for a full fight recap and much more. A big thank you to everyone who came to McCanns last night to watch the fight. As always it was a great time, and I appreciate everyone coming down.

Fight Night – Iaquinta vs. Ogle

Posted by MattPel on May 18, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

It’s been about a month and a half since his last fight with Myles Jury, but it’s finally time for Al Iaquinta to get back in the cage. He’ll do that tonight when he fights his friend and teammate Andy Ogle in a crucial quarter final fight. Make sure to watch the fight LIVE on FX at 10 PM.(Don’t forget big viewing party and open bar at McCann’s Pub and Grill, Massapequa NY.) The two have talked throughout the week about the challenges of fighting someone who they’ve worked with and become close with over the past few months. “Living in the same room as Andy can be awkward” Iaquinta said, “I’ve been laying in bed all night thinking about ways to beat him up, I’m sure he’s probably doing the same.” Al also went on to touch on the personality of Ogle. “He’s really good at conveying his emotions to people, which is something I’m not really good at. I envy him because of that aspect, I kind of want to beat him up because of it also.” Continue Reading