UFC has two big nights of fights this weekend with two exciting main events between Clay Guida and Gray Maynard tonight, and Wanderlei Silva and Rich Franklin tomorrow night. Here’s Al’s fight predictions for the weekend, lets hear yours. Enjoy all the fights this weekend and remember to stop by McCann’s tonight to officially welcome Al back to town. Continue Reading
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Next Monday June 25th at 8PM Al Iaquinta will be giving a seminar at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Come down and learn first hand what a training session is like with the TUF Live finalist. A great opportunity for everyone weather you’re an experienced martial artist, or new to the game. If you have a chance come down Monday night for what should be an exciting couple of hours. Brooklyn MMA is located at 5012 Avenue N, Brooklyn NY, 11234. You can call 718-677- 5979 and sign up for the seminar today. Here’s a link to the event on Facebook. Keep an eye out for other seminars in the near future. More info to come on that soon.
I mentioned this the other day but just a quick reminder in the next week or so Al and I will be sitting down and doing an interview to talk about his experience on this season of TUF Live. After a long three month’s there’s lots of questions that still remain unanswered. If you have a question you’d like Al to answer send them my way(MattPellicane@gmail.com) He’s happy to answer any questions you may have about his time on this season of the hit reality show. We look forward to hearing from you.
-Matt Pellicane
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
Al Iaquinta is back in New York and ready to help you achieve all your fitness goals. Get in touch with Al today and get trained by the TUF Live finalist himself. Weather it’s mixed martial arts training, sport specific training, or just getting in shape for the summer, Al is able to taylor a weekly workout specifically for you. Continue Reading
Check out THIS article via MMA Junkie that discusses the Ultimate Fighter switching back to the old TV format. With a new season on the way the show, which despite it’s popularity failed to reach ratings as high as previous seasons on Spike TV. Dana White has hinted the show will switch back to it’s old format, but remain on Friday nights. This also means fighters would only have to film the show for six weeks, opposed to the grueling twelve weeks this season. Many people are conflicted if the LIVE format is the issue, or if it’s having the show on a Friday night. Personally I like the LIVE fights, I think Friday night is just a tough time slot to see good ratings. What do you think?
If your free this Friday Night take a ride down to The Tropicana in Atlantic City for this weekends Ring of Combat. Al’s Serra Longo teammates James Jenkins and Eddie “Truck” Gordon will be fighting in their respected weight divisions, both for a Ring of Combat tittle. Jenkins(5-0) will take on Guillermo Serment(3-3) for the feather weight title, while Gordon(4-0) will be fighting Carlos Brooks(4-1) for the light heavy weight tittle. Best of luck to both of those guys in their fights this weekend. Ring of Combat, where Al has fought several times is run by promoter Lou Neglia. If you’ve never been to a Ring of Combat event it’s worth taking a trip Atlantic City, there’s always some great fights. If you have some time this weekend come down and support The Serra Longo fight team.
Hey everyone. Keep your eyes open for a lot of great stuff coming up on Iaquinta Nation in the next few weeks. Lots of exciting and entertaining things are on the way, including a Welcome Back party for Al at McCann’s. Look forward to hearing a lot more from Al directly on the blog from now on as well. In the next two weeks were going to be ordering more T-Shirts as well as tank tops for the summer. If you’re interested in buying shirts or tank tops contact Al or myself and let us know. Al’s contact information can be found above, and you can feel free to contact me on Twitter , Facebook, or at Mpellica@nyit.edu Thank you all for wearing the shirts proudly and representing Iaquinta Nation and Team Serra Longo.
In about a week Al and I will be doing a sit down video interview. If you have any questions you’d like Al to answer in that interview send them my way and he’ll be happy to answer them. We look forward to hearing some of your questions.
-Matt Pellicane
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.
The great job by Al Iaquinta on this season of TUF can’t be talked about enough this week. It’s been awesome watching him every Friday this season . UFC photographers have been great in capturing all the action as it unfolded. Here’s a look at some pictures of Al’s hard work, determination, and some great moments from the past three months. All photos are property of the UFC.
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