Mixed Martial Arts

All posts tagged Mixed Martial Arts

Will TUF Live Change Schedule?

Posted by MattPel on June 5, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Check out THIS interesting article about the scheduling of this year’s season of the Ultimate Fighter. For the first time in the show’s history each fight was live each week. Not only did this keep the fighters away for an extended period of time(fighters used to be required to be away for only 6 weeks) but made for an aggressive fight schedule down the stretch. Iaquinta for example had to fight three weeks in a row, a tough task to ask of any fighter. It will be interesting to see what changes Dana White will make to the format of the show come next season. Thank you to our friends over at Ring Fever for sending this article my way.

Iaquinta’s run ends, A bright future ahead

Posted by MattPel on June 4, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Photo by UFC

In life we all set goals for ourselves. We set them high, work hard, and do everything in our power to be successful. Sometimes that success comes with great sacrifice. It may mean a dramatic change in your life. It could mean taking time away from friends, family, and loved ones to work on accomplishing those goals. Unfortunately sometimes life can be tough and you can get thrown a curveball. Sometimes as hard as you work things just don’t always go according to plan. It’s frustrating, it’s unfair, and sometimes it’s heart breaking. What we all have to remember is achieving a goal isn’t always easy. We all get knocked down sometimes. The most important thing is getting back up, and continuing to embark on that journey, following your heart, and continuing to strive to accomplish all those goals. Yes, Friday night Al Iaquinta got knocked down, but believe me when I tell you he’ll be right back up, working even harder. Al Iaquinta isn’t going anywhere, he’s going to be in this business for a long time. Continue Reading

Fight Night- Iaquinta vs. Chiesa

Posted by MattPel on May 31, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , . 1 Comment

It’s (almost) fight Night with Al Iaquinta taking on Mike Chiesa in the TUF Finale. I know this post is a day early but I’m heading to Vegas today and wasn’t sure how much I’d be able to do from my iPhone. I’m excited to go to Vegas with about 15-20 of my friends to see Al in the TUF Finale. I’ll give as many updates as I can on here or on my TWITTER account. Look for full coverage and fight recap once I’m back home Monday. Continue Reading

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

 

TUF Finale – Iaquinta vs. Chiesa Preview

Posted by MattPel on May 30, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , . 1 Comment

It’s been three long months but this Friday Night will conclude this season of the Ultimate Fighter TUF Live. It will be Al Iaquinta against his former Team Faber teammate Mike Chiesa in what has the makings of a great final fight to cap off the show. Both fighters have worked hard and overcome different types of adversity to get to this point. It’s been great for all of Iaquinta Nation to come along for the ride, supporting Al every step of the way. We’ve all felt like we’ve been right in there with him every single fight.
Continue Reading

Iaquinta Nation’s 100th Post

Posted by MattPel on May 30, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

This is the 100th post on Iaquinta Nation. I know I’ve done this a lot this week but once again I want to thank everyone not only for their support for Al, but reading and supporting this blog every day. I also want to thank Al for giving me the opportunity to do this. It’s been my pleasure to work on his blog and cover everything that’s been going on with him throughout this season of TUF. It’s been a great way to keep everyone in the loop about everything that’s been going on over the past three months. It’s allowed me, as well as the rest of you to come along for the ride and be there every step of the way with Al throughout this journey. I’ve always enjoyed writing and this has been a great way for me to get back to doing that. It never felt like I was doing work. I was fortunate enough to be writing something about a sport I really enjoy as well as one of my best friends. Congratulations to Al on his success this season, and being one step closer to his goal of winning a UFC contract. As far as this blog, please continue reading because the best is yet to come.

-Matt Pellicane

 

Matt Serra talks about Al

Posted by MattPel on May 30, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Check out this ARTICLE featuring former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra. Matt has been Al’s trainer along side Ray Longo and Eric Hyer for the past four years. All three trainers as well as everyone from the Serra Longo fight team has been a huge part of helping Al get to where he is at this point. Serra talks about Al and the success he’s had this season, as well as his thoughts on Al’s future in the UFC. If you have a few extra minutes watch the video with the article as well. Serra is always an entertaining guy to listen to during an interview.

Check out Al in this Weeks “Anik Attack”

Posted by MattPel on May 30, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Photo by UFC

 

Check out the final edition of “Anik Attack” featuring UFC’s Jon Anik. Watch the video HERE where Anik discusses both Chiesa and Iaquinta’s Semi Final Fights, and looks ahead to their match up against each other. As always some interesting insights from Jon about both Iaquinta and Chiesa. Enjoy!

Check out the final Edition of “TUF Talk”

Posted by MattPel on May 29, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation, Ultimate Fighter Live. Tagged: , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Photo by UFC

Check out Al in the final edition of Newsday’s “TUF Talk” right HERE. Al talks about his upcoming fight with Mike Chiesa, Matt Serra and Ray Longo, as well as his plans once he returns back home. As always a big thank you to Mark La Monica for setting this up each week. All of Iaquinta Nation really appreciates it.

Exclusive Al Iaquinta Interview

Posted by MattPel on May 29, 2012
Posted in: Iaquinta Nation. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . Leave a comment

Photo by UFC

This weeks interview is with the man himself Al Iaquinta. I want to thank him for sitting and talking to me for a few minutes earlier today. I know he has a lot going on so I’m glad we could have a few minutes to talk. It was great actually being able to talk to the person who this blog is about. This Friday night Al will take on Mike Chiesa with a UFC contract on the line. Once Al is back in New York and settled well have a sit down, video interview to talk about this entire experience. For now here’s a look into Al’s week, his journey back into the real world, and a look into his fight this Friday. Continue Reading